“Trying to make a single momentous change is often not only not successful, but often does not result in the desired effect. In fact, it is far better to make small habitual positive life changes that will catapult you to success. “ – Lighthouse Marketing Blog

Kabir – The couplet
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transliterated:
Shram se hi sab kuch bane, bin shram mile na kaahi |
Sidhi ungli ghee jame, kabashu nikase naahi ||

Translation:
Only by working (laboring) can something be achieved, not any other way |
Once butter as been processed into ghee, it will not come our (of the cup) with a straight finger (needs a spoon or curved surface)||

My thoughts:

We always desire success. Our definition of success is the end goal. But more often than not, we completely and blissfully ignore the reality that there are multiple small steps between our current state and the moment when we achieve the desired goal. The ONLY way to achieve that goal is to spend the time and work our way through each individual step/task, no matter how small or insignificant or even undesirable it seems.

Once the goal is achieved, we then need to understand the goal in its entirety. Up close, it may seem different than what we surmised at the beginning of the journey. This should not be taken to mean the goal has changed – it only means our initial understanding was flawed.

If we then develop the discipline of finding satisfaction in doing each task on this path and slowing down to enjoy each moment of satisfaction, our path will be the desirable path and the goal will shower us with much more benefits than we can hope for!