I have practicing Pure Land for just over three years. I do have the Faith, Vow and Practice which is a prerequisite for this "Way". Though I have the inspiration, something has always been missing. Within the last two weeks, I increased my nembutsu and also began to concentrate or focus more on what I was saying. And then it hit me........everything turned upside down. I pretty much had a new vision of the world and my problems seemed to fade away. For the first time I understood the "Mind Only" aspect of this practice. It is a wonderful experience.
Wonderful! Just when you were attempting more Self Power.... ker ching.....Other Power poured forth riches. Sounds like it was your longing rather than your effort that made the difference.