Observe things as they are and don't pay attention to other people.

...concepts are related to the senses; and, when feeling takes place, wisdom is shut out.

Not till your thoughts cease all their branching here and there, not till you abandon all thoughts of seeking for something, not till your mind is motionless as wood or stone, will you be on the right road to the Gate.

As soon as the mouth is opened, evils spring forth. People either neglect the root and speak of the branches, or neglect the reality of the 'illusory' world and speak only of Enlightenment. Or else they chatter of cosmic activities leading to transformations, while neglecting the Substance from which they spring--indeed, there is NEVER any profit in discussion.

Throughout this life, you can never be certain of living long enough to take another breath.

To make use of your mind to think conceptually is to leave substance and attach yourself to form

Here it is - right now. Start thinking about it and you miss it.