Wanting to get things done without regard to how we do them will squelch any chance at a mindfulness practice. When we’re too focused on the quantity of what we do, the quality of the experience is neglected.

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

I WILL TRY to do what I normally do at two-thirds my normal pace. I will drive a bit more slowly, walk a bit more slowly, talk a bit more slowly.

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