We are all little. We are all weak. Most are overlooked, and those who are not overlooked are criticized severely. Many young people who would come to investigate our way of life are deterred by criticism of our attempts at reform. Despite that, we continue to grow moderately in little steps.
All true reforms start out as little things.
They are never a grand cause accompanied by sudden swells of enthusiasm. This very smallness makes them all the more effective. The great reforms of Church history were begun in little places, by people who were initially quite unknown. St. Benedict began in his forest cell, St. Francis in his ruined chapel, St. Ignatius in his cave, St. Teresa in her cloister and St. John of the Cross in his prison. Reform begins with little people.