Beginnings

The man's journey began simply enough: a single step, which turned into another, and then another, and then before he knew it he had walked a thousand miles.
The child's life began simply enough: a single breath, a single year, which was followed by another, and then the years kept coming, and before he knew it, the child had lived an entire life.
The woman's love began simply enough. A single thought, which became a hope, which became a dream, which became a dream come true. And then before she knew it, she had loved more deeply than she had ever known.
The man's betrayal began simply enough. A passing glance, an impure thought, a quiet conversation. And then before he knew it, he had thrown away everything that was most precious to him.
Be mindful of your beginnings; every one of them has an end.