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Cara Lai: The perfection of the heart: A case for strong determination
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 29
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Summary
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) In a society that prizes overachieving, we are taught to scale it back in meditation practice. But strong determination is also an essential quality on the path to awakening. Here's how to fold your ambition and perfectionism into your practice.