Stages of Consciousness

Listen to Janet O'Keefe and Ken Wilber.

Question from Janet.

Does the "will" have a function in helping an individual to consciously evolve to higher stages of consciousness?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

I'm not talking about 'free will" per se or any type of willing that implies effort. 
By will I mean:

 

1.  William James' "will to believe"

 

2. The emotional / intellectual / visceral decision to do or commit to something: e.g., meditation, daily physical exercise 

 

3. The will that can arise with grace

 

If it has a function and role in spiritual practice, is there any way to activate it when one feels its distinct lack?

 

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