The fourfold qualifications, discernment, dispassion and the sixfold treasures are disciplined spasically. Each one is causally linked to the preceding one. Causally link means the preceding one is the cause. The succeeding one is an effect. If your desire for spiritual freedom is a little mild, then what do i do? Then you've to start at the other end. Strengthen the discernment. Live a life of simplicity and austerity,. self control.