Vision and routine lead to awakening

"The key to development along the Buddhist path is repetitive routine guided by inspirational vision. It is the insight into final freedom—the peace and purity of a liberated mind—that uplifts us and impels us to overcome our limits. But it is by repetition—the methodical cultivation of wholesome practices—that we cover the distance separating us from the goal and draw ever closer to awakening." Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, "Vision and Routine" (Summer 2010), Tricycle Daily Dharma, 7/17/10