Yogi: How do I cultivate the persistent light awareness? I find that I put too much energy into being aware because I feel tired.

Sayadaw: We tend to think of persistence as something very continuous; so, when we make that kind of effort, it becomes very tight.

It is rather doing something consistently – there may be gaps, but if you’re consistent, it is okay. Do it at a pace that doesn’t make you tense.

We don’t have to aim for any kind of continuity.