Everything must come to an end, and yet endings often surprise us: a friend moves out of town, a favorite restaurant closes, someone ate the last piece of that perfectly yummy chocolate cake (not bitter about that at all…). The upside is that when we are in a less ideal situation, it too must end.

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

I ACCEPT that which remains with me and that which passes away. I give thanks for that which remains with me and that which passes away. I love that which remains with me and that which passes away.

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!

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