“When the little me has recognized the big me and the little i has recognized the big I, oneness is achieved. And when one knows that he is the one and one knows everything is one, then what is there to find? It is only when we think that I am and everything else is everything else that we have to find something.” Yogi Bhajan
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Today: “Adversity is a good thing, as long as you do not give up. Persistence will increase your wealth and well-being.” – from the I Ching
Adversity is a good thing, as long as you do not give up. Persistence will increase your wealth and well-being.
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 80 – If a country is governed wisely, its inhabitants will be content
Meditation: LA769-19930415 – Development of Self Control
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3 – Three Chun / Difficulty at the Beginning
Thunder from the Deep:
The Superior Person carefully weaves order out of confusion.
Supreme Success if you keep to your course.
Carefully consider the first move.
Seek help.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
New ventures always pack along their inherent chaos.
Though this is an annoyance at best, and can even imperil or downright doom an endeavor, it is also the friction needed to polish your project to jewel brilliance.
Learn from these early obstacles.
Six at the top means:
The horses break free.
If the need for aid goes unrecognized, tears and blood will flow.
Horse and wagon part.
Bloody tears flow.
The difficulties at the beginning are too great for some persons. They get stuck and never find their way out; they fold their hands and give up the struggle. Such resignation is the saddest of all things. Therefore Kongfu (Kongzi, Confucius) says of this line:
“Bloody tears flow: one should not persist in this.”
42 – Forty-Two I / Expansion
Whirlwinds and Thunder:
When the Superior Person encounters saintly behavior, he adopts it; when he encounters a fault within, he transforms it.
Progress in every endeavor.
You may cross to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
Get ready to ride a tide of accelerated growth toward self-actualization.
A joyful awareness of the best within you, coupled with an acceptance of your Shadow, will provide a greater repertoire, a much bolder vision, and new depth and clarity that will compel you to expand your horizons.
Today: “The moment you open up to Infinity, you become Infinity” – Yogi Bhajan
“The moment you open up to Infinity, you become Infinity. You must enter the Aquarian Age with breadth, quickness, and openness and be noble, courageous, and selfless.” Yogi Bhajan
Meditation: TCH20 02 960722 – Increase the Power of the Infinite Within
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Today: “While waiting for deliverance, relax and give space to the aspects of the conflict that are causing anxiety.” – from the I Ching
While waiting for deliverance, relax and give space to the aspects of the conflict that are causing anxiety.
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 79 – Failure is an opportunity
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5 – Five Hsü / Calculated Waiting
Deep Waters in the Heavens:
Thunderclouds approaching from the West, but no rain yet.
The Superior Person nourishes himself and remains of good cheer to condition himself for the moment of truth.
Great Success if you sincerely keep to your course.
You may cross to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You must now endure this Dangling — either a carrot before your nose, or a sword above your head.
This strange mix of apprehension and anticipation is a Purgatory.
There is nothing more you can do to affect the outcome.
You must now submit to the Fates.
Nine in the fifth place means:Waiting at meat and drink. You smile and join in the banquet, relaxing and gaining perspective, yet vigilant and prepared for the next onslaught.
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| Even in the midst of danger there come intervals of peace when things go relatively well. If we possess enough inner strength, we shall take advantage of these intervals to fortify ourselves for renewed struggle. We must know how to enjoy the moment without being deflected from the goal, for perseverance is needed to remain victorious. This is true in public life as well; it is not possible to achieve everything all at once. The height of wisdom is to allow people enough recreation to quicken pleasure in their work till the task is completed. Herein lies the secret of the whole hexagram. It differs from Chien OBSTRUCTION (39), in the fact that in this instance, while waiting, we are sure of our cause and therefore do not lose the serenity born of inner cheerfulness. |
11 – Eleven T’ai / Peace
Heaven and Earth embrace, giving birth to Peace.
The Superior Person serves as midwife, presenting the newborn gift to the people.
The small depart; the great approach.
Success.
Good fortune.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
It doesn’t get any better than this.
Everything is in harmony, all obstacles are cleared from your Path, anything you could ask for is right at hand.
This is the Elysian Fields, the Garden of Eden.
The only thing wrong with Peace is that it, too, must change.
Whether you are in this state of harmony now or it is predicted for your future, recognize it as your greatest opportunity to build your resources against less harmonious times.
Today: “It is true that between man and God there is no difference. The difference is in the realization.” Yogi Bhajan
“It is true that between man and God there is no difference. The difference is in the realization. Man has never realized that he is God, man has always realized that he is man. He is a human being. As a human being he has never realized that there is a being inside him. In him there is an infinite being.”
Today: “Temper your leadership with kindness.”- from the I Ching
Temper your leadership with kindness.
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 78 – “Nothing in the world is as soft and yielding as water. Yet for dissolving the hard and inflexible, nothing can surpass it.”
