Hexagram #12 Standstill

 

Moving to	Date
		Unchanging -
		Top Line - The period of stagnation is at an end, and the time has come for direct action. Disintegration does not automatically give rise to peace and harmony, but requires the action of a strong person capable of creating a new order. In such circumstances, great achievement is possible - particularly if fresh thinking results in new options which excite those who have been mired in stagnation.
	3/6/02	Fifth Line - The moment of transition has arrived, and conditions are changing rapidly. But before you take action, ask yourself , "How could I fail? What could go wrong?" Remain alert and skeptical, and take care to see that all of your assets are well protected. Move cautiously but determinedly, like a man crossing a canyon on a rope. There is no going back - and there is no net below.
	3/6/02	Fourth Line - Stagnation is waning; the dam is about to burst. At such times, it is essential to act only within the boundaries of your authority. Personal exuberance during the potential breaking of a deadlock can lead to excesses and error if you are not careful. Use your intuition, and trust your instincts. Are the time and conditions really ripe for you to act?
		Third Line
		Second Line
		Bottom line

 

In a state of standstill and decline, confusion and disorder prevail. Inferior forces are on the rise, while the powers of clarity and creativity are on the decline. In such times, the wise take shelter in their own integrity and quietly remain faithful to their principles. Retreat from public activities and common exchanges until the times once again favor forthright action. During periods of stagnation, inferior elements in society prevail. When the inmates are overrunning the asylum, summon up your fortitude, hide your worth and withdraw. Concentrate on your personal affairs with a quiet dignity, even if that means forfeiting short-term rewards.

Desiring to change a situation too quickly often creates extra conflict. By accepting hardship, while striving to maintain integrity, you are preparing for future growth. "A seed of prosperity is often hidden inside the husk of misfortune."

Monday, July 10, 2000

Question: outcome on my personal development from returning to writing Mayfield

Friday February 02, 2007

As a follow on question to outlook on our new business opportunity I asked if the person I should be following up with is Scott.

Standstill changing into is called 'Splitting Apart.' does not bode well that this is the answer to my question.  Since I had been actively thinking of contacting him in order to incorporate the product into our training I was surprised by this answer.   The fact that did occur to me is that Scott maybe feeling these emotions and the splitting apart could be his relationship with the company (which by default becomes my relationship with the company.

I asked if I should pursue contacting another company and received a clear answer of 25 going to 51.  Which to me says that a move made in innocence can unleash unexpected consequences that will be bad