We do this in such a way that it robs us of our conviction to practice and learn. Most damaging of all is doubting one's abilities to grow and change, doubting one's spiritual aptitude. This arises in any of us who are unable to love. To commit ourselves to the path we have to understand and love it. When we commit completely and love it, there is no room for skeptical doubt.
Total commitment means giving our whole being.
If we can do that, it means we are able to love. We let everything we say and do be the practice. Again, associate with wise and mature practitioners and learn, always learn. Feed your wonder and curiosity, let skeptical doubt wither and vanish. The miracle of being awake is not the opposite of being asleep.