First, yes, the blip page does gradually disappear in the beginning. However, as you PR more books, you get better and better. In the beginning I kept having to focus on something and move the book infront of my focus many times to see the blip page--as i was PR'ing!

Yes, that is what the PR'ing step is. You see the blip page on each page for a second or two.

And yes, the conscious mind always tends to wander. Perhaps try to focus on PR'ing or the chant--but not too hard.

Consider debriefing the PR'ing process--checkout the "Climbing the PhotoReading Ladder" by Matt Turco on http://www.geniusbydesign.com