There are three characteristics of human existence: impermanence, ego-lessness and dissatisfaction. If we recognize these qualities to be real and true, we will be able to stop harming others and ourselves to escape the alternation between pleasure and pain.
Spiritual devotions can only be a personal thing, what you do with your daily devotions is purely for your own sake. If you put your ideals on a grand scale, trying to solve some fundamental social problem, they will become compromised by the contradictions of life.
Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. If you seek people’s approval, you become bound to them. Share with others these teachings and you will be immersed in the blessings that come from that. Do your work and step back, let it be, this is the path to serenity.
When times are bad, submit to them and remain quiet. It may be impossible to counteract the conditions of the time, it is not cowardice but wisdom to submit and avoid actions. A law of nature is at work, evil is not destructive to the good alone, but inevitably destroys itself as well.
Quote: Do not be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You cannot cross a chasm in two small jumps.