“If you have harmony with nature, you will be exalted; if you fight it, you will be consumed.” Yogi Bhajan
Meditation: M136-970930 – Work on Shashara, Balance Earth and Heavens
Day: May 17, 2026
Tao Te Ching – Verse 48 – In pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the practice of the Tao, every day something is dropped.
Tao Te Ching – Verse 48
In pursuit of knowledge,
every day something is added.
In the practice of the Tao,
every day something is dropped.
Less and less do you need to force things,
until finally you arrive at non-action.
When nothing is done,
nothing is left undone.
True mastery can be gained
by letting things go their own way.
It can’t be gained by interfering. Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 48 – In pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the practice of the Tao, every day something is dropped.”
Today: “The corruption and decay that we have witnessed can still be addressed and dealt with as it has not necessarily reached the core of the larger group psyche.” from the I Ching
The corruption and decay that we have witnessed can still be addressed and dealt with as it has not necessarily reached the core of the larger group psyche.
See Tao Te Ching – Verse 47 – Without opening your door, you can open your heart to the world
See the previous reading: Today: “Still waiting. Be still. Keep composure. Do not react. Much is still in motion. You have to allow things to play out.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Waiting for impending disaster, tempers may flare. Stay calm and enjoy some measure of stability while it lasts.” from the I Ching
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18 – Eighteen. Ku / Repairing the Damage
Winds sweep through the Mountain valley:
The Superior Person sweeps away corruption and stagnation by stirring up the people and strengthening their spirit.
Supreme success.
Before crossing to the far shore, consider the move for three days.
After crossing, devote three days of hard labor to damage control.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You are blessed with an opportunity to resuscitate that which others have abandoned as beyond repair.
This ruin wasn’t caused by evil intention, but by indifference to decay.
Just by addressing yourself to the problem, you exhibit a new awareness, a fresh perspective.
This is a time of recovery, renewal, regeneration.
Six in the beginning means:Correcting his father’s error, a son treads dangerously close to dishonor. Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
And When Did You Last See Your Father? – William Yeames |
| Rigid adherence to tradition has resulted in decay. But the decay has not yet penetrated deeply and so can still be easily remedied. It is as if a son were compensating for the decay his father allowed to creep in. Then no blame attaches to the father. However, one must not overlook the danger or take the matter too lightly. Only if one is conscious of the danger connected with every reform will everything go well in the end. |
26 – Twenty-Six. Ta Ch’u / Recharging Power
Heaven’s motherlode waits within the Mountain:
The Superior Person mines deep into history’s wealth of wisdom and deeds, charging his character with timeless strength.
Persevere.
Drawing sustenance from these sources creates good fortune.
Then you may cross to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
There are important precedents in this situation.
Others have trodden this Path before you, overcoming the same obstacles facing you now, and making crucial decisions at the same crossroads.
Study their journals, watch for their trail markings.
Gain inspiration and wisdom from the heroes and learn from the mistakes of those who chose a sidepath.
All were Seekers, explorers whose daring mapped a course you can follow.
The words and deeds of the finest can imbue you with the courage necessary to face what lies before you.