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What does it mean?
Your current situation is the starting point for spiritual progress.
In plain terms
You can start right where you are.
What can you take from it?
Begin now, where you stand.

Where it applies

  • beginners
  • stuck situations
  • change

Putting it to work

  • mindfulness
  • taking first step
  • planning

Questions to consider

  • Are you waiting?
  • Where are you?

Another view

Some need preparation before starting.

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