11 things for energy to grow
- Reflection on the long-term dangers of inactivity such as rebirth to a woeful state
- Reviewing the benefits to be gained by energetic praxis
- Remembering that no journey can ever be ended by a lazy one
- Giving credit to the good givers of the alms-food received
- Honoring the greatness of the prior effort of the Master
- Honoring the greatness of the prior effort of the lineage
- Removing laxity by perceiving light, change posture and open air
- Avoidance of slack, lazy, sluggish, negligent and careless people
- Friendship with enthusiastic, energetic and persistent people
- Reviewing the four right efforts often and systematically
- Commitment and resolute determination to arouse more energy
(from Samyutta Nikaya 46)