Every one of us has wisdom hidden within, ready to guide us when we need it. But to feel that subtle internal influence, we must become quiet within, so that strong emotions settle down. We don’t need complete calm — only enough to allow that inner wisdom to find an opening.

Try this meditation for one minute today, or longer if you wish:

TAKE A DEEP BREATH and see if you can notice your inner guide. Don’t try hard. Just let it show up.

How did this meditation go for you? Share your experience with your fellow North Shore Bank employees at shorelines@northshorebank.com and you’ll be entered to win a copy of Mindfulness in Plain English, by Bhante Gunaratana.

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