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Easeful Effort

Mar 27, 2023

Days 41-50 of the 100 Days are all about the perfection of energy — diligence, perseverance, enthusiasm, sustained effort.

Energy or effort has a beautiful definition in a Buddhist context — it is mind that is delighting in goodness (virtue, wholesomeness).

Goodness, virtue, wholesomeness refer to states of mind: wisdom, compassion, and all the other paramis (perfections) — determination, lovingkindness, truthfulness, composure, generosity, renunciation, patience and equanimity.

So when we are delighting in generosity (our own or others) — this is effort that leads to liberation.

When we are delighting in patience (our own or others) — this is effort that leads to liberation.

See how beautiful and simple this is?

Understood this way, effort is easeful and simple.

One moment at a time, we take delight in bringing our natural goodness to light.

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