Tag: I Ching

Be resolute and persevering in your efforts to make things better.  Only be aware of the risk of backlash  and recognize that many will be helped by your sacrifice. Continue reading “Today: Make things better – from the I Ching”

In a peaceful way, combat evil with good works.  Rain fortune upon those in need, then move on with no thought of the good you do.  Accompanied by resoluteness, there is great success in this,  breakthrough. Continue reading “Today: Breakthrough – from the I Ching”

Amidst a rising tide of human folly, retire to higher ground, renouncing the world without looking back.  Too many things are demanding attention at once.  You are at ground zero.  Remove yourself from the situation.  Find sanctuary.
Later you may deal with these concerns on your own terms, from a position of strength. Continue reading “Today: Be you, be independent – from the I Ching”

Pressure and tension are relieved through clarity.  Misdeeds must be brought to light and their source eradicated.  The usurpers will be robbed of their ill-gotten gains.  Their power and influence must be completely discredited and abolished without any chance of return.
Continue reading “Today: Clarity brings deliverance (Liberation) – from the I Ching”

Similar to yesterday.  The situation has arrived at a precarious balance.  The house of cards will inevitably collapse.

Recent victories have been won by usurpers at the expense of those below them.  However, their Achilles heal is that they will not listen, no matter what, to the sage advice of those who know better.  Pushing forward at all costs will be fraught with obstacles that cannot be overcome. Where caution and vigilance are required, they recklessly ignore the signs of opposition and decay.  Through perseverance, sustained opposition will win the day.
Continue reading “Today: House of cards again- from the I Ching”

The situation has arrived at a precarious balance.  The house of cards will inevitably collapse.  Those people proven to be inept must not lead let alone rule.  Those that came before can help insure that by holding together through their wisdom the long traditions of friendly relations and stability.  This will reform the bonds that unite people in unwavering support of those virtues.  The path to recovery is perilous and uncertain.  But, now is the time, and timing is important.
Continue reading “Today: House of cards – from the I Ching”

Wait patiently and with strength. Ignore gossip and criticism. New bonds will form that will result in success.
Continue reading “Today: Waiting – from the I Ching”

Free yourself from your shackles.  It’s simpler than you may think.  Stop struggling against your self imposed limitations.  Liberation must come from within you.  Do not accept help from others with  dishonest or ulterior motives lest they do you harm.  Persevere and don’t give in to exhaustion.
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In your inexperience, seek wisdom from those who know.  Everyone is a student, just some are more experienced.
Continue reading “Today: The antidote to your inexperience – from the I Ching”

Peace. Everything is in its proper place.
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Even with humble caution, do not fear moving forward.  It is less dangerous than not moving forward.  Knowing the psyche of the community will form a bond and gain support. Your success will be assured by your adherence to your inner truth.  Doing what is right will not fail.
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Through consistency,  flexibility and thoroughness you can go through any obstacle.  Be like water.  Take any shape, flow without resistance.  So doing, everyone will be inspired to flow with you.
Continue reading “Today: Be like water – from the I Ching”

Dissatisfied and unfulfilled with current circumstances, don’t make it worse by prostituting yourself with those who hold sway over the situation for the joy and satisfaction you seek.  Continue reading “Today: Do not make things worse; fix it – from the I Ching”

Having all the creative wherewithal to make a big impact, still, being relatively unknown, you have to hold your patience and wait for the right time to move. Do not accept offers of assistance that merely advance others’ agendas.  Your success will come from your strength within once it is recognized by others.
Continue reading “Today: Wait for the right time to exert your power – from the I Ching”

When everything is upside down and stagnation and chaos prevail, it is time to be and not do.  There is nothing to do personally but peacefully participate in the divine flow.  That flow is present even in chaos and will emerge as the way everything will eventually right itself.  The situation is too complex to force any single remedy successfully.  Relying on your inner worth with perseverance and being in the flow will allow divine wisdom to take its course.
Continue reading “Today: It is time to be and not do – from the I Ching”

When limitations meet you at every turn, be still.  When the obstacles are removed, do not hesitate to move forward, lest opportunity be wasted.  Act, then wait to see the product of your efforts before moving on.
Continue reading “Today: When limitations meet you at every turn, be still – from the I Ching”