Most of us want to know where we’re headed, whether we’re making progress. But sometimes, the universe has other plans. We have to be OK with not knowing, and becoming more flexible and resilient. Sometimes the disappointing but truest message is: Wait and see.

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

I ACCEPT what is. I give up control, and give in to something greater, open to a new possibility.

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