If someone accepts me as a God, he will see God in me. If someone should accept me as a devil, he will see the devil in me. But he is the one who is going to see, I am not. Why should I worry? But, if someone tells me I am a devil and I tell him that I am not and he is, then I am a real devil; then the devil comes out in me. There is a devil in me and there is a God in me; the question is what comes out of me.” Yogi Bhajan
Tao Te Ching – Verse 69 – Rather than make the first move it is better to wait and see.
Tao Te Ching – Verse 69
The generals have a saying:
“Rather than make the first move
it is better to wait and see.
Rather than advance an inch
it is better to retreat a yard.”
This is called
going forward without advancing,
pushing back without using weapons. Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 69 – Rather than make the first move it is better to wait and see.”
Today: “You have retreated far enough. What was confronting you has abated, but still close at hand. Give space to the situation before continuing as before.” from the I Ching
You have retreated far enough. What was confronting you has abated, but still close at hand. Give space to the situation before continuing as before.
See the previous pevious reading: Today: “Recognize and strive to understand your connections with everyone. Be open in your relations, casual and otherwise, while remaining true to the reality you have come to know.” from the I Ching
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Meditation: LA860-960131-Increase the Flow of Earth Within You
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See Richard Wilhelm's translation for this reading
33 – Thirty-Three. Tun / Retreat
The tranquil Mountain towers overhead, yet remains this side of Heaven:
The Superior Person avoids the petty and superficial by keeping shallow men at a distance, not in anger but with dignity.
Such a retreat sweeps the path clear to Success.
Occupy yourself with minute detail.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
Retreat in this instance is not a desperate flight in disarray, but a conscious choice to distance yourself from forces that would rob you of your peace.
It is not a surrender, but a regrouping.
Retreat from this conflict is actually an advance toward your own center.
You move toward balance, and thus a much stronger position.
Six at the beginning [yin at bottom] means:
You have reached the outlands of your retreat.
To hold your advantage, fall back no further.
At the tail in retreat. This is dangerous.
One must not wish to undertake anything.
The Japanese cavalry taken possession of Khobarovsk pursueing[sic] and attacking the enemies 1919
Since the hexagram is the picture of something that is retreating, the lowest line represents the tail and the top line the head. In a retreat it is advantageous to be at the front. Here one is at the back, in immediate contact with the pursuing enemy. This is dangerous, and under such circumstances it is not advisable to undertake anything. Keeping still is the easiest way of escaping from the threatening danger.
13 – Thirteen. T’ung Jên / Social Mechanism
Heaven reflects the Flame of clarity:
The Superior Person analyzes the various levels and working parts of the social structure, and uses them to advantage.
Success if you keep to your course.
You may cross to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is a matter of Positioning — not only yourself, but others as well.
There are niches to be filled, potentials to be realized, right livelihoods to be found.
You are not building a new organization, but shoring up an existing infrastructure.
It’s worth the effort, because it will provide union, community, and an ironclad alliance.
Today: “What is the difference between a man of God-consciousness and an individual man?” Yogi Bhajan
“What is the difference between a man of God-consciousness and an individual man? Men of God-consciousness are three people at the same time. Men of self-consciousness are also three people at the same time. The man of God-consciousness has God, his guru, and himself. The man of self-consciousness has himself, his ego, and his desire. It is a question of being limited and unlimited.” Yogi Bhajan
Tao Te Ching – Verse 68 – The best athlete wants his opponent at his best. The best general enters the mind of his enemy. The best businessman serves the communal good. The best leader follows the will of the people.
Tao Te Ching – Verse 68
The best athlete
wants his opponent at his best.
The best general
enters the mind of his enemy.
The best businessman
serves the communal good.
The best leader
follows the will of the people. Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 68 – The best athlete wants his opponent at his best. The best general enters the mind of his enemy. The best businessman serves the communal good. The best leader follows the will of the people.”
