A good place to start a self-cultivation practice is right now. Do not wait for the right time, right teacher, just start right now. Even if you feel depressed, tired or too addicted to your habits, then the time to start is right now.
A valley is void, yet it is productive and positive. The idea of void contains all possibilities, it should not scare you. Investigate it with your whole being. This way the void is not frightening but a constant companion, filled with endless possibilities.
Embrace simplicity and integrity, consume only the needs of your body and soul. Allow your love and concern for others define your essentiality. If this is not enough, stay in the center of the circle and let all things take their course; thusly you will benefit a hundredfold.
Words have influence only when they are pertinent and clearly related to definite circumstances. Your words must be supported by your entire conduct. If your words and conduct are not in accord and not consistent, they will have no effect.
Quote: Is this action good for me or somebody else? If not, don’t do it.