Sometimes you just may feel too lazy and without energy to meditate. Try to make meditation the easiest part of your day. When you sit down to close your eyes, just make it easy and simple. Don't go rushing anything with meditation; take it step by step, and enjoy it. Satisfaction is a key to persistence. Just make it easy, and smile while you are meditating because you don't have anything to lose by trying; you have everything to gain.

Not only that, if you really make it easy and learn to let go while following the steps, you will notice just how much more energy you have, and that will give you a lot of encouragement. Some of the time, we might be distracted and seem to be in one stream of continuous thought. Just let the river flow, don't get caught up in it, and gently remove yourself from it. Don't yank yourself out; we don't need to force anything. Know that your purpose is to still the mind with softness and gentleness. Don't go pushing anything. It is possible that you might also worry about your development. "Why haven't I improved...This isn't working...etc." Let it go. Just by putting the effort into the practice, you are guaranteeing yourself success.

You might as well "put it in writing", but it is progressive. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Find your pace, and go with the flow. The main point is just to be content, satisfied with the moment, still, soft, caressing, delicate, and stable within. Let go of using the eyes to see within, and don't try to think it out with the brain or thoughts. Feel from the inside-out. Open yourself up and let go of the issues arising from within. Don't be attached to them. Know that your point in sitting down is to find some inner peace. Keep it simple. Rest the mind within the body just as you would place a leaf on a table and stand back. It stays still by itself. If you turn on the fan, or open the window, it will fly all over the place. Keep it simple. If you get too distracted, slightly open the eyes, and go back to the beginning. Building a firm foundation is essential-please do not overlook it, and keep up the motivation and consistency.