And she explains the life of St. Francis very well - revealing, for example, that the process of change was a gradual thing and that it began with simple gifts to the poor and a real commitment to prayer, and the more dramatic events such as the encounter with the Crucifix at San Damiano came only after this preparation. (faith.org.uk)
My hair has been getting longer, and although it's obviously a gradual thing, I still feel like I'm not used to it. (thefoodcharlatan.com)