Today: “In times of deadlock, such as we are witnessing, a truly inspired idea can save the day.  As it catches on, it actually can replace conventional action, such as war, with creative solutions” From the I Ching

In times of deadlock, such as we are witnessing, a truly inspired idea can save the day.  As it catches on, it actually can replace conventional action, such as war, with creative solutions

Tao Te Ching – Verse 13 – Success is as dangerous as failure. Hope is as hollow as fear.

Today: “You go to college, you study, you graduate, and then you walk out into your life. But when you go to a spiritual teacher you become a leech, you stick to him.” Yogi Bhajan

Previous reading: “Living with the danger of chaotic uncertainty, you need only rely on your integrity, experience, flexibility and fortitude. Take a lesson from water and be like that.”

Previous previous reading: “Remember that there are always forces and tendencies beyond your view. Allow for unforeseen circumstances in any situation. Proceed with caution after mindful contemplation.”

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Read the text from Richard Wilhelm's, Thomas Cleary's, Brian Arnold's and other translations of the I Ching
59 – Fifty-Nine.  Huan / Dissolution

Wind carries the Mists aloft:
Sage rulers dedicated their lives to serving a Higher Power and built temples that still endure.

The King approaches his temple.
Success if you stay on course.
You may cross to the far shore.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

Walls meant to protect have instead separated and isolated.
Your defenses have kept you apart from those whom you most need to touch.
Whatever the reason for discord between you, it is time to lay down your arms.
Dispel the inflexible demands and fears of the Mind so that you may reunite in the Heart.
If you have begrudged, forgive.
If you have torn down, repair.
If you have injured, heal.
If you have judged, pardon.
If you have grasped, let go.

Nine in the fifth place means:

He cries in pain as he sweats out this fever.
The king opens the royal stockpile to his subjects.
No mistake.

His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat.
Dissolution! A king abides without blame.


Great ideas

In times of general dispersion and separation, a great idea provides a focal point for the organization of recovery. Just as an illness reaches its crisis in a dissolving sweat, so a great and stimulating idea is a true salvation in times of general deadlock. It gives the people a rallying point – a man in a ruling position who can dispel misunderstandings.
4 – Four.  Mêng / Inexperience

A fresh Spring at the foot of the Mountain:
The Superior Person refines his character by being thorough in every activity.
The Sage does not recruit students; the students seek him.
He asks nothing but a sincere desire to learn.
If the student doubts or challenges his authority, the Sage regretfully cuts his losses.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

This is a time of interchange between a mentor and pupil.
Whether you are the teacher or the student, it is a time of companionship along a mutual path.
This hexagram also emphasizes the eternal, cyclical nature of the mentor/student relationship — a mentor is merely a more seasoned pupil, further along on the journey.
A pupil holds within himself the seed of a future Master.

Today: “You go to college, you study, you graduate, and then you walk out into your life. But when you go to a spiritual teacher you become a leech, you stick to him.” Yogi Bhajan

“You go to college, you study, you graduate, and then you walk out into your life. But when you go to a spiritual teacher you become a leech, you stick to him. This is not the way; learn from the spiritual teacher. Practice and develop your life. The only way one should reach spirituality is to become fearless. If you are fearful, then you are not learning. If God is infinity and you realize God-consciousness and then you realize infinity, then you do not fear.” Yogi Bhajan

Meditation: LA742 921201 Fear 1, original fear

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Tao Te Ching – Verse 13 – Success is as dangerous as failure. Hope is as hollow as fear.

Tao Te Ching – Verse 13

Success is as dangerous as failure.
Hope is as hollow as fear.

What does it mean that success is as dangerous as failure?
Whether you go up the ladder or down it,
your position is shaky.
When you stand with your two feet on the ground,
you will always keep your balance. Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 13 – Success is as dangerous as failure. Hope is as hollow as fear.”