Old Habits

It is hard to give up old habits, but it is even harder to go against one's own will.  Yet, if you cannot overcome small, trivial things, when will you overcome difficult ones?  Fight the urge when it starts, and break off bad habits, lest perhaps, little by little, they lead your into greater trouble. Oh, if you could only know how much peace for yourself and joy for others your good efforts could bring, I think you would be more anxious for spiritual growth.
(Thomas 'a Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 1, Chapter 11)
6 February 2014