“It is no good to be too sweet, And it is no good to be too bitter. No good to talk big, No good to talk little. Life is mutual. Keep it that way. Balance in life in the long run pays.” Yogi Bhajan
Using the I Ching
The I Ching, or Book of Changes is based on the Tao. The Tao is the fabric of the universe that contains and connects every conceivable and inconceivable aspect and manifestation of consciousness. The Tao itself is undefined.
The primary manifestation of the Tao is comprised of the dynamic state of polarity of yin and yang. It is a system whose universe describes every possible state of existence. It is constantly flowing and changing its balance between the two extreme polarities, total yin (earth) and total yang (heaven).
The I Ching as a book describes a structure that is designed to divine the relative quantities of yin and yang in any moment and circumstance and the tendency for their direction of change. This structure, known as a form is a physical structure developed by mind that links to subtle structures of consciousness.
Through the use of such forms, physical orthogonal mappings of the mind (as produced by reason, relating to time and space as discrete phenomena) can be transformed into transverse experiences that transcend time and space (as produced in the realm of shuniya), resulting in new orthogonal structures that can be perceived by the mind and the senses. Using a form to produce a transverse experience in this way is called divination. Divining using the form of the I Ching produces an answer to a question. Engaging the I Ching or any form that produces a transverse experience requires intuition to facilitate the experience. Intuition is a byproduct of living in a state of shuniya. Another example of a form that produces a transverse experience is White Tantric Yoga. In this case, the form is facilitated by the intuition of the Mahan Tantric.
The I Ching itself is the ancient Taoist Oracle, which is formless. Its foundation is pure consciousness. One brings form to it by first relating intuitively with the Oracle in the form of a question. Then, performing a physical divining process. Then, assigning the result of the divination to one or two of the set of 64 predefined forms known as hexagrams. Then, consulting narratives provided by a translator of the selected hexagram(s) from original Chinese texts and oral tradition. Finally, interpreting these narratives relative to the original question.
Today: “With righteous precedent on your side, and with small successes you will reach your goals.” – From the I Ching
With righteous precedent on your side, and with small successes you will reach your goals. Have no doubts. You have already won. Just step through the gate.
The important thing then will be to endure with resiliency, not rigidity. You can maintain your success by remaining true to the course, the qualities, the values, that brought you here.
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Today: “When man has a circumvent force that is very strong, he is neither negative to himself nor to another person.” – Yogi Bhajan
“When man has a circumvent force that is very strong, he is neither negative to himself nor to another person.” Yogi Bhajan
Today: “Your soul will connect with other people of integrity. People will gather together in a new way.” – From the I Ching
Regardless of what others are doing, you can rely on yourself. Their division is not your division. Your soul will connect with other people of integrity. Separation will be resolved. People will gather together in a new way. Allow this to happen organically. Don’t push it.
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Today: “The power of the circumvent force is a protective shield” – Yogi Bhajan
The power of the circumvent force is a protective shield. It will attract God consciousness and Mother Nature will serve you. You will have all that you need.” Yogi Bhajan
Today: “Give the fool enough space to fall on his face” – From the I Ching
Give the fool enough space to fall on his face. Your weighing in too much only adds to the chaos. Be careful and mindful of what you are communicating.
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Today: “The Eighth Chakra is located in the aura” – Yogi Bhajan
“The Eighth Chakra is located in the aura, the magnetic field generated by a human being that surrounds him or her up to nine feet in every direction. The quality of the aura reveals the personality in the projection of power or the depression of defeat.” Yogi Bhajan
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Today: “Understand your own true nature first” – From the I Ching
Understand your own true nature first. Then you may apply that outwardly in the world.
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Today: “…concentrating on yourself as a part of the Universe and meditating on the Holy Nam” – Yogi Bhajan
“The circumvent force can be straightened out by concentrating on yourself as a part of the Universe and meditating on the Holy Nam. It can straighten out any pit in your life. It can plug any deficiency. It is the highest, most powerful method a man has ever developed or known.” Yogi Bhajan
Today: “Stay strong. Keep up for the long haul.” – From the I Ching
Today: “Your aura is determined by what you vibrate” – Yogi Bhajan
“Your aura is determined by what you vibrate. Whatever your mental thoughts are, that is your aura and that is the color of your aura.” Yogi Bhajan
Today: “From a position of safety, gently share your wisdom to effect change.” – From the I Ching
From a position of safety, gently share your wisdom to effect change.
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Today: “Those who sleep North/South” – Yogi Bhajan
“Those who sleep North/South—their magnetic field and the magnetic field of the Earth become one and they become zero and lose all initiative. That is why man has always been advised to sleep East/West.” Yogi Bhajan