Wise Effort is its own reward
If we focus only on the end goal, we miss out on so much. This dharma post is a reminder that it’s possible to enjoy the process, even the parts we didn’t think we liked.
Category: wise effort
Unveiling :: The discussion
Why we resist being prepared for the inevitability of death, and advise on assuring our passing causes only grief and loving memories, not frustration and turmoil.
Wise Effort looks a little different now
The Buddhist teaching of Wise Effort is even more important during a pandemic.
Are your goals getting in your way?
A strong message in our culture encourages us to work hard and keep our eye on the prize, whether that
Are you overdoing or underdoing?
I’ve always found the Buddha’s many lists of wisdom teachings difficult to remember. You too? All of them are valuable,
Whoa! 50,000 Stitches?
One sentence in an article captured Stephanie’s attention and took her on a journey you may want to try.
Feeling stuck?
For years we’ve had two patio tables that serve no purpose in our garden. I would occasionally think I needed
Joy in the doing
In our culture, we may grow up believing that working hard with our eyes on the prize is praise-worthy effort.
Inquiry Series: Pause in place and set a kinder pace
Over the past weeks we have been looking at three valuable questions — What is my intention here? What am
Do You Get an ‘A’ for Effort?
As we look at the aspects of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path, at first glance Wise Effort seems the easiest
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