It is best to recognize the right path even after mistakes have been made. There is no point in doubling down on a futile course of action. Cut your losses.
See Tao Te Ching – Verse 59 – For governing a country well there is nothing better than moderation
See Today: “The soul sees and does not see.” – Yogi Bhajan
See the previous previous reading: Today: “You are in the flow of the Cosmos. You will be guided and influenced by this current, and even have a significant impact on its future forms. You are writing your own destiny.” from the I Ching
See the previous reading: Today: “Affirm constantly that you are following your destiny. While keeping up, contemplate your intentions relative to your course before taking any action. Then you will not fall into the hands of fate.” from the I Ching
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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.
Nine in the fourth place means:he Superior Person sees retreat as an opportunity to strengthen his position, and makes it so. Voluntary retreat brings good fortune to the superior man
‘Retreat at New Bridge’ – B. Spencer Newman |
| In retreating the superior man is intent on taking his departure willingly and in all friendliness. He easily adjusts his mind to retreat, because in retreating he does not have to do violence to his convictions. The only one who suffers is the inferior man from whom he retreats, who will degenerate when deprived of the guidance of the superior man. |
23 – Twenty-Three. Po / Splitting Apart
The weight of the Mountain presses down upon a weak foundation of Earth:
The Superior Person will use this time of oppression to attend to the needs of those less fortunate.
Any action would be ill-timed.
Stand fast.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is a situation easily mistaken for Stagnation (Hexagram 12) or Revolution (Hexagram 49).
It just depends on which side you’re on.
During a time of Stagnation, human worms invade to feed on the decay.
During a time of Revolution, oppression is being overthrown.
But in this situation, oppressors are violently seizing power.
Pay special heed when you receive this hexagram, because the oracle is often warning you of a situation of which you are totally unaware.
You are about to be blindsided.