Be aware of proper conduct in relation with the social structure. Use discipline, but not too much severity. Allow yourself and others to act freely within accepted norms. Improve yourself by observing the good in others. Free yourself of negative tendencies and become the example.
Tag: I Ching
Today: On the full moon and lunar eclipse – from the I Ching
This is a moment of radical change. The pressures are enormous. We are best served by our reliance on our inner character, steady, constant in the face of external upheaval. This supports today’s reading. If we are not compromised by the chaos we will be instrumental in producing future change and a return to order.
Today: Rely on your inner nature to produce great external changes – from the I Ching
Rely on your inner nature to produce great external changes. Do not indulge in distraction and diversion from the outside to satisfy inner needs. Multiplied by everyone, strict adherence to this principle will produce great social transformation.
Today: live up to the honors and position entrusted to you – from the I Ching
You must live up to the honors and position to which you have been entrusted. Serve as your vision and skills permit, regardless of the physical resources you have at your disposal. As hindrances to advancement in your service are cleared, hold to your discipline and devotion to see it through.
Today: Look to greatness and forsake all distraction – from the I Ching
It is just as important to examine where you place your attention as it is for people who look up to you and place their trust in you. Be sure your example comes from the highest sources. Your focus on the greatness that you see and experience will produce great abundance.
Today: contemplate the universe; remain free – from the I Ching
If you can contemplate the underlying workings of the universe, you can make great contributions to the health and well-being of the community and nation. This would require an independence of thought and action, not a party to others’ agendas. Serve the governing structures, but do not become a part of any fixed structure. You should remain free to choose your associations and maintain friendly relations with them.
A wanderer has no fixed abode; his home is the road. Therefore he must take care to remain upright and steadfast, so that he sojourns only in the proper places, associating only with good people. Then he has good fortune and can go his way unmolested.
Today: Collectively overcome our limitations – from the I Ching
We have limits as to what we can accomplish individually. No amount of discipline or effort will change that. We must therefore use the inner truth that we share with others in order to multiply our individual strengths and apply them. Then we can accomplish anything.
Today: Do not settle – from the I Ching
Do not settle. If your heart is not in it, divorce yourself from it. Then you will find the freedom you cannot imagine while still shackled to a loveless situation. You will shine. Abundance is not far behind.
Today: Share your good fortune – from the I Ching
Development. Coming to a place where basic needs are satisfied, share your good fortune through your words and deeds. As small as your progress may seem, it can loom large for others less fortunate. The greatest impact comes from impeccable character that forms the projection that comes from inner silence.
Today: Contemplate what is needed – from the I Ching
Contemplate your relationships and what is needed in your sphere of influence. Then, be that unique, independent agent that offers solutions for the chaos and disunity at hand. Know who you are, then apply yourself.
Today: Be vigilant with recent successes – from the I Ching
Major victories have been won. Steadfastness has prevailed. The light of a superior personality shines forth anew and makes its influence felt among men who have faith in it and rally around it. The new time has arrived, and with it good fortune.
Still, new challenges will be put forth by those who have suffered defeat. Their goal will be, for their own purposes, to undermine and destabilize what has been accomplished. The only recourse is to hold to your principles with grace and good manners.
Today: Where there is an opening, be prepared to engage – from the I Ching
Don’t waste your prana worrying about the future. Wait to see the promise of generations of commitment and devotion fulfilled. However, there is a real danger of everything coming apart. Where there is an opening, be prepared to engage without hesitation in resolute and persevering action to preserve, and be in harmony with, all that has gone before that nourishes us, and promises to do so going forward.
Today: contemplate the most subtle aspects of the divine – from the I Ching
We must contemplate the most subtle aspects of the divine. It is not OK to have a shallow understanding of the universe. The fact that we are reading this demonstrates our responsibility to inquire beyond the mundane. If we can grow our intuition our influence will expand and benefit everyone whom we encounter.
Today: In a time of increase everyone benefits – from the I Ching
In a time of increase everyone benefits. If you are sincere and promote truth, all will go well. If everyone treats everyone as family the effect is multiplicative.
Today: Recognize and fully appreciate your wealth – from the I Ching
Recognize and fully appreciate your wealth. Recognize the power and influence that it brings. Good and evil are now brought into the light of day. In gratitude, throw your support behind the good.
Today: keep your grace and manners – from the I Ching
While increasing your sphere of acquaintance and influence keep your grace and manners. People will respond positively and want to help. What begins as a new venture will then mature into an enduring enterprise.