Gap between Intention and Action.

Its ironical how most of us know about the ingredients and the appropriate proportion needed to make something work, make it successful or meaningful, but do not make the effort to do anything about it.
Its true that most of the times, its just due to the lack of interest, a strong will power or simply lethargy that we are unable to implement what we know is right! And, hence the gap between intention and action.. For instance, we know how it feels to be loved by someone, how powerful or encouraging words can sometimes change our lives, or how undivided attention can make us succeed in any arena of life. We know what it takes to be a perfect partner, a conscious citizen, a sensitive human being, a considerate and enlightening parent, a warm neighbor, a humble individual or a critique for that matter! We just don’t do the right thing at the right time. What could this be? A psychological problem, a behavioral disorder, a chemical imbalance, a nonchalant heart, an incongruous mind, a physical inability or something else?
I think most of us get away with our own reasons, and most of the times ‘convenience’!
Lets talk about the times today, lets see if the culture or rather the lack of it, is to blame.. What is it that does not allow us to implement! We all have stories to talk about, examples to quote from our hierarchy, our families, societies, social or not-so-social circles, but don’t know how to apply philosophy or simple practicality in our lives. It is indeed ironical how we have become so weak and hypocritical.
I say so, because we ‘know’ what is right but ‘don’t do’ what’s right, we teach what is ‘good’ but don’t ‘practice’ what we should.. Only if we realize what a waste it is that of a mind, a heart, a soul or simply a lifetime, we will be able to save those relationships, those projects, those assignments, those decisions or indecision.. and in the bargain, save ourselves !