Today: ”The victory over the small, petty, petulant, predatory forces is already won.  Make sure the dark elements are completely stripped of their power and influence. – a reading from the I Ching

The victory over the small, petty, petulant, predatory forces is already won.  Make sure the dark elements are completely stripped of their power and influence.  Be vigilant to remove any new weeds in the garden as they pop up.  Then we will all flourish with abundance.

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#43, line 5, #55
Even if only one inferior man is occupying a ruling position in a city, he is able to oppress superior men. Even a single passion still lurking in the heart has power to obscure reason. Passion and reason cannot exist side by side- therefore fight without quarter is necessary if the good is to prevail.
In a resolute struggle of the good against evil, there are, however, definite rules that must not be disregarded, if it is to succeed. First, resolution must be based on a union of strength and friendliness. Second, a compromise with evil is not possible; evil must under all circumstances be openly discredited. Nor must our own passions and shortcomings be glossed over. Third, the struggle must not be carried on directly by force. If evil is branded, it thinks of weapons, and if we do it the favor of fighting against it blow for blow, we lose in the end because thus we ourselves get entangled in hatred and passion. Therefore it is important to begin at home, to be on guard in our own persons against the faults we have branded. In this way, finding no opponent, the sharp edges of the weapons of evil become dulled. For the same reasons we should not combat our own faults directly. As long as we wrestle with them, they continue victorious. Finally, the best way to fight evil is to make energetic progress in the good.
Weeds always grow back again and are difficult to exterminate. So too the struggle against an inferior man in a high position demands firm resolution. One has certain relations with him, hence there is danger that one may give up the struggle as hopeless. But this must not be. One must go on resolutely and not allow himself to be deflected from his course. Only in this way does one remain free of blame.
It is not given to every mortal to bring about a time of outstanding greatness and abundance. Only a born ruler of men is able to do it, because his will is directed to what is great. Such a time of abundance is usually brief. Therefore a sage might well feel sad in view of the decline that must follow. But such sadness does not befit him. Only a man who is inwardly free of sorrow and care can lead in a time of abundance. He must be like the sun at midday, illuminating and gladdening everything under heaven.

Meditation: NM0415 – 20010910 – Karma & Dharma

Today: I Ching – Previous Readings

Today: ”Your destiny is your own.  It’s not for flaunting in a show, rather for quietly contemplating reality as it is, the self as you are, and everyone else as they are. – a reading from the I Ching

Your destiny is your own.  It’s not for flaunting in a show, rather for quietly contemplating reality as it is, the self as you are, and everyone else as they are.  Then, liberation:  from trying to be the doer and all the trouble that brings;  from trying to be not you, bringing constant rebuke from the universe; from your expectations for others, inevitably bringing disappointment.

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#2, line 4, #40
This is a time for dealing with reality as it is, not as you would have it be.
If you realize that in this situation you are the receptor, not the transmitter of the stimulus, you will find yourself reaching goals that seemed unattainable under your own steam.
If you persist in futile efforts to be the Shaper rather than the Shaped, you will completely miss this unique opportunity.
Be a tied-up sack, letting your inner contents remain unseen.
There will be no praise, but also no blame.
The relief you experience here is not your own personal pardon, but the release of others from your rigid expectations.
Like a hot air balloon, you will rise to new heights as you cast the heavy sandbags of resentments and restrictions away from you.
Feel the lightness of being that results from forgiving others and accepting them as they are.
Free yourself of the endless vigil of policing the behavior of others.
See them for who they are, not what they can or can’t do for you.

Meditation: Breath to Conquer Time Space and Destiny

Today: I Ching – Previous Readings

Today: “A true seeker is one who will seek God in his heart.” – Yogi Bhajan

“What you are you are, and destiny is destiny. Make a dog emperor and still he will lick the grinding wheel.” Yogi Bhajan

Meditation: NM0415 – 20010910 – Karma & Dharma

What else Yogi Bhajan said

Today: ”You are called to gather all of your strength and the power of the cosmos to overcome obstruction.- a reading from the I Ching

You are called to gather all of your strength and the power of the cosmos to overcome obstruction.  Promote harmony among your allies.  Inspire all in service to the whole. You will realize success.

