Daily Reflection Sit

Yes, energy is required, but with less striving and with more welcoming.

Is what you are doing worth the energy you are spending on it? Energy Is a valuable resource, a limited resource that needs to be replenished regularly. This is what the parami of energy is all about, committing to our own wellbeing and using our energy to move in this direction.

In practice we aim for a balance of energy, not too tight, not too loose. What is needed to create, maintain or restore an energetic balance and harmony– to soften, settle and release pent up, unnecessary energy and gather, kindle, brighten, clarify scattered or dull energy? Play. Explore.

Restraining from unskillful ways takes lots of persistence and patience. We learn from our mistakes over and over until we can feel the sweetness of restraint. Whispering ‘not now’ to ourselves can help.

Right effort asks us if this effort supports our well being and does it support the wellbeing of others. Is it leading us in the direction of less stress and more ease?

Recognizing the preciousness of our life energy, noticing habitual ways we use it, stewarding it with intention that is wise, realistic and kind

Boredom has its own energy that can be restless and/or lethargic and push us to get lost in distractions or shut down to our own experience. We can make friends with our boredom and embrace it more skillfully to remain interested in our present moment experience.

What is it like when we are exerting energy in a direction that isn’t beneficial for us? What is behind it? How do we reroute ourselves?