As with anything in life success on the spiritual path depends largely, if not exclusively, on how much we put in towards achieving our aims.
On how much we want it.
This is even more so the case as we walk our spiritual paths because, the journey being inwards, the obstacles to progress are internal.
Practice constitutes the removal of our own blockages and impurities.
That removal process is the practice.
Obstacles and problems are inevitable, presenting us with the opportunity to work.
To overcome these we must retain enthusiasm and a strong determination.
The only things that stand between a seeker and their innate Inner Light are the universal human afflictions; ignorance, ego, desire, hatred, fear etc …
… and their own personal obstacles, things like: sickness, pain, doubt, carelessness, laziness, etc.
Thus, our own earnestness and commitment are of central importance.
For those who are urgent and ardent the goal is near.
In effective and authentic spiritual practice, as we move towards the clarity and joy of a settled mind, we are working with the laws of nature.
If we employ appropriate procedures, what must happen, according to those laws, will happen.
Success is guaranteed, and close, for those who are dedicated and commit.
References;
Yoga sutras 01:21
“tīvra-saṃvegānām-āsannaḥ”
“Self-realisation is near for those seekers whose involvement is intense and enthusastic.”
trans. Frans Moor
“Problems are gifts in disguise”
Illusions: Richard Bach