We often feel like our true selves don’t get a chance to shine through, because we spend so much energy simply trying to pay the bills. It’s up to us to set aside a few minutes each day to work on a small step toward a personal goal. Don’t apologize for taking that time! You deserve time for YOU.

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

I RECOGNIZE that the feeling of guilt sometimes arises without basis. I refuse to be controlled by it, and I continue with my life’s mission.

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