As kids, we often focus on fitting in, containing our weirdness so we don’t stand out and get made fun of. Unfortunately, that habit often follows us into adulthood, and life loses a bit of its luster. What hobby or interest have you put on hold because you thought it wasn’t cool enough?

Try this meditation for one minute every day, or longer if you want to:

I ALLOW MYSELF to love what I love. I give myself permission to do what makes me joyful, even if others do not understand.

This meditation was adapted from A Mindful Day: 365 Ways to Live Life With Peace, Clarity, and an Open Heart, by David Dillard-Wright. How did it go for you? Share your thoughts and feelings in Shorelines and you’ll be entered to win a copy of the book! —Pat Ingelse, AVP and PMP

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