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Saturday
Nov152008

Simple, But Not Easy

We do not need to wait for the big challenges in life to to work on developing our virtue. We can work at increasing virtue in small, everyday ways. We can practice moderation in eating just what we need to be healthy and in sleeping just enough to be rested. We can work on our patience while waiting in line at the post office and on our impartiality when two children are each telling us their version of how the glass was broken.

Gradually, we will become more adept at our practice and as we encounter life's more difficult challenges, we will be better skilled at reacting wisely and calmly.

I realize this sounds very simple and obvious, but unfortunately, even small acts of virtue require much effort on our part to accomplish them perfectly. So while this may sound simplistic and repetitive, the question we need to ask ourselves is "Am I doing this one-hundred percent of my time with one-hundred percent of my effort?"

If not, we still have room for improvement.

 

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Reader Comments (2)

:) You are as beautiful as the Goddess of Mercy. :)

May you wishes and prayers be heard around this world,


Thank you.

Love u a millions and a 5oo ooo prayers for you through the stormy weather and all nights.

:)
November 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterWho am i
November 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterIsle Dance

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