Effort's Paradox
Right effort is mindful and leads to no effort
when both conscious and subconscious minds are peaceful.
Right effort, like love or meditation, may happen
yet I cannot by will make myself love or meditate, or right.
I hope not to hope, and try not to try.
I cannot but try.
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Basic Buddhist guidelines are listed in my Buddhism in a Nutshell
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