| Effort...
I don't know who wrote this but it does make sense. C.S. Lewis
once pointed out that it takes active effort to become a
better person to make one understand one's vices best.
Sliding down into "sin" doesn't teach us
anything --- except how easy it is. Becoming more caring,
self-disciplined, patient, and joyous is an arduous
process! Stephen Covey also points out that to be able to
truly care about others, one must know oneself and be
strong, self-disciplined, and centered --- and anyone who
has really tried self-discipline and centering knows how
hard it is. This is not a path for the weak; it is a path
that demands learning, effort, sweat, discipline, and
trying over and over again. What reward is there? Sharing
in others' joy and relief, knowing that one has reduced
suffering or somehow improved the spiritual world;
knowing that one has helped. Learning, becoming stronger,
and moving closer to the bright, caring source of
spiritual light. Oh yes, and the important one: it's fun. |
| A Thought... "If
you cannot find the truth right where you are, where do
you expect to find it?" |
