In the year 2017: Contemplate in Silence – from the I Ching

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It is a time when we are well advised to look within ourselves to know what is going on rather than trying to make sense of what we read from the external world.  That world has ended the year engulfed in chaos and delusion.  The perception of its image ceases to serve us in any useful way.  It is the memory of our life and the choices made that inform us of who and where we are and where we are going.  Not only must we examine every corner of the self.  Our vision must include the example we set for others by our very existence.  We must become aware of our impact in the lives of others.  We must see our self in others as clearly as we see ourselves.  This type of inquiry will of itself will make us more visible and provide the exemplary model for others to adopt and align with. Continue reading “In the year 2017: Contemplate in Silence – from the I Ching”

Today: Be humble in your relationships – from the I Ching

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Regardless of stature or rank, be humble in your relationships.  It is important to know the experience of the other.  True joy in your relationships rests on firmness and strength within, manifesting itself outwardly as yielding and gentle.

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