I-Ching
"Am I really doing what I should be?"
Three coins in my hand:
first throw
3 heads = 6. A broken line ( ---- ---- ) which changes to a firm line ( ------- )
second throw
2 tails = 8. A broken line ( ---- ---- ) that does not change.
third throw
2 heads = 7. A firm line ( -------- ) that does not change.
fourth throw
3 heads = 6. A broken line ( ---- ---- ) which changes to a firm line ( -------- )
fifth throw
2 tails = 8. A broken line ( ---- ---- ) that does not change.
sixth throw
2 heads = 7. A firm line ( -------- ) that does not change.
Original hexagram:
Upper:
--------
--- ---
--- ---
Lower:
-------
--- ---
--- ---
= 52. Power in Stillness.
Changing hexagram:
Upper:
-------
--- ---
-------
Lower:
-------
--- ---
--- ---
= 30. Dependant Light.
Hexagram 52 (taken from www.dreamhawk.com)
Kên (Pro: Gên; vowel so short as to be almost non-existent) - Power In Stillness
Listening to the voice of the silence, beyond the confusion of thoughts and senses brings us to the centre of things.
From here we act when there is need to act. We remain silent and still when there is need for inaction.
Often we create an enormous inner storm because our emotions or thoughts call up an imagined reality in which we then live in turmoil. Like someone for years fearing their partner will leave them, and so living in turmoil even though the partner is still there.
When you walk for hours up a mountain and then look back, the affairs of your life seem far away. Things that may have troubled can be seen in perspective from such a height. There is a remove from the immediacy of events that stirred us emotionally.
The ability to stand aside from emotions and thought, and see them as the scurrying ants they are, is necessary or possible in regard to this query. Recognise how great a skill it is to be capable of stilling thoughts and reactions and simply observe. This is done by recognising thoughts and emotions are not reality itself, only a phantom of it.
It must be remembered however that BEING or stillness, is balanced by BECOMING or change. In some way there is overbalance here toward being. Care must therefore be taken not to
repress change.
Key words: Still the mind and heart, lest their tempest rob all peace. Find balance between Being and Becoming.
The Moving Lines
1. The subtle inclination to move ahead on something new needs to be stilled. What ever you want to advance on, take time to consider in stillness for a while. When perception comes persist, to avoid irresolute indecision.
2. Too late you realise this direction should not have been taken, but you are carried along through involvement. It is not too late to stop, but you may not stop the person pressing you on.
3. In trying to stop the storm of sexual desire or emotions it must not be forced. Such desire imprisoned by restraint leads to painful conflict. Better to grow from within than to place restraints externally.
4. When the cat waits for the mouse its whole being is involved in its stillness. We would be wise to be as complete in our stillness as the cat. Do not fight motivations, but do not identify either.
5. Sometimes words are spoken out of agitation rather than quiet wisdom. Best then to remain silent and only speak when there is need.
6. Real stillness arises when within non action, there is no attempt to rigidly hold movement at bay. One does not motivate action, and yet allows things to happen. Deep self acceptance has flowered.
Hexagram 30
Li (Pro: Lee) - Dependent Light
The candle flame depends upon the wax for its light. Its flame kindles as many candles as touch it. Each igniting others.
The light of your own mind was lit by those who taught you. Honour this and realise your part in the scheme of things. Being receptive allows this inner light to burn brightly. This leads to greater connection with all, and brings success. Shed your light into the darkness of other lives.
In all ways ones existence is dependent upon all that exists. The flame of consciousness ignites through the intricate working of the body. It is a truth of life that we depend upon air, water and food. We also need others to make our clothes, grow our food, and teach us. Recognise your place in this world of interdependence and give as well as receive.
With joy accept this connection with all things and be a part of it. While aiming to be self reliant, accept your place in the community of beings which is society and nature. All are co-creators of the universe. Being independently a part of the creative whole leads to success.
Key words: Take time to clearly see your connections with family, society and the world. Acknowledge and work with these.
The Moving Lines.
1. Confusion - through the conflicting impressions of everyday life - may make it difficult to choose your actions. But a ship moves to its goal through innumerable alterations in course. Be like the ship by keeping your goal in mind.
2. Extremes of any kind have no place here, for you walk the middle path. This highest culture is beautiful. The sun shines, all is well. Supreme good fortune.
3. When the sun is setting we must prepare for darkness. An end is in sight. Prepare for it now, but enjoy the beauty of the sunset. To cry mournfully about endings or death, or to frantically grasp pleasures, is to miss living from the changeless.
4. Some good things come and pass from our hands before we even experience their delights. Do not burn your life away like a straw fire, without substance to create lasting warmth.
5. Tears of lament may bring good fortune. Such tears about life’s passing away may bring a change of heart and strength to meet what comes.
6. You may have to be forceful to correct the situation. Avoid unnecessary retaliation however. Discriminate between what must be removed and what disciplined.
