LAW OF THREE (9) The Energy of Effort

LAW OF THREE (9)





THE ENERGY OF EFFORT 

Effort is the energy given to us that enables us to 'do' work.

We normally believe that we can make efforts. But effort arises out a desire and the obstacle or condition necessary to satisfy that desire.    Desire precedes effort.

We cannot "make" efforts unless desire is present first.  No desire no effort.   Effort arises out of the resistance to desire.  Effort (3rd force) draws energy from both the opposing forces: desire-resistance and gives us the power to act.

Take the example of a triad in which the active force is the Essential Desire for some spiritual practice.  This desire will be opposed by the Habitual Desire to continue sitting in the armchair.  Effort (energy) will only arise ofter our consent in the proportion needed to overcome the resisting force to get up from the armchair.  But the energy of effort can only arise prior to a decision or the will of the subject  Without  decision the potential of the energy of effort will not arise. The subject will stay in the armchair.    

Effort is given to meet a need.   Effort is necessary to overcome the power of habit.   The practice here is really is the strengthening of the will. 

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