Joyful Effort – The First Step

When I look out at the human landscape right now, it feels like joy is in short supply. Sometimes it’s present, but plenty of moments cry out for an infusion of joy. The first step, or one of the first, on the mindfulness path, is “wise effort.” In the past I’ve taken “wise” to mean the diligence to develop practices like paying attention, caring, and peace. I still think that, but I also think attitude matters. If I’m making diligent effort with a joyful heart/mind, joy gets inf...