i think you are right here Into Blue i just want to add that sometimes i just don't feel like doing what i am supposed to do. i read the story 'Monkey Consciousness' in lesson 19. In it the saint exhorts first to learn mental control; then use that power to attain small things; and when you are able to do that, try for bigger achievements, until your inner power becomes developed enough to levitate, or accomplish even greater miracles.
Steve, you are not alone, in the " I just don't feel like doing what I am supposed to do ". I have also read this lesson and the " Monkey Consciousness ' story. I think in all areas of life, it is important to take things, slow by slow. It is encouraging to see the progress of the small steps, and to see the small steps as progress on the way to the goal instead of trying to do something in leaps and bounds, and getting discouraged when one is not noticing the big results one hopes for. This fits in so many situations and with faith, preserverance and the Grace of God and Guru, progress will happen, there will be success.... we just need to believe it will be so, and have patience. Sometimes this is sooooo much easier said than done.
blessings,
Into Blue 