Today: “You have a choice as to how you will live out your remaining days on earth. You can remain in denial and live as if life is a party. You can live your remaining days in regret for living in delusion. Or, you can atone for life’s transgressions, take responsibility for what remains and work on writing your destiny.” from the I Ching
You have a choice as to how you will live out your remaining days on earth. You can remain in denial and live as if life is a party. You can live your remaining days in regret for living in delusion. Or, you can atone for life’s transgressions, take responsibility for what remains and work on writing your destiny.
See the previous reading: Today: “Recognize and strive to understand your connections with everyone. Be open in your relations, casual and otherwise, while remaining true to the reality you have come to know.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Be exactly who you are, allow others to be themselves, regardless of how foolish they appear. You can be an example. They have to find their own way.” from the I Ching
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All of the following contribute to the flow of what’s happening in recent readings:
Meditation: LA093-790319 – Pranic Energy – the Earth Element Balanced by Ether
Meditation: LA860-960131-Increase the Flow of Earth Within You
Still relevant:
See Richard Wilhelm's translation for this reading
30 – Thirty. Li / Igniting
Fire sparks more Flames:
The Superior Person holds an inner Fire that ignites passion in every heart it touches, until all the world is enlightened and aflame.
With so searing a flame, success will not be denied you.
Take care to be as peaceful and nurturing as the cow in the meadow; you are strong enough to be gentle.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
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.
The passions kindled by this fire must be harnessed and used judiciously, or they threaten to consume your hopes and dreams.
Nine in the third place means:Old men read the lesson in the setting sun. Their choice is their fortune. In the light of the setting sun,
Pacific sunset |
| Here the end of the day has come. The light of the setting sun calls to mind the fact that life is transitory and conditional. Caught in this external bondage, men are usually robbed of their inner freedom as well. The sense of the transitoriness of life impels them to uninhibited revelry in order to enjoy life while it lasts, or else they yield to melancholy and spoil the precious time by lamenting the approach of old age. Both attitudes are wrong. To the superior man it makes no difference whether death comes early or late. He cultivates himself, awaits his allotted time, and in this way secures his fate. |
21 – Twenty-One. Shih Ho / Biting Through
The merciless, searing judgement of Lightning fulfills the warning prophecies of distant Thunder.
Sage rulers preserved Justice by clearly defining the laws, and by delivering the penalties decreed.
Though unpleasant, it is best to let justice have its due.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
A terrible reckoning is due.
A wrong will be righted — and even if it has been you who has been wronged, you will tremble at the terrible power of Justice untempered by Mercy.
Pray for your oppressor, that his punishment will fit his crime.
Today: “Because you carry scriptures on your back like a donkey, you think you are a wise man.” Yogi Bhajan
“Because you carry scriptures on your back like a donkey, you think you are a wise man. So long as scriptures come only on your tongue, so long as they do not come from your soul, you are kidding yourself.” Yogi Bhajan
Tao Te Ching – Verse 67 – Some say that my teaching is nonsense.
Tao Te Ching – Verse 67
Some say that my teaching is nonsense.
Others call it lofty but impractical.
But to those who have looked inside themselves,
this nonsense makes perfect sense.
And to those who put it into practice,
this loftiness has roots that go deep.
I have just three things to teach:
simplicity, patience, compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures. Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 67 – Some say that my teaching is nonsense.”
Today: “It’s time to take out the garbage. You still have the means to throw out the corrupt elements that have wormed their way into the public discourse. New blood will, in time, mature to be the lifeblood.” from the I Ching
It’s time to take out the garbage. You still have the means to throw out the corrupt elements that have wormed their way into the public discourse. New blood will, in time, mature to be the lifeblood.
and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 66 – If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them.
See the previous reading: Today: “Be exactly who you are, allow others to be themselves, regardless of how foolish they appear. You can be an example. They have to find their own way.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Recognize and strive to understand your connections with everyone. Be open in your relations, casual and otherwise, while remaining true to the reality you have come to know.” from the I Ching
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All of the following contribute to the flow of what’s happening in recent readings:
Meditation: LA093-790319 – Pranic Energy – the Earth Element Balanced by Ether
Meditation: LA860-960131-Increase the Flow of Earth Within You
Still relevant:
See Richard Wilhelm's translation for this reading
50 – Fifty. Ting / The Caldron
Fire rises hot and bright from the Wood beneath the sacrificial caldron:
The Superior Person positions himself correctly within the flow of Cosmic forces.
