Small Steps, Big Path. . .
Many of us believe that spiritual progress requires dramatic gestures—silent retreats, pilgrimages, or hours of meditation. While these can be valuable, Buddhism gently reminds us that the path is paved with small, steady steps.
Consider the ripple of a single kind word, or the simple act of pausing to breathe before reacting in anger. These are not small things. They are bricks on the great road of awakening. Each mindful step, no matter how modest, becomes part of our practice.
In daily life, this may look like choosing patience with a loved one, or remembering gratitude while washing dishes. It may be as unassuming as smiling at a stranger or noticing the sound of birds at dawn. When we honor these small gestures, we realize that spirituality isn’t something reserved for distant monasteries. It is alive in our kitchens, our commutes, and our conversations.
Grand transformations often emerge from these consistent, quiet actions. Just as a tree grows not by sudden leaps but by daily nourishment, so too do our hearts grow through regular practice.
The Buddha did not promise instant enlightenment. He offered a path—step by step, breath by breath. If we walk it with sincerity, even the smallest steps lead to great destinations.
Peace and Love, Jim
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