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One Step a Day

The revelation of the StarDust profoundly changed the way Espers thought.

They now understood that a bright StarDust was the key to perceiving their own Shadow, and therefore gaining a deeper understanding of themselves.

Shala, the Shape of Time, was there to remind them that one step a day was all it could take to create significant results in the long term.

Because one step a day is easy to do, it may seem meaningless. But one step after another is what it takes to travel long distances.

“One step taken today creates a path toward a better self in the future,” said Shala.

She understood that thinking ahead wasn’t easy for many Espers. Focusing only on what was right in front of their eyes was their natural way of being.

With one step a day, new habits can be created. What kind of habits you choose to follow is entirely up to you.

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