Right effort/diligence is the energetic will to prevent unwholesome states of mind from arising. Stay relaxed. Make your effort diligent, yet joyful.
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Right Livelihood
Think of “Right Livelihood” as a conscious livelihood, which means non-harm or minimal harm. On a spiritual path, we live our lives ethically, which means ensuring we do as little harm as possible.
Right Action
The quality of your action depends on the quality of your being. Right action aims at promoting moral, honorable, and peaceful conduct.
Right Speech
Right Speech is a mindfulness practice, making it possible to recognize what we are about to say before we say it. Our heart is the foundation from which our speech grows.
Right Thought
“Right Thought” denotes the thoughts of love and non-violence, which are extended to all beings. Thoughts of selfless objectivity, love, and non-violence are signs of wisdom.