Effort
Topic: Effort All reward requires initial toil. Put in the work to improve the world we all live in, and look for new ways to improve yourself. Mantra: “A better world begins with me.” -Reverend CJ Carlin (It is important to note at this point that the mantras are suggestions. You are free to formulate your own meditation mantras for the Virtues that work for you.) It’s not enough to commit to being a better person; that’s just step one. You have to be willing to do the work - most of it mental - to become the best version of yourself that you can be. Effort requires Self-Control, Mindfulness, and Patience. It also takes Effort to recognize your weaknesses as opportunities for self-improvement. When you fail, be willing to pick yourself back up and try something else. Learn from your experiences and know where to focus your energies. If you look around, you’ll see that the world is a huge mess right now: plague, war, famine, economic uncertainty, climate change and all its