Supreme Accomplishment.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
Your needs are coming into harmony with the requirements of the Cosmos.
Blending brilliantly with the Dance of Life, you are becoming an actual element of Cosmic Law.
Your goals will now be realized because you no longer cut against the Cosmic grain; you are no longer swimming against the flow of the Tao.
You are acquiring an intuitive sense of what can and cannot be, and aligning your efforts accordingly.
Six at the beginning [yin at bottom] means:
Tip over the caldron and get rid of its stagnant contents once and for all.
He marries a woman to give her children a home.
Blameless.
A ting with legs upturned.
Furthers removal of stagnating stuff.
One takes a concubine for the sake of her son.
No blame.
Caldron upside down
If a ting is turned upside down before being used, no harm is done — on the contrary, this clears it of refuse. A concubine’s position is lowly, but because she has a son she comes to be honored.
These two metaphors express the idea that in a highly developed civilisation, such as that indicated by this hexagram, every person of good will can in some way or other succeed. No matter how lowly he may be, provided he is ready to purify himself, he is accepted. He attains a station in which he can prove himself fruitful in accomplishment, and as a result he gains recognition.
30 – Thirty. Li / Igniting
Fire sparks more Flames:
The Superior Person holds an inner Fire that ignites passion in every heart it touches, until all the world is enlightened and aflame.
With so searing a flame, success will not be denied you.
Take care to be as peaceful and nurturing as the cow in the meadow; you are strong enough to be gentle.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
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.
The passions kindled by this fire must be harnessed and used judiciously, or they threaten to consume your hopes and dreams.
Today: “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and everyone has his own aspect of beauty and he is contributing, as is the whole universe.” Yogi Bhajan
“Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and everyone has his own aspect of beauty and he is contributing, as is the whole universe. The plants, the animals, the birds, the human beings, they all contribute to universal beauty; that is a creative concept, a creative meditation.” Yogi Bhajan
Meditation: LA779 – 19930916 – Kriya to Create a Miracle for Yourself
Tao Te Ching – Verse 66 – If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them.
Tao Te Ching – Verse 66
All streams flow to the sea
because it is lower than they are.
Humility gives it its power.
If you want to govern the people,
you must place yourself below them.
If you want to lead the people,
you must learn how to follow them.
Today: “Be exactly who you are, allow others to be themselves, regardless of how foolish they appear. You can be an example. They have to find their own way.” from the I Ching
Be exactly who you are, allow others to be themselves, regardless of how foolish they appear. You can be an example. They have to find their own way.
and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 65 – The ancient Masters didn’t try to educate the people, but kindly taught them to not-know.
See the previous reading: Today: “Recognize and strive to understand your connections with everyone. Be open in your relations, casual and otherwise, while remaining true to the reality you have come to know.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “It is time to begin fixing what has been spoiled and broken. There is no road map for recovery from such unprecedented chaos. Use your intuitive intellect rather than following compulsion.” from the I Ching
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All of the following contribute to the flow of what’s happening in recent readings:
Meditation: LA093-790319 – Pranic Energy – the Earth Element Balanced by Ether
Meditation: LA860-960131-Increase the Flow of Earth Within You
Still relevant:
See Richard Wilhelm's translation for this reading
7 – Seven Shih / Recruiting Allies
Deep Water beneath the Earth’s surface:
Untapped resources are available.
The Superior Person nourishes and instructs the people, building a loyal, disciplined following.
Good fortune.
No mistakes if you follow a course led by experience.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You must gain support from others.
Find a way to make others want to see your objectives met as badly as you want it.
How can they profit from the attainment of this goal?
Can you command confidence that you are just the person that can bring this plan to fruition?
Six in the fourth place means:It is never a mistake to retreat to a stronger position. The army retreats. No blame.
