There are natural reasons for laziness and procrastination. I don’t think we should be hard on ourselves if we feel like lounging around. It is entirely understandable that a person all alone would falter in anything requiring commitment. For example, I thought I should learn Spanish, but without group support that undertaking soon fell by the wayside.

Joining an ashram is not practical for most people, but there is another option. Apps can be downloaded that guide your meditation and remind you every day. I am currently using Headspace, which is very beneficial in keeping me on track. I plan to use Headspace for one year only. It is sort of expensive and after a year I should be well established in the practice of meditation.