When others have problems, let them be, do not give advice or try to solve their problems for them. If they ask you for support, listen attentively, you will find this to be the most help you can give them. They know their problems best and usually will come up with a solution on their own.
It is good to have sacred sites in the world, and it is good for us to go on pilgrimages. Ultimately it is not the place that is important, it is what you feel that is lasting. Go with a humble attitude and let your heart be moved by what you experience.
There is no one method for attaining realization, to regard one method as the right one is to create duality which will delay your understanding of the truth. Always keep your attitude unstructured, this will give you the freedom to learn and understand the truth.
Excess and insufficiency are going beyond the middle way. Generally, insufficiency is better than excess. When you accomplish small things, you will be able to judge if it is enough or not enough and be able to adjust your reactions so that you can stay in balance.
Quote: Attract light not to thwart the darkness, but to illuminate your path.