Effort has a reward on its own

Effort, just by itself, is already rewarding. Just like in the time
when the Bodhisatta was born as Mahajanaka, swimming in the ocean
without seeing any land, sometimes we may be uncertain whether we are
on the right track. But be confident -- effort in good and wholesome
matters has a reward in itself. Even when we haven't met our goals
yet, at least we have overcome the habit of heedlessness and despair.
This is fulfilling in itself.

Simplicity in wisdom

Today I consulted with a senior monk about meditation. His answers were very simple, so simple that I had to admit I was struck by it. It was complete, even though I expected more complexity.
Truly, simplicity can be found in wisdom.

Non-hatred

For in this world hatred is never
Allayed by further acts of hate.
It is allayed by non-hatred:
That is the fixed and ageless law.
The Buddha, M iii.154