“Supreme success comes when you obey the benevolent will of heaven.” Your goals will be achieved if you pursue them with inner strength and outward clarity. Above all, your pursuit must be aligned with the greater good. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. The Yi reminds us that there are many kinds of Great Possessing: of money, of power, butContinue reading “14. Great Possessing”
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34. Power of the Great
“Energy in harmony with the movement of heaven.” A time of Great Power has arrived. Your inner strength and outward actions will combine to make significant achievement possible. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Great Power is the future of Resolve. If you can maintain your Resolve, you will get a big boost from the Universe. The Book of ChangesContinue reading “34. Power of the Great”
43. Resolve, Line 5
“In dealing with weeds . . . “ Pulling up one weed — or ridding yourself of one negative action or thought — won’t be enough. You have your own row to hoe in the garden of life. Strengthen your Resolve to keep it weed-free. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. What is your “weed?” It could be actual weedContinue reading “43. Resolve, Line 5”
43. Resolve
“It must be announced truthfully. Danger.” Something is wrong, and you need to call attention to it. Not everyone will like that. Be careful. But do it. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. In your life, this could an outer or inner problem. An example of an outer problem requiring Resolve would be: You discovered your boss is stealing fromContinue reading “43. Resolve”
22. Grace
“In small matters, it is favorable to undertake something.” Pay attention now to the form — the Grace — of what you create: the correct position of your yoga, the placement of elements in your painting, the structure of your novel or poem. Make the form as inspiring and true as the content. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ThisContinue reading “22. Grace”
46. Pushing Upward
“Pushing Upward has supreme success.” Now is the time to focus on small — but steady — efforts. You must “heap up small things to achieve something great.” …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Our Main Message was Peace; Pushing Upward is the Future. Achieving inner Peace will allow you to maintain your focus on what matters most to you.Continue reading “46. Pushing Upward”
11. Peace, Line 1
“When grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it.” Your roots are strong and correct. If you act now, you can have great influence. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Are you thinking of making a major move? Like asking out the Cute Guy in Accounting? Or quitting your job? The Book of Changes says: Not only will youContinue reading “11. Peace, Line 1”
11. Peace
“The small departs, the great approaches.” Peace is possible. Relationships may not change, but your attitude toward them will. Disagreements will “depart” as you realize their relative insignificance. You will be free to focus on the larger benefits of this association. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. What relationship do you have that is mired in petty arguments? It couldContinue reading “11. Peace”
30. Clarity
“Fire over fire — that which is bright rises twice.” Your flame burns bright. Cling to what fuels it: your Inner Truth. ……………………………………………………………………………………….. The future of Keeping Still is Clarity. This hexagram has a dual meaning; it means “attachment” as well as “brightness.” The Book of Changes says: By Keeping Still and focusing on yourselfContinue reading “30. Clarity”
52. Keeping Still, Line 4
“Keeping her trunk still.” You have made progress in ridding yourself of inner turbulence, but continuous attention to maintaining inner balance is still essential. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… How have you made progress in getting rid of “inner turbulence?” Have you let go of some activities that are just too much for you right now? Did you quitContinue reading “52. Keeping Still, Line 4”
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