Three coins in my hand:
first throw
3 heads = 6. A broken line ( ---- ---- ) which changes to a firm line ( ------- )
second throw
2 tails = 8. A broken line ( ---- ---- ) that does not change.
third throw
2 heads = 7. A firm line ( -------- ) that does not change.
fourth throw
3 heads = 6. A broken line ( ---- ---- ) which changes to a firm line ( -------- )
fifth throw
2 tails = 8. A broken line ( ---- ---- ) that does not change.
sixth throw
2 heads = 7. A firm line ( -------- ) that does not change.
Original hexagram:
Upper:
--------
--- ---
--- ---
Lower:
-------
--- ---
--- ---
= 52. Power in Stillness.
Changing hexagram:
Upper:
-------
--- ---
-------
Lower:
-------
--- ---
--- ---
= 30. Dependant Light.
Hexagram 52 (taken from www.dreamhawk.com)
Kên (Pro: Gên; vowel so short as to be almost non-existent) - Power In Stillness
Listening to the voice of the silence, beyond the confusion of thoughts and senses brings us to the centre of things.
From here we act when there is need to act. We remain silent and still when there is need for inaction.
Often we create an enormous inner storm because our emotions or thoughts call up an imagined reality in which we then live in turmoil. Like someone for years fearing their partner will leave them, and so living in turmoil even though the partner is still there.
When you walk for hours up a mountain and then look back, the affairs of your life seem far away. Things that may have troubled can be seen in perspective from such a height. There is a remove from the immediacy of events that stirred us emotionally.
The ability to stand aside from emotions and thought, and see them as the scurrying ants they are, is necessary or possible in regard to this query. Recognise how great a skill it is to be capable of stilling thoughts and reactions and simply observe. This is done by recognising thoughts and emotions are not reality itself, only a phantom of it.
It must be remembered however that BEING or stillness, is balanced by BECOMING or change. In some way there is overbalance here toward being. Care must therefore be taken not to
repress change.
Key words: Still the mind and heart, lest their tempest rob all peace. Find balance between Being and Becoming.
The Moving Lines
1. The subtle inclination to move ahead on something new needs to be stilled. What ever you want to advance on, take time to consider in stillness for a while. When perception comes persist, to avoid irresolute indecision.
2. Too late you realise this direction should not have been taken, but you are carried along through involvement. It is not too late to stop, but you may not stop the person pressing you on.
3. In trying to stop the storm of sexual desire or emotions it must not be forced. Such desire imprisoned by restraint leads to painful conflict. Better to grow from within than to place restraints externally.
4. When the cat waits for the mouse its whole being is involved in its stillness. We would be wise to be as complete in our stillness as the cat. Do not fight motivations, but do not identify either.
5. Sometimes words are spoken out of agitation rather than quiet wisdom. Best then to remain silent and only speak when there is need.
6. Real stillness arises when within non action, there is no attempt to rigidly hold movement at bay. One does not motivate action, and yet allows things to happen. Deep self acceptance has flowered.
Hexagram 30
Li (Pro: Lee) - Dependent Light
The candle flame depends upon the wax for its light. Its flame kindles as many candles as touch it. Each igniting others.
The light of your own mind was lit by those who taught you. Honour this and realise your part in the scheme of things. Being receptive allows this inner light to burn brightly. This leads to greater connection with all, and brings success. Shed your light into the darkness of other lives.
In all ways ones existence is dependent upon all that exists. The flame of consciousness ignites through the intricate working of the body. It is a truth of life that we depend upon air, water and food. We also need others to make our clothes, grow our food, and teach us. Recognise your place in this world of interdependence and give as well as receive.
With joy accept this connection with all things and be a part of it. While aiming to be self reliant, accept your place in the community of beings which is society and nature. All are co-creators of the universe. Being independently a part of the creative whole leads to success.
Key words: Take time to clearly see your connections with family, society and the world. Acknowledge and work with these.
The Moving Lines.
1. Confusion - through the conflicting impressions of everyday life - may make it difficult to choose your actions. But a ship moves to its goal through innumerable alterations in course. Be like the ship by keeping your goal in mind.
2. Extremes of any kind have no place here, for you walk the middle path. This highest culture is beautiful. The sun shines, all is well. Supreme good fortune.
3. When the sun is setting we must prepare for darkness. An end is in sight. Prepare for it now, but enjoy the beauty of the sunset. To cry mournfully about endings or death, or to frantically grasp pleasures, is to miss living from the changeless.
4. Some good things come and pass from our hands before we even experience their delights. Do not burn your life away like a straw fire, without substance to create lasting warmth.
5. Tears of lament may bring good fortune. Such tears about life’s passing away may bring a change of heart and strength to meet what comes.
6. You may have to be forceful to correct the situation. Avoid unnecessary retaliation however. Discriminate between what must be removed and what disciplined.
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