true, ofc we continue and carry on with that and do try increasing acc to our capacity/capability. there's no stopping there obv. its even more sweet when one is always connected with Allaah ta'ala despite being engaged in other duties of life and fulfilling the huqooq of those around us upon us. the auwliyaa were of a different caliber, not saying dont try going there. but I recall once being told by an ustaadh, the mashaaikh say if one can just fulfill the faraaidh, stay away from sins (major and minor), fulfill huqooqul ibaad, consider such a person the wali of such a time. sounds simple, its deep also theres more kamaal and beauty when we can be beloved in Our creator's eyes and also in the eye's of His makhlooq. dont get me wrong, the 2nd isn't a priority but a result of fulfilling their huqooq as well. wAllaahu a'lam istiqaamat is a must. we'd rather start a minimum amount of (nafl) ibaadah with ikhlaas and istiqaamat than do a whole lot with sudden jowsh that dies out.. istiqaamat is a blessing/mercy from Allaah. May He grant it to all in good deeds, aameen