Why the simple things the most difficult?

[Dusty52]

Why are the small simple things the most difficult to do?
Such as daily praying and scripture study?
Any theories?

[inho]

Big, one-time heroic acts don't reflect our persona as well as the constant doing of small and simple things.

For most of us, however, what is required is not to die for the Church but to live for it. For many, living a Christlike life every day may be even more difficult than laying down one’s life.

Elder James E. Faust

[BruceRGilbert]

Because of the nature of a "Telestial" Kingdom and the need for a constant influx of intelligence and energy (light) to sustain "fallen" physicality - order cannot be attained from chaos without "effort." It is called "self-discipline" and "motivation." Without these principles, and even, at times, with them - we have to rely on the "grace" of God in order to derive the faith and hope to carry on in the face of rejection, failure, and weakness in an environment over which we have little control - be it "internal" or "external" to ourselves.

Our consciousness evolves depending upon what we hold of value:



Besides the bequeathal of "talents, abilities, and spiritual gifts" by virtue of our "Spiritual" heritage, we receive the same from our "physical" lineage in the form of "nature" and "nurture." Too, we inherit, likewise, "weaknesses" that we are given to overcome. There are "Spiritual keys" in so doing:

Ether 12:
27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.

28 Behold, I will show unto the Gentiles their weakness, and I will show unto them that faith, hope and charity bringeth unto me—the fountain of all righteousness.

Wouldn't you like to partake of that "fountain of all righteousness?" First, it is imperative to understand what it is and what it is not:





These "principles" are the foundation pillars of progression on our journey to become like God. By receiving things line upon line, we have the opportunity to "believe" and "act" on that which is not seen (faith) in order to climb up a step. We have the ability to "care" and "act" on that which is desired (hope) in order to climb up a step. We have the ability to "exemplify" the perfection of a given principle when we "serve" and "minister" to others in an act of charity and love in the use of our new-found expression and ability. There is a "landing" at every "round" of the Spiral Staircase that testifies of the "got it down" attainment of a virtue / principle . . . and then on to the next one. It is futile to compare ourselves with others because we aren't all working on the same "round" or "principle" and we receive them in different order. It is through this method that we can "overcome."

It has been my experience that many do not understand where these pillars come from and that there is some confusion as to their development:




In order to "self-actualize" and learn to "become" by emulating Christ, one has to implement the "Faith, Hope and Charity" paradigm into their lives, recognizing that it is a continual process and not a destination.

It is through the process of creation . . . within and without . . . that we manifest in this world: