We often look to others for validation, to hear we are good enough. But the validation that matters most lives right inside each of us. Can you be your own weird, wonderful self today?

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

I GIVE MYSELF PERMISSION to do what I love, to stop seeking a stamp of approval.

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!

If you’d like a daily email reminder to do one minute of mindfulness, email us with the subject “Mindfulness reminder.” —Pat Ingelse, AVP and PMP