Hexagram #7 - the Army
Moving to Date Unchanging - Top Line - a great ruler choosing their heads of state. If he or she appoints greedy, inept assistants, the people will loose respect and the country will fall into disorder.
8 4/02/02 Fifth Line - Fourth Line Third Line 8 4/12/02 Second Line - the leader involved in the action, giving out his orders side by side with the troops. His or her participation encourages the other group members. Bottom line
The most successful general is not the one that triumphs on the battlefield, but the one able, through strength of discipline and inner power, to triumph without spilling blood. Likewise, in any large organization the key virtues are discipline and conscientiousness. The most effective platoon marches with a single purpose - a dedication to a lofty common goal which is held dear by all. Otherwise, even with an excess of external discipline, unpopular wars are seldom winnable.
Let power be held in check by the acceptance of a common discipline, and submission to a higher authority for the common good. When life is in balance, evil impulses are checked by human decency; parents die before their children; leaders lead and followers follow. If you hold or aspire to a position of leadership, remember that the true leader captures the hearts of the people, and articulates a clear, simple vision which binds them together.
In the realm of government, the relationship between the army and state is critical. Only when the state is economically prosperous can the army be strong. Only when the army is disciplined can the state be protected from disruptive outside forces. For this balance to be preserved, government must be steady, and mild toward its own people. When balancing strong complimentary forces, modesty and generosity at the center can be a magnetic force which keeps the relationships intact. Solidarity among all elements is essential for success at this time.Thursday April 12, 2002
I asked what I could do to make these new opportunities a reality. I got 7 going to 8