The slow path

As the mind begins to calm, modest insights rather than profound realizations are the norm. We can easily underestimate the long-term value of these more mundane insights if we are overly concerned with gaining the most profound realizations; these may be months, years or even lifetimes further along the path. When the time is ripe they will occur. Meanwhile, observing the gradual blossoming of Right View in our heart gives us the encouragement to persist in our practice, even when the higher fruits still seem far away.

Quote from today’s “little yellow note” from Ajahn Jayasāro.

And this is what I needed today, another reminder to not look for big and showy things but stay the course on the simple path.