Swami Mukundananda
Why does spiritual progress take so long and how can I stay patient?
Patience is the crowning virtue
The spiritual path takes longer than a farmer's or gardener's wait, because for endless lifetimes we attached our mind to the world. So patience is the crowning virtue, and constantly checking whether you have made progress only impedes the journey.
Without patience, even if we have made progress, constantly checking whether we have progressed will only hinder the journey.