英文美文分享: The Power of Small Steps（小步前行的力量）

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu

“千里之行，始于足下。” — 老子

Emma had always dreamed of running a marathon, but the thought of completing 42 kilometers terrified her.

艾玛一直梦想着跑一场马拉松，但想到42公里的距离，她感到恐惧。

For weeks, she hesitated, convincing herself she wasn’t ready.

数周来，她犹豫不决，劝自己说还没准备好。

One morning, she decided to take just one small step—running for ten minutes.

一天早晨，她决定迈出第一小步——跑十分钟。

Day after day, she added a little more distance.

一天又一天，她一点点增加跑步距离。

Months later, Emma stood at the starting line of her first marathon, filled with quiet confidence.

几个月后，艾玛站在第一次马拉松的起跑线上，心中充满沉静的自信。

Every stride reminded her that progress is built on countless small steps.

每一步都提醒她，进步是无数小步累积的结果。

Summary: “Great journeys begin with the courage to start small.”

总结：“伟大的旅程始于勇敢迈出的小步。”