We are blessed with an opportunity to resuscitate that which others have abandoned as beyond repair. This ruin wasn’t caused by evil intention, but by indifference to decay. Just by addressing the problem, we gain a new awareness, a fresh perspective. This is a time of recovery, renewal, regeneration.
We can set things right.
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Today: Build your temple upon Truth… – from the I Ching
Build your temple upon Truth. It is a Center of Gravity. Like waters running to the sea, like an astronomical convergence of planets revolving around the sun, you should let the gravity of this Center draw you near. Others are also drawn to this Center, and among them you will find shared bonds and kindred spirits.
Today: Be aware of how your words and deeds influence… from the I Ching
Be aware of how how your words and deeds influence your brothers and sisters. You can shape their world through temperance and consideration for all. Let the abuse of power by others become apparent and oppressive to those around you. Let there be massive dissent. Though you may feel that you stand alone, your example will appear in sharp contrast and will be noticed. Though seemingly independent, each such point of light will be connected subtly in a revolution of spirit.
Today: True resilience requires a flexibility… from the I Ching
True resilience requires a flexibility that allows adaptation to any adverse condition, while still remaining true to the core. You can maintain your integrity and influence any situation without giving opposing forces anything to resist. Remain constant. Releasing your expectations of others, cast off the resentments and restrictions of judging them, by forgiving them and accepting them as they are. See them as they are, and not what they they can do for you. In this way you can relate with challenging or unfavorable circumstances, allowing them to change without making things worse. This is liberation in adversity.
Today: Be modest… from the I Ching
Be modest, even when correcting the errors of your fellow travelers. Temper extremes, shift excess to empty. Shed personal ambition, shake off the desires and fears of the conscious, visible world around you. Quiet the ego, dwell in the moment.