The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wrote, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This is true for interior journeys as well as the larger external ones. This section offers a sampling of “baby steps” to help you on the journey. This is not about achieving perfection; rather, it is about learning to walk, to take small, concrete steps toward realistic goals that can make your home more serene, inviting, and orderly.

