CULTIVATE AND NURTURE EXISTING KINDNESS
Master Jun Hong Lu: The fourth “Right Excertion” is about *”nurturing pre-existing goodness for it to flourish”. What this means is you know this is a kind deed, so you must motivate yourself to do it.
You should tell yourself, “It doesn’t matter whether today is my duty day or not, as long as time permits, I will do the cleaning, assist others or help them carry things. Even if I’m not on duty, I’ll do it nevertheless”.
You must remember: If something wholesome has taken root in your heart, you should let it flourish. Let the kindness within imbue your entire being and over time, you will be filled with more and more positive energy.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms, Episode 24, 25 March 2020