We should rejoice in our efforts on the Dharma path, do not feel despair thinking Dharma will not help when we do not have the strength to cease an affliction.
Continue to train until we sharpen the ‘Sword of Wisdom’, soon our mind will become skillful (to cease afflictions).
There will be a day when we are able to slay our afflictions with a swift action of the sword, ridding afflictions as easy as sweeping away dust.