Thursday: Right Striving

Thursday - Right Striving
@kaka135 (14994)
Malaysia
March 18, 2016 1:29am CST
Though it's a bit late, I'd still like to share Thursday's exercise. It's Right Striving or it's also called Right Effort. "In human striving, take care not to do anything beyond your power. At the same time, however, do not leave anything undone that is within your ability. Look beyond the moment, the ordinary and pose goals (ideals) for yourself that are connected with the highest of human responsibilities. In relation to these exercises, for example, try to develop yourself so that later - if not immediately - you may be better able to help and advise others. All this may be summed in this way: Let all the preceding exercises become a habit." I think it's good to practice all these exercises and make them a habit of ourselves. I have always read that we are not looking for perfection, especially for parents, but we are always striving to be a better parent, and a better person as well. Image was copied from Well Wisher Group
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@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
its fulfilling to be able to accomplish something and have a productive day.
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@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
24 Mar 16
@kaka135 as long as its all for the best..
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
30 Mar 16
@MGjhaud Yes, I totally agree with you!
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
24 Mar 16
Yes, it's such a good feeling when we are striving, no matter we really achieve it or not.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
I always would do my duties first before relaxing . At least , after those duties , i can relax as long as i can already .
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
24 Mar 16
That's good. I can always tell you are a responsible person.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
28 Mar 16
@kaka135 Thank you for saying that .
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
I will do my best to practice all these exercises for sure.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
24 Mar 16
I still always forgot to practice them, especially when I am busy at work. I am glad I posted them here, so it helps to remind myself. I'll have to print them out, and stick to my wall.
• United States
18 Mar 16
We must constantly revise our path Lee. It seems that things will change whether we like it or not. So in all things we must be flexible and keep a close watch.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
24 Mar 16
Yes, I agree with you. I always learned this from the Buddhist teaching - "the only constant is change". That means change is inevitable, hence it's always good to us to understand that, and when changes come, we learn to accept or adapt to it. I have recently read this as well - "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." We can't avoid the change, but we can learn how to deal with it.