In the service of the Omo
In reply to Sakemoko (msg # 724):
The wise man draws yarrow stalks from a jar repeatedly before consiulting the Classic of Changes.
"Ji’an, changing to Jian. The hexagram of Development becomes that of Obstruction.
Hu Gua; a hidden influence: preparation is key, Zong Gua, the underlying cause is Propriety, for the Subordinate. The action will take as long as it needs,and cannot be hurried.
Success comes when you pull your nature forward without pushing yourself into the world.
For the benefit of the roses, we water the thorns too.
Like a tree nourished by the sun and rain, we may look to the outer world for elements that nourish us, but we do not look to others for answers about who we are.The lines refer to the Geese which symbolize a connection between our organic and spiritual nature demonstrated in grace and dignity. They walk on land, float in water and soar through the sky revealing how following instinct and relying on surrounding elements to uplift us, we always arrive exactly where we need to be. Good Fortune.
Before completion, prepare, and also accommodate the opposition. It would seem that the Omo has done both of these things...
Adversity is how life unleashes your excellence from within.
Danger, opportunity and the cracking of ice. This path of closed eyes ~ fulfillment falls like rain. Keep Still to observe change. The only real blockage is unwillingness to change"