Importantly, the quote does not say it is in our power to discover perfect practices; it says it is in our power to “hold on” to them. That phrase acknowledges how easily we drift—through exhaustion, distraction, cynicism, or the belief that small actions can’t matter. Holding on becomes a form of fidelity to what we already know is good.
In practical terms, this might look like keeping one non-negotiable anchor during chaotic weeks: a daily walk, a weekly community meal, a morning meditation. Over time, such continuity turns practices into lifelines rather than optional extras. [...]