Meditation: NM0163 – Feel God Within You, The Kindness in You
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Today: “Contentment comes to those who have found their center. Great are those beings who have found the Being of beings.” Yogi Bhajan
“A man was traveling in a car and he saw somebody traveling on a horse. He said, “Ha, ha, look at him. What is he doing?” The man who was going on a horse saw someone who was going on a donkey, and he said, “Look at this fellow, he is really poor.” The man who was going on a donkey also saw someone who was going on foot, and he said, “Look at that poor fellow, he has to walk all day.” The man who was walking saw another man with a broken leg, and he said, “Oh, it is a tragedy.” We speculate because we have never found ourselves. Contentment comes to those who have found their center. Great are those beings who have found the Being of beings.” Yogi Bhajan
Today: “What appears to be a harmless indulgence may lead to your downfall. The more power and influence you have, the more likely.”- from the I Ching
What appears to be a harmless indulgence may lead to your downfall. The more power and influence you have, the more likely.
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 77 – As it acts in the world, the Tao is like the bending of a bow.
Meditation: LA041-780525- Control the Mind
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44 – Forty-Four Kou / Compulsion
A playful Zephyr dances and delights beneath indulgent Heaven: A Prince who shouts orders but will not walk among his people may as well try to command the four winds. A strong, addictive temptation, much more dangerous than it seems. SITUATION ANALYSIS: You are ignoring a clear and present danger to your well-being. If this threat emanated from a heavy-handed oppressor, you would see it coming. But this danger comes to you in the form of a seduction, an amusement, a diversion, an indulgence that is eating away at the fiber of your secure little world. You are too cocksure. You underestimate the tribute this dalliance will demand.
Six at the beginning [yin at bottom] means:It must be checked with a brake of bronze. Perseverance brings good fortune. If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune. Even a lean pig has it in him to rage around.
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| If an inferior element has wormed its way in, it must be energetically checked at once. By consistently checking it, bad effects can be avoided. If it is allowed to take its course, misfortune is bound to result; the insignificance of that which creeps in should not be a temptation to underrate it. A pig that is still young and lean cannot rage around much, but after it has eaten its fill and become strong, its true nature comes out if it has not previously been curbed. |
1 – One Ch’ien / Creative Activity
Heaven above and Heaven below: Heaven in constant motion. With the strength of the dragon, the Superior Person steels himself for ceaseless activity. Productive Activity. Potent Influence. Sublime Success if you keep to your course. SITUATION ANALYSIS: The time for action has come. You now have the focus and the stamina necessary for accomplishing great tasks. The path before you is being cleared and reward lies ahead.Today: “We can understand how easy life can be if we can just be as we are.” Yogi Bhajan
“We can understand how easy life can be if we can just be as we are.” Yogi Bhajan
Today: “A firm commitment is required to hold the group together in common practice. Once this happens the leader will respond.”- from the I Ching
A firm commitment is required to hold the group together in common practice. Once this happens the leader will respond.
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 76 – Men are born soft and supple; dead, they are stiff and hard. Plants are born tender and pliant; dead, they are brittle and dry.
Meditation: Breath to Conquer Time Space and Destiny
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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.
Six at the beginning [yin at bottom] means:You seem to blow both hot and cold, sometimes seeking to join in, sometimes shrinking away. Admit your fears out loud, and a true companion will answer. Joy returns.If you’re sincere, but not to the end, There will sometimes be confusion, sometimes gathering together. If you call out, Then after one grasp of the hand you can laugh again. Regret not. Going is without blame.
Laughing Buddha |
| The situation is this: People desire to gather around a leader to whom they look up. But they are in a large group, by which they allow themselves to be influenced, so that they waver in their decision. Thus they lack a firm center around which to gather. But if expression is given to this need, and if they call for help, one grasp of the hand from the leader is enough to turn away all distress. Therefore they must not allow themselves to be led astray. It is undoubtedly right that they should attach themselves to this leader. |
17 – Seventeen Sui / Following
Thunder beneath the Lake’s surface. The Superior Person allows himself plenty of sheltered rest and recuperation while awaiting a clear sign to follow. Supreme success. No mistakes if you keep to your course. SITUATION ANALYSIS: Thunder from the Lake — the lulling, rhythmic roar of the faithful tide, eternally wearing away the stone of the shoreline, forever obedient to the phases of the moon. The pull of the moon on the tide is the Following called for now. As mighty as the tide is in its own right, it is ever the puppet of the invisible, irresistible gravity of the moon. What cyclical forces pull you along? Are you futilely attempting to resist a natural attraction?Today: “What use is a flower with no fragrance? What use is a mirror in which you cannot see yourself? You must know your soul and project it.” Yogi Bhajan
“What use is a flower with no fragrance? What use is a mirror in which you cannot see yourself? You must know your soul and project it.” Yogi Bhajan
Meditation: M043-19890623 See Your Soul Within Your Third Eye
Today: “Let go of those who look up to you as a leader. Everyone will be stronger and more effective when once they gain more self reliance.”- from the I Ching
Let go of those who look up to you as a leader. Everyone will be stronger and more effective when once they gain more self reliance.