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#6, line 5, #15
CONFLICT DEVELOPS when one feels himself to be in the right and runs into opposition. If one is not convinced of being in the right, opposition leads to craftiness or high-handed encroachment but not to open conflict.
If a man is entangled in a conflict, his only salvation lies in being so clear- headed and inwardly strong that he is always ready to come to terms by meeting the opponent halfway. To carry on the conflict to the bitter end has evil effects even when one is the right, because the enmity is then perpetuated. It is important to see the great man, that is, an impartial man whose authority is great enough to terminate the conflict amicably or assure a just decision. In times of strife, crossing the great water is to be avoided, that is, dangerous enterprises are not to be begun, because in order to be successful they require concerted unity of focus. Conflict within weakens the power to conquer danger without.
Here we see a man who is called to help in an emergency. He should not seek to evade the obstructions, no matter how dangerously they pile up before him. But because he is really called to the task, the power of his spirit is strong enough to attract helpers whom he can effectively organise, so that through the well-directed co-operation of all participants the obstruction is overcome.
It is the law of heaven to make fullness empty and to make full what is modest; when the sun is at its zenith, it must, according to the law of heaven, turn toward its setting, and at its nadir it rises toward a new dawn. In obedience to the same law, the moon when it is full begins to wane, and when empty of light it waxes again. This heavenly law works itself out in the fates of men also. It is the law of earth to alter the full and to contribute to the modest. High mountains are worn down by the waters, and the valleys are filled up. It is the law of fate to undermine what is full and to prosper the modest. And men also hate fullness and love the modest.
The destinies of men are subject to immutable laws that must fulfil themselves. But man has it in his power to shape his fate, according as his behavior exposes him to the influence of benevolent or of destructive forces. When a man holds a high position and is nevertheless modest, he shines with the light of wisdom; if he is in a lowly position and is modest, he cannot be passed by. Thus the superior man can carry out his work to the end without boasting of what he has achieved.

Meditation: LA747 921231 Fear 6, to command yourself

Today: I Ching – Previous Readings

Today: “When a man becomes God-conscious, he becomes humble enough to present his entire personality before the world without fear.” – Yogi Bhajan

“When a man becomes God-conscious, he becomes humble enough to present his entire personality before the world without fear.” Yogi Bhajan

Meditation: LA742 921201 Fear 1, original fear

What else Yogi Bhajan said

Today: ”Rather than taking a firm position, resolve conflicts diplomatically.- a reading from the I Ching

Rather than taking a firm position, resolve conflicts diplomatically.

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#6
CONFLICT DEVELOPS when one feels himself to be in the right and runs into opposition. If one is not convinced of being in the right, opposition leads to craftiness or high-handed encroachment but not to open conflict.
If a man is entangled in a conflict, his only salvation lies in being so clear- headed and inwardly strong that he is always ready to come to terms by meeting the opponent halfway. To carry on the conflict to the bitter end has evil effects even when one is the right, because the enmity is then perpetuated. It is important to see the great man, that is, an impartial man whose authority is great enough to terminate the conflict amicably or assure a just decision. In times of strife, crossing the great water is to be avoided, that is, dangerous enterprises are not to be begun, because in order to be successful they require concerted unity of focus. Conflict within weakens the power to conquer danger without.

Meditation: The Neutral Mind

Today: I Ching – Previous Readings

Today: “Have patience, for patience pays.” – Yogi Bhajan

“Dear ones, never blame anyone or anything. Whatever happens, you must have asked for it, and you must have asked for it for a purpose. Have patience, for patience pays.” Yogi Bhajan

Lecture and Meditation: Patience Pays – LA-19831020

What else Yogi Bhajan said

Today: ”Look inward before turning your vision outward.  Merge your duality and manifest what is in your heart.” – a reading from the I Ching

Look inward before turning your vision outward.  Merge your duality and manifest what is in your heart.

