To live authentically, we need to hang on to the present moment; some of our mental busyness needs to go. Devote a few minutes at the start of the day to tranquility.

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

LET GO OF YOUR THOUGHTS. Pay attention to your breath. Just notice it — don’t think about it.

How did this meditation go for you? Share your experience at shorelines@northshorebank.com and you’ll be entered to win a copy of A Mindful Day: 365 Ways to Live Life With Peace, Clarity, and an Open Heart, by David Dillard-Wright.

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