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 75 – When taxes are too high, people go hungry. When the government is too intrusive, people lose their spirit
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Today: “Advise only those whom your advice suits.” Yogi Bhajan
“Advise only those whom your advice suits. Never advise a monkey, he will mess up your house. Never give advice to anybody if you don’t want enemies.” Yogi Bhajan
Meditation: LA031 19780423 – Ad Nad Kriya – Gupt Gian Shakti the Secret Power of the Knowledge
Today: “Take care of your body. Be sure nothing harmful passes your lips. Do what is necessary.”- from the I Ching
Take care of your body. Be sure nothing harmful passes your lips. Do what is necessary.
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 74 – If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to.
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27 – Twenty-Seven I / Providing Nourishment
Beneath the immobile Mountain the arousing Thunder stirs: The Superior Person preserves his freedom under oppressive conditions by watching what comes out of his mouth, as well as what goes in. Endure and good fortune will come. Nurture others in need, as if you were feeding yourself. Take care not to provide sustenance for those who feed off others. Stay as high as possible on the food chain. SITUATION ANALYSIS: You are a conduit in this instance, able to provide the sustenance needed by others. Position yourself to nourish the truly needy and worthy. Avoid situations where you might be coerced into supporting the parasites and vermin who deprive your true charges. Your own nourishment is an issue here, too. Remember Lao Tzu’s three Great Treasures: Only the person possessed of Compassion, Modesty and Frugality can remain fit enough to stay free of desperation and keep control of the situation.|
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This hexagram is a picture of an open mouth; above and below are firm lines of the lips, and between them the opening. Starting with the mouth, through which we take food for nourishment, the thought leads to nourishment itself. Nourishment of oneself, specifically of the body, is represented in the three lower lines, while the three upper lines represent nourishment and care of others, in a higher, spiritual sense.
THE JUDGEMENT
THE CORNERS OF THE MOUTH. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment And to what a man seeks To fill his own mouth with. In bestowing care and nourishment, it is important that the right people should be taken care of and that we should attend to our own nourishment in the right way. If we wish to know what anyone is like, we have only to observe on whom he bestows his care and what sides of his own nature he cultivates and nourishes. Nature nourishes all creatures. The great man fosters and takes care of superior men, in order to take care of all men through them.
Mencius Mencius says about this: If we wish to know whether anyone is superior or not, we need only observe what part of his being he regards as especially important. The body has superior and inferior, important and unimportant parts. We must not injure important parts for the sake of the unimportant, nor must we injure the superior parts for the sake of the inferior. He who cultivates the inferior parts of his nature is an inferior man. He who cultivates the superior parts of his nature is a superior man.1 |
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Today: “Why are we limited? Because of lack of wisdom through knowledge. If you know wisdom and then you go through an experience, you have knowledge.” Yogi Bhajan
“Why are we limited? Because of lack of wisdom through knowledge. If you know wisdom and then you go through an experience, you have knowledge. Then you are one step higher and one step higher and one step higher. Any wisdom which you experience within yourself becomes a knowledge within you. A man of wisdom will fall. A man of knowledge will never fall.” Yogi Bhajan
Meditation: NM0337-Bujung Kriya – For Wisdom and Understanding
Today: Be grateful for “saving grace” which prevents you from giving into temptationand going down a path of perdition- from the I Ching
Be grateful for “saving grace” which prevents you from giving into temptation and going down a path of perdition.
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 73 – The Tao is always at ease.
Meditation: LA779 – 19930916 – Kriya to Create a Miracle for Yourself
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44 – Forty-Four Kou / Compulsion
A playful Zephyr dances and delights beneath indulgent Heaven: A Prince who shouts orders but will not walk among his people may as well try to command the four winds. A strong, addictive temptation, much more dangerous than it seems. SITUATION ANALYSIS: You are ignoring a clear and present danger to your well-being. If this threat emanated from a heavy-handed oppressor, you would see it coming. But this danger comes to you in the form of a seduction, an amusement, a diversion, an indulgence that is eating away at the fiber of your secure little world. You are too cocksure. You underestimate the tribute this dalliance will demand.Nine in the third place means:
There is no skin on his thighs, And walking comes hard. If one is mindful of the danger, No great mistake is made.
‘Walking Wisteria tree with white blossoms’
There is a temptation to fall in with the evil element offering itself-a very dangerous situation. Fortunately circumstances prevent this; one would like to do it, but cannot. This leads to painful indecision in behavior. But if we gain clear insight into the danger of the situation, we shall at least avoid more serious mistakes.