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#60, line 6. #61
Cultivating the proper disciplines and the proper degree of discipline are the concerns of this hexagram.  By limiting options, you may give more attention to priorities.  One who is all over the map is no less lost than one without a map.  Avoid asceticism, however.  Deprivation is not wise discipline.  The key here is regulation, not restriction.
Self-discipline teetering toward self-destruction.  An empty martyrdom.
Turn back.
The subject of this hexagram discovers a key to Tranquility by first gaining insight into his own nature, then turning that vision outward.  By resolving inner conflicts and being at peace with himself, he learns to gain insight into others.  In effect, he enters another, sees with the other’s eyes, listens with the other’s ears, feels with the other’s heart.  He then returns to his own center, with new perspective and understanding.

Meditation: LA653-900612 – Self Hypnotic Trance

Today: I Ching – Previous Readings

Today: “A woman who is capable of giving birth must give birth to a saint, a hero, or a giver.” – Yogi Bhajan

“A woman who is capable of giving birth must give birth to a saint, a hero, or a giver.” Yogi Bhajan

Meditation: LA907 970311 burn the subconscious “Life is Love”

What else Yogi Bhajan said

Today: ”Meet your challenges with sincerity, simplicity and flexibility.” – a reading from the I Ching

Meet your challenges with sincerity, simplicity and flexibility.  Do not let them dampen the spirit.  Remain cheerful.

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#29, line 4. #47Through repetition of danger we grow accustomed to it. Water sets the example for the right conduct under such circumstances. It flows on and on, and merely fills up all the places through which it flows; it does not shrink from any dangerous spot nor from any plunge, and nothing can make it lose its own essential nature. It remains true to itself under all conditions. Thus likewise, if one is sincere when confronted with difficulties, the heart can penetrate the meaning of the situation. And once we have gained inner mastery of a problem, it will come about naturally that the action we take will succeed. In danger all that counts is really carrying out all that has to be done- -thoroughness – and going forward, in order not to perish through tarrying in the danger.
Properly used, danger can have an important meaning as a protective measure. Thus heaven has its perilous height protecting it against every attempt at invasion, and earth has its mountains and bodies of water, separating countries by their dangers. Thus also rulers make use of danger to protect themselves against attacks from without and against turmoil within.
In times of danger ceremonious forms are dropped. What matters most is sincerity. Although as a rule it is customary for an official to present certain introductory gifts and recommendations before he is appointed, here everything is simplified to the utmost. The gifts are insignificant, there is no one to sponsor him, he introduces himself; yet all this need not be humiliating if only there is the honest intention of mutual help in danger. Still another idea is suggested. The window is the place through which light enters the room. If in difficult times we want to enlighten someone, we must begin with that which is in itself lucid and proceed quite simply from that point on.
Times of adversity are the reverse of times of success, but they can lead to success if they befall the right man. When a strong man meets with adversity, he remains cheerful despite all danger, and this cheerfulness is the source of later successes; it is that stability which is stronger than fate. He who lets his spirit be broken by exhaustion certainly has no success. But if adversity only bends a man, it creates in him a power to react that is bound in time to manifest itself. No inferior man is capable of this. Only the great man brings about good fortune and remains blameless. It is true that for the time being outward influence is denied him, because his words have no effect. Therefore in times of adversity it is important to be strong within and sparing of words.

Meditation: Melt Negativity – From the Master’s Touch 1997

Today: I Ching – Previous Readings

Today: “God means total creativity, but the power of love is beyond that.” – Yogi Bhajan

“God means total creativity, but the power of love is beyond that. Why? Because all of creativity is the offering of love. Total existence is based on love.” Yogi Bhajan

Meditation: LA907 970311 burn the subconscious “Life is Love”

What else Yogi Bhajan said

Today: ”Fully appreciate a moment of peace and harmony.  ” – a reading from the I Ching

Fully appreciate a moment of peace and harmony.

