Along the way my mother converted to Roman Catholicism. I married a Jewish woman. I became a university chaplain. The hope lies in some 40 years of experience, observation of others, and continous dialogue. You won't get anywhere without starting.
Spiritual life requires exertion and effort.
It withers on the couch. Become awake and alert to the environment around you, and to your own bodily sensations of sight, hearing, smell, taste and feel. See the sunrise, hear the birds sing, smell the roses, taste your food, feel the sun on your back. You can't find your way if you're asleep. If you know what's going to happen before you start, you'll miss the fresh and the new.