Quick version:
Working to feel the Spirit is like a spiritual workout. The more you do it, the stronger you get, the better you feel, and you're actually excited to face the challenges of life and beat them.
Full version:
After seeing a vision, Lehi "cast himself upon his bed, being overcome with the Spirit." (1 Nephi 1:7) Apparently, feeling the Spirit really strongly is exhausting.
This is interesting, because the more you feel the Spirit, the more prepared you are to face the "mighty winds" and the "shafts in the whirlwind" so they won't "drag you down." (Helaman 5:12)
It's exercise! It's a spiritual work out! You feel the Spirit strongly and then you need to rest up a little immediately after. Does it leave you spiritually exhausted in life? No! Just like physical exercise, the more you do it, the stronger you get, and you feel better and better.
Not only do you feel better, but you are prepared to face difficult tests of your strength. Not only are you prepared for them, you become excited to face them. That sounds crazy, but to an extent (maybe to the extent that you are currently strong?) you actually want to face challenges. I'm sure you've seen strong people show off their strength, or if not show off, the more charitable use of strength is to help others who aren't as strong. Strong people love doing it, and love being able to get things done that require that fitness. (Alma 26:30,35 - the whole chapter really)
If you've ever attended EFY or just had a great spiritual high, you know what I'm talking about. Suddenly you're ready for someone to slap you so you can turn the other cheek and say, "It's OK, you're awesome!" and blow their minds!
One last thought: When people are fit, they look better. Does this apply to spiritual fitness? I love the answer in these 2 scriptures: Isaiah 3:9, Matthew 5:16. (Love this Talk by James E. Faust)
Ended on: 1 Nephi 1:7
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