Hexagram 18: Work on what has been spoiled

Hexagram #18 - Work on what has been Spoiled

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Not all important work is done in the day-to-day world. Stopping to let the world go by on its own, and using the time to cultivate your own personal growth, can be of great value - not only to you, but ultimately to others as well. Remember that, when withdrawing from events, it is essential not to fall into the trap of simply sitting idly and criticizing the actions of others.

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110/12/05 Fourth Line
Sloppiness is just beginning to show itself, and what is now spoiling might decay further, unless you begin to turn things around now. Prepare remedial action. Fix what has been spoiled by the father

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62 7/9/98 Second Line
In attempting to repair difficult situations which involve long-standing relationships, a certain lightness of spirit is called for. Among friends and intimates, a well-timed jest can be an effective lance. Righteous indignation, on the other hand, is more like a crude bomb - and one that is liable to blow up in your face.

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Something has been spoiled and it is time to repair the damage. In the world of human affