All this is hard and seemingly unnatural, but it can be done

All those great things like bliss and peace of mind are wonderful for those who have achieved union with God, but for the average person it seems impossible to get there. If even-mindedness under all circumstances is what it takes, most people would say that it can’t be done. The mind is restless by nature and is as hard to control as the wind. Indeed the undisciplined mind is restless and hard to control at first, but by steadily practicing meditation and non-attachment it can be done. In fact, if you persist in applying the proper methods and earnestly try to remain self-controlled, little by little you will undoubtedly succeed.