The work of bringing down heaven to earth is no easy task.  And it always takes time...and a lot of it.  This is the epic work of pilgrimages and journeys, deserts and dreams.  There is always such fanfare and exhilaration when one picks up the walking stick and marks, and crosses into, the beginning of the journey.  The vision of the destination is so clear, so lucid--it seems you could just reach across a short breadth of time and realize every desired detail.  But soon you find your arm is tired from being extended for so long...for so very long.