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#11, line 5, #63
Heaven and Earth embrace, giving birth to Peace.
The Superior Person serves as midwife, presenting the newborn gift to the people.
The small depart; the great approach.  Success.  Good fortune.  It doesn’t get any better than this.
Everything is in harmony, all obstacles are cleared from your Path, anything you could ask for is right at hand.  This is the Elysian Fields, the Garden of Eden.
The emperor gives his blessing to his daughter’s marriage to a commoner.
All ranks of life benefit from this.
The transition from the old to the new time is already accomplished. In principle, everything stands systematised, and it is only in regard to details that success is still to be achieved. In respect to this, however, we must be careful to maintain the right attitude. Everything proceeds as if of its own accord, and this can all too easily tempt us to relax and let things take their course without troubling over details. Such indifference is the root of all evil. Symptoms of decay are bound to be the result. Here we have the rule indicating the usual course of history. But this rule is not an inescapable law. He who understands it is in position to avoid its effects by dint of unremitting perseverance and caution.

Meditation: Listening to Angelic Whispers – from the Mind

Today: I Ching – Previous Readings

Today: “If you will meditate on the primal sound you will see the unseen, you will hear the unheard, and you will feel the unfeelable.” – Yogi Bhajan

“If you will meditate on the primal sound you will see the unseen, you will hear the unheard, and you will feel the unfeelable.” Yogi Bhajan

Meditation: Listening to Angelic Whispers – from the Mind

What else Yogi Bhajan said

Today: ”When you are contradicted or face resistance, don’t blame, don’t judge.   Don’t force the issue.  Follow your own path.” – a reading from the I Ching

When you are contradicted or face resistance, don’t blame, don’t judge.   Don’t force the issue.  Follow your own path.

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#6
An expansive void where nothing can dwell.
Even though he sincerely knows he is right, the Superior Person anticipates opposition and carefully prepares for any incident.

Good fortune if your conflict results in compromise.
Misfortune if your conflict escalates to confrontation.
Seek advice.
Postpone your crossing to the far shore.
Conflict is a necessary part of life.  Tension upon the strings of a violin can make majestic music.  The critical mass of two hydrogen atoms trying to occupy the same space fuel the sun that nourishes our solar system.
Most conflicts you face in life are the result of your Path converging with another’s.  Your Path is not his, and one Path is not necessarily more right than the other.  Can you work together to remove the blockage?

Meditation: NM0163 – Feel God Within You, The Kindness in You

Today: I Ching – Previous Readings

Today: “One who does not know how to live to his word does not know how to live.” – Yogi Bhajan

“One who does not know how to live to his word does not know how to live. And happiness will never come to him, because the word was with God, the word created this world. But if you will honor the word, you will be honored in this world.” Yogi Bhajan

Meditation: NM0163 – Feel God Within You, The Kindness in You

What else Yogi Bhajan said

Today: ”Do not grasp for what is dangled in front of you as a quick fix for your longings.” – a reading from the I Ching

Do not grasp for what is dangled in front of you as a quick fix for your longings.  Regardless of self perceived deficiencies, your chosen life path will see you through to your destiny.  Be strong.  Persevere.

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#54, line 3, #32
The Thunderstorm inseminates the swelling Lake, then moves on where the Lake cannot follow:  The Superior Person views passing trials in the light of Eternal Truths.  Any action will prove unfortunate.  Nothing furthers.
This is at best a Marriage of Convenience.  You have found yourself in desperate straits, a position of weakness, and you are tempted to pay dearly for a remedy.
A drowning man isn’t picky about who throws him a rope.  The rescue offered to you now is undesirable.  It may pull you out of this sticky situation, but it will cause even greater predicaments down the road.  Don’t obligate yourself in this way.  You are selling your future for a quick fix today.
A girl who is in a lowly position and finds no husband may, in some circumstances, still win shelter as a concubine.
This pictures the situation of a person who longs too much for joys that cannot be obtained in the usual way. He enters upon a situation not altogether compatible with self-esteem. Neither judgement nor warning is added to this line; it merely lays bare the actual situation, so that everyone may draw a lesson from it.
The Superior Person possesses a resiliency and durability that lets him remain firmly and faithfully on course.  Such constancy deserves success.
Endurance is the key to success in this situation.  However, durability is not synonymous with stone-like rigidity.  True resilience requires a flexibility that allows adaptation to any adverse condition, while still remaining true to the core.  Can you maintain your integrity under any circumstance?
Can you influence the situation without giving opposing forces anything to resist?  Then you will endure to reach your goal.

Meditation: NM345- Strengthen and enhance the radiant body

Today: I Ching – Previous Readings