I came across a poignant reflection and wanted to share it with you:

To truly succeed is to allow everything to unfold naturally.
Ascend without clinging to the unseen sage above; descend without mentioning the noble one below.
Don’t inquire about the past of old acquaintances; spare newcomers the details of your own falsehoods.
The hardest part isn’t starting—but knowing when to stop.
Life is like chess: once a move is made, it can’t be undone.
Those who grasp the essence survive; those who break the deadlock endure.
Victory favors the bold who seize the initiative.

If you see things clearly, that’s your skill. But choosing to observe in silence—that’s true wisdom.
Oppressive traditions often wear the guise of warmth.
The difference between a good person and a bad one lies in whether your kindness has principles.

There are four types of meddlesome affairs in life:
Muddying clear waters, spilling wine, flipping over salted fish, or scalding a dead pig.
Heaven may be vast, but it doesn’t nurture rootless weeds.
Buddhism may be boundless, yet it doesn’t punish those without karmic ties.

If you’ve truly gained clarity, you’ll understand:
Blind devotion leads to a headfirst fall; watching friends stray down wrong paths; envying lovers who plummet into pits.
For pain is the greatest teacher.
Empty preaching is the cruelest hatred.
True kindness always comes with conditions; profound love is never without its price.
Don’t meddle in others’ karma, don’t owe debts to this mortal world, and don’t carry the burdens of their sins.

The most masterful chef is one who lives like a bank—
With free withdrawals and deposits, where every interest is accounted for.

This is something I need to ponder deeply. Did you catch the meaning?