Today: Reform division into unity – From the I Ching

It is time to disperse and dissolve the divisive egotism that keeps us separate from each other. Much as water collects in individual lakes as a product of rain, we should recognize the individual blessings that have come to us and others through grace.

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Today: Advance cautiously

We must hold to our intentions through our deepest commitments and convictions. Those coming from our inner truth are worth the risk and must be carried out even if challenged by external powers.

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Today: Transcend your limitations

Everyone has limitations in relating in the world.  Optimally, we grow out of them by applying the technologies given to us by our teachers through the Guru.  That is not the same as chasing prescriptions and formulas in the belief that something good will happen.

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Today: Be aware of your own nourishment

Nourish others with kind support.  Be aware of the impact of your words.  Only support others who offer support in a positive way.

As you nourish others, also nourish yourself.    Consume only that which sustains.  Renounce your compulsions.

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Today: Let your inner fire ignite…

Let your inner Fire ignite passion in every heart it touches.

A Promethean flame is delivering light and heat to the situation at hand.
This radiance will cause such an alchemical transformation of circumstances that the changes will seem magical, miraculous.
Yet they are only shifts of perspective and attitude that bring clarity.  Do not make your passion personal. Rather share it generously without ego.

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Today: What does not work… – from the I Ching

What does not work cannot be made to work just by trying harder or by force.  The only recourse is to fall back and rely on your inner worth, which will shine with accomplishments in another time or under other circumstances, if you focus on the inner development required to allow you to grow in ways that make that possible.

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Today: Drop endeavors that do not serve you

It is wise to separate yourself from forces that do not serve you and would rob you of your peace. There is no failure in retreat that allows you to regroup and move toward your own center and a much stronger position. Ultimately you will have a stronger grasp of your situation.

It may seem as if you are wandering in unknown territory until you can begin to move and relate with your environment from within yourself.  Watch, listen, study, contemplate, then step lightly but decisively on.

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Today: Let the small depart

Whatever is holding you back and thwarting your aspirations to elevation and enrichment, whether a person or or situation, don’t struggle with it. If you don’t feed its influence over you, it will leave of its own accord and you will regain awesome personal power.

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Today: Speak softly and act with firmness, calmness and confidence

Exert your influence in small ways with gentle persuasion.  Be sparing of words and act with confidence and conviction so that others who are held hostage by their prejudices and mistaken beliefs can begin to find liberation by your example.

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Today: Be patient and confident

If what you seek is just out of reach or a long time coming, practice self restraint and become even more graceful. Control your fear and hold your confidence. You will be rewarded with opportunities that are commensurate with your creativity.   You can then write your own ticket.

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Today: Be keenly aware of your influence on others

What you say and what you do have an impact beyond the current place and moment.  Your actions and words will emanate infinitely from a particular point in space and time and never be undone. Whether they are consiously felt by yourself and others in the moment does not change the nature of their projection and propagation. Whether they are overt and willful actions or the subtle projection of your presence in the now,  or simply prayer, they are forever.

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Today: Watch and listen

You have access to a wealth of experience around you that you can use to guide you.  Your own inexperience should not impede your successfully navigating the many choices you face. Do not fear making choices thereby becoming paralyzed, nor rush into action with youthful folly. Your actions may seem ineffective at first or not enough, but the wise choices will pan out in the end. If you know the choice is right, the result will be favorable. Keep your eyes open and learn from your own and others’  experience. Remember what you have been taught.

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Today: Start fresh – from the I Ching

It is a good day to begin something, or begin something again.  Regardless of how previous efforts were subverted, there now will be little resistance to your loftiest intentions.  If mistakes were made we can press reset and begin again with a blank slate.  If previously we did not know how to begin, we can proceed now confidently.

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