Category: Today: I Ching

We all have at our disposal the collective wisdom of the ages. It is present in our associations with family and community.  When we engage with others everyone benefits.  Serve your community and encourage everyone to help each other.  Every human being can draw in the course of his education from the inexhaustible wellspring of the divine in man’s nature.  Do not give up on penetrating the roots of humanity, nor come only halfway, becoming fixed in convention.  With your intimate connection  with the collective, you will have a subtle influence that propagates and is felt far and wide.

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In a time of uncertainty and danger we must help each other.  Offer good counsel and keep it real.  Don’t go after quick fixes.  You will know what to do when the time comes.

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When you call, your people will hear you.  No need for fame.  You have power and influence among kindred spirits.  Use it wisely.  Nurture those relationships lest external forces come between you and break them apart.

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It is a good time to advance your intentions.  Whatever you propose, do it with sincerity and don’t overdo it.  Teach the truth.

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There can be success despite thoughtless ignorance if one puts aside arrogance and submits to tutoring by those who know.  When ego interferes, only turning to the deep tradition of one’s heritage can dissolve this blockage.

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Challenged at every turn, meet the dangers with flexibility and sincerity.  Keep it simple and work together with others in your common interests.  Teach what you know and be consistent.

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Watch what goes in and comes out of your mouth.  Provide nourishment for people who need it as if you were nourishing yourself. Provide physical nourishment as well as with your words and deeds.

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Today marks a completion in a transition to a new order.  It is not final.  A delicate equilibrium has formed which will again change into something else.  The tendencies that have contributed to arriving at this point are now at rest, but be assured that new ones will arise to move the situation in a new direction.  It’s like another chapter in a story.

Don’t get too comfortable. Be flexible.  The scenery will continue to change.

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We are experiencing stagnation brought about through apathy and neglect.  The security we have been experiencing will topple as the last measure of stability is compromised.  We cannot look to celebrity, fads or the current buzz, yet that is where we are at.  The poor choices we are living with will have to play out before something new can happen.  Order will be restored, at a cost.  The darkness has to play out before a turning point can be reached.  In the meantime, give up complacency and remain personally vigilant in order to survive the coming time.

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“Danger arises when a man feels secure in his position. Destruction threatens when a man seeks to preserve his worldly estate. Confusion develops when a man has put everything in order. Therefore the superior man does not forget danger in his security, nor ruin when he is well established, nor confusion when his affairs are in order. In this way he gains personal safety and is able to protect the empire”.

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If our inner light is brighter than the darkness is dark, then we can project that difference and become a beacon to the world.

 

Aligning with the natural rhythms of heaven and earth, you can lead the primal dance that inspires enthusiasm and devotion.

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Nothing is holding you back.  You may complete your task. In the new year, contemplate in silence.  You will have the wherewithal to proceed successfully.

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It is a time when we are well advised to look within ourselves to know what is going on rather than trying to make sense of what we read from the external world.  That world has ended the year engulfed in chaos and delusion.  The perception of its image ceases to serve us in any useful way.  It is the memory of our life and the choices made that inform us of who and where we are and where we are going.  Not only must we examine every corner of the self.  Our vision must include the example we set for others by our very existence.  We must become aware of our impact in the lives of others.  We must see our self in others as clearly as we see ourselves.  This type of inquiry will of itself will make us more visible and provide the exemplary model for others to adopt and align with. Continue reading “In the year 2017: Contemplate in Silence – from the I Ching”

Regardless of stature or rank, be humble in your relationships.  It is important to know the experience of the other.  True joy in your relationships rests on firmness and strength within, manifesting itself outwardly as yielding and gentle.

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It is important to choose relationships wisely.  Include mutual affection as a basis.  It doesn’t matter how long it takes to get it right.  Let the darkness of no options pass until the right opportunities present themselves.  It is never too late to start again.

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You have it all if you can use your strength and clarity to bring balance, wealth and compassion to the world.  Coupled with grace and modesty they also attract and inspire others to join in any undertaking you initiate. Continue reading “Today: Possession in great measure – from the I Ching”