Many small steps

I love the spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle, (author of The Power of Now, A New Earth). Despite the fact that I have spent countless hours "studying" Tolle by listening to his audio recordings and podcasts, I continue to grow and learn each time I return to his words.

Even if I have heard the exact words before.
The simple act of listening to a highly conscious person speak can raise one's spiritual consciousness and ability to dwell peacefully in the here and now.

Last night I was listening to Tolle and Oprah's New Earth class chapter 9 webclass and I was struck by this message,

Many people (particularly young adults) spend a great deal of time trying to figure out how to achieve "great" things-- with career, finding a partner, starting a family, etc.
It can be overwhelming; the thought-
"Will I ever get there!?"
inevitably arises and and with it comes a certain
Fear
and detachment from the present moment.
"What if my dream does happen for me!?
"Then what?"
Fear

But once we recognize this as the Mind, the Ego, we can step and say no.
The truth is....

Greatness is achieved through many small steps.

One step at a time,
Starting with the one we can take now,
Is the quickest way to any desired goal--
Not all the steps, not tomorrow's 26 steps,
Just the one right now.

Tolle also talks about the importance of being at peace, not resistant, to the reality of the present.
Even if we do not like what is happening.
Fighting against life isn't enjoyable or helpful.

When we are not at peace it is hard to trust, to relax, to take that one step in front of us.
We stay worried, confused,
Stuck.

If you can relate to any of this, take a deep breath. Smile.
Isn't this moment a bit more beautiful now?

You have heard it a hundred times before, but remember:

It is not the destination, but the journey, my friends!

And you are exactly where you are meant to be right now.