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Imagine a moment, just like a peaceful pause of Pagume in Ethiopia, where you give yourself and your work a chance to breathe, to step outside the usual flow. It’s not about reviews or cold numbers; it’s about creating a space to truly see where you’ve been and dream about where you want to go.
In the heart of Ethiopia, there’s a special time called Pagume. It’s a little pocket of extra days, a moment to catch your breath before the new year arrives. It’s a reminder that life isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about those in-between moments where magic happens.What if we brought that magic into our own lives, into our work? What if we gave ourselves an annual ‘Pagume Pause’ – a time to step back, to truly look around, and to ask ourselves:
‘What’s next?’
Think of it: not as a rigid plan, but as a gentle invitation. Maybe it’s a few days, maybe it’s a whole month. It’s your time to Remember that spark of excitement when you first started.
We get so busy, we forget to listen to what truly matters. This is your moment to pause, and ask yourself, ‘Am I still on the right path?’ Just like Pagume adjusts to the seasons, life is always shifting. Instead of fighting it, let’s learn to dance with it. Let’s embrace the unexpected and find beauty in the new. We all have a fire within us, a passion that drives us. Sometimes, it gets buried under the weight of everyday life. This is your chance to rekindle that flame, to remember why you started in the first place.
In Ethiopia, Pagume is a bridge to new beginnings. Let’s make our ‘Pagume Pause’ a bridge to a more joyful, more fulfilling way of living and working. This pause is a sacred gift, inviting us to savor moments, connect with the community, find strength in resilience, and look forward with hope. Like Pagume, it’s a bridge to new beginnings, urging us to slow down and appreciate the present, while fostering a spirit of collaboration and shared wisdom.
By embracing this gap, we cultivate resilience, adapt to change with grace, and set intentions for a brighter future, fueled by optimism and the promise of new possibilities. The Pagume Pause is a journey inward and outward, a moment to truly live, connect, and thrive.
By creating our own ‘Pagume Pause,’ we’re not just building businesses; we’re building lives filled with meaning, purpose, and joy. We remember that time is a gift, and that every moment is an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to truly live.
Notes:
- The Ethiopian calendar comprises 12 months, each containing 30 days.
- Additionally, there is a 13th month, known as Pagume, which has either 5 daysin a common year or 6 days during a leap year.
