Little Rituals

 The greatest work is made

of many small steps,

like a pyramid or a ladder;

hone knives,

tend fires,

set plates,

carry rods,

lay down your burden at night,

and pick it up again.

Lather, rinse, repeat.

Wear out shoe leather

and bend the knee. 

Every thing you act on

will also act on you

with or without intention--

therefore be intentional,

but do not be afraid

to step into the unknown

because you have made a life 

of all the little steps.

Knives, fires, plates, rods.

The tools fit your hand

like you were born with them

and will be reborn with them.

Make of that what you will.