MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-SIX
There is danger. It is beneficial to desist.
The axle is removed from the car. . . .
A horn guard on a young bull is very auspicious.
The tusks of a gelded boar are auspicious.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-FIVE
Do not use medicine on illness where there is no error, and there will be joy.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-FOUR
Returning without having gone far, without coming to regret… In earnest return there is no regret.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-THREE
A large fruit is not eaten. The enlightened person gets a vehicle, the small person is deprived of a house.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-TWO
Adorning the feet, one abandons the car and walks.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-ONE
Wearing stocks stopping the feet, there is no fault.
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Wearing a cangue destroying the ears bodes ill.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY
Infantile observation is not blamed in small people, but is shameful in leaders.
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Observing their products, enlightened people are blameless.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO NINETEEN
Be on the lookout for those who would get in your way and impede you. When you encounter individuals who behave like this, deal with it in a mature and relaxed way.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO EIGHTEEN
Mountains contain invisible winds
Nourishing sleeping dragons not yet full grown
While wizards above search for an antidote
To poison, with poisons.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO SEVENTEEN
Concerned with the adult, you lose the small child. In following there is seeking and finding. It is beneficial to remain upright.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO SIXTEEN
Crowing delight bodes ill… Being the source of delight, there is great gain. Let there be no doubt, and companions will gather.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO FIFTEEN
Being extremely humble, leaders use this to cross great rivers auspiciously.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO FOURTEEN
Avoid pretentious and duplicitous behavior, especially if you are the source.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO THIRTEEN
Associating with people, first there is wailing, afterward laughter. The general prevails, then has a meeting.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWELVE
Obstruction negates humanity. It is not beneficial for the rectitude of developed people. The great goes, the small comes.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO ELEVEN
There is no level without incline, no going without return; be diligent and steadfast, and there will be no fault. Do not worry; your sincerity will result in abundance of sustenance.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TEN
Able to see like one with impaired vision, able to walk like one who is lame, a person walks on a tiger’s tail and gets bitten.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO NINE
Remember that complex things are composed of simple things. Approach the complex with an eye towards this fact. Recognize where you are over-extended and pull back to rectify the situation.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO EIGHT
There is truthfulness filling a plain vessel; in the end there comes to be other good fortune.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO SEVEN
Be wary of inept leaders and govern yourself according to your higher ideals.
— I Ching