The ability to lengthen the time between stimulus and response changes the response (if any) from a re-action, as in a reply-action, to an action. Where one can be said to be of direct consequence immediately, the other can be signalled as its own event. The inception of new consequence rather than the outcome as consequence. Action is ideal, re-action is how many have fallen swiftly. It is the treasure of choice, to sit idle as the world rages around, working so determinately to upset and provoke you. The key is to be the eye of the storm, to take action when you discern it necessary.

Meditate.