US army retreat |
| In the face of a superior enemy, with whom it would be hopeless to engage in battle, an orderly retreat is the only correct procedure, because it will save the army from defeat and disintegration. It is by no means a sign of courage or strength to insist upon engaging in a hopeless struggle regardless of circumstances. |
38 – Thirty-Eight. K’uei / Estrangement
Fire distances itself from its nemesis, the Lake:
No matter how large or diverse the group, the Superior Person remains uniquely himself.
Small accomplishments are possible.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You are working at cross-purposes with another.
The distance between you is very wide.
The gap can be closed, however, with no compromise of your integrity.
You are not adversaries in this case — just two persons addressing individual needs.
Ask yourself: are these needs mutually exclusive?
Is there common ground here?
Must there be one winner and one loser?
Could you become partners in seeking a solution that would allow for two winners?
Today: “There is a way to encounter your mind” – Yogi Bhajan
“There is a way to encounter your mind. A way to feel its boundaries, shape, function, and potential. We invite you to explore. Experience your self and share what you learn with others.” Yogi Bhajan
Meditation: M061b-19901124 – Know the structure of the mind
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 65 – The ancient Masters didn’t try to educate the people, but kindly taught them to not-know.
Tao Te Ching – Verse 65
The ancient Masters
didn’t try to educate the people,
but kindly taught them to not-know.
When they think that they know the answers,
people are difficult to guide.
When they know that they don’t know,
people can find their own way.
Today: “Recognize and strive to understand your connections with everyone. Be open in your relations, casual and otherwise, while remaining true to the reality you have come to know.” from the I Ching
Recognize and strive to understand your connections with everyone. Be open in your relations, casual and otherwise, while remaining true to the reality you have come to know.
and then this: Tao Te Ching – Verse 64 – Prevent trouble before it arises. Put things in order before they exist.
See the previous reading: Today: “It is time to begin fixing what has been spoiled and broken. There is no road map for recovery from such unprecedented chaos. Use your intuitive intellect rather than following compulsion.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Grave danger all around. Stand fast. Do not act. Wait until an opening in the situation.” from the I Ching
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Meditation: LA093-790319 – Pranic Energy – the Earth Element Balanced by Ether
All of the following contribute to the flow of what’s happening in recent readings:
Meditation: LA860-960131-Increase the Flow of Earth Within You
Still relevant:
See Richard Wilhelm's translation for this reading
8 – Eight. Pi / Bonding
Deep Waters on the face of the Earth:
Surface waters flow together.
The Superior Person recognizes the situation calls for joining together.
Thus he cultivates friendly relations with all.
Good fortune is possible.
Cast the coins again to discover if you have the qualities needed to lead such a group.
Then there will be no error.
Those uncertain will gradually join.
Those who join too late will meet with misfortune.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is a time of connection with another or others — not just an alliance, but a melding of parts into a new whole.
Such a connection may be too close, too intense for some.
Consult the oracle again to see if you have the qualities needed to strengthen and withstand such an intense synthesis.
Six in the fourth place means:You express your devotion humbly and openly. Hold to him outwardly also.
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| Here the relations with a man who is the centre of union are well established. Then we may, and indeed we should, show our attachment openly. But we must remain constant and not allow ourselves to be led astray. |
45 – Forty-Five Ts’ui / Gathering
The Lake rises by welcoming and receiving Earth’s waters:
The King approaches his temple.
It is wise to seek audience with him there.
Success follows this course.
Making an offering will seal your good fortune.
A goal will be realized now.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is an important Convergence, and you must be part of it.
Look for the Center of this convergence.
Like waters running to the sea, like an astronomical convergence of planets revolving around the sun, you should let the gravity of this Center draw you near.
Others are also drawn to this Center, and among them you will find shared bonds and kindred spirits.
This tribal convergence will give you a clarity of purpose.
You will no longer be alone.
Today: “The intellect is always releasing thoughts” – Yogi Bhajan
“The intellect is always releasing thoughts. At the same time, the soul has a presence that induces the mind to serve it by releasing thoughts aligned with its intention.” Yogi Bhajan
Meditation: 760422 – Balancing Projection with Intention
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