Diligence is a virtue many desire, but to which few choose to fully surrender. This virtue requires much in order to be completely obtained. It is often associated with willpower and strength, but like all virtues it is available to all.
Reflections
True Diligence abides with peace, contentment and joy. Diligence is never anxious, unsettled or driven. […]
At first glance this Virtue may appear to be a process. One must certainly go through a process in order to obtain this Virtue. One may never fully obtain, or completely master this Virtue during the course of a lifetime. Acceptance, like patience often requires momentary surrender by virtue of the need for its application. […]
One will not attain Virtues and enjoy the accompanying Principles without meditation. A simple definition will not suffice in bringing about the surrender necessary to acquire a Virtue. At first glance, one will assume that he already knows about Humility. However, we will see that Humility contains much more than a simple definition of meekness. […]