I personally had a long stretch of tedious practice at this Stage. I didn’t know it was a normal part of the process and remember thinking, “My concentration is nearly perfect. I sit day after day, and this is all I have to show for it? What’s the point? Where’s the rapture and bliss I’ve heard about?” Unfortunately, I quit practicing for quite a while as a result. This can be a dangerous time for your progress because of boredom and doubt, but it’s easier to tolerate if you understand what’s going on and are expecting it.
