wise effort creates energy. We often think that we need energy to make effort. But the opposite can be just as true. Think of the times when you feel tired and sluggish and then go out for some exercise. Usually, you come back feeling alert and energized: effort creates energy. On the other hand, if it feels like there’s too much striving and over-efforting, it might be helpful to relax the posture a bit, allowing the energy to arise from within. As the mindfulness and concentration grow stronger, the back and body straighten by themselves. There’s a growing energy flow from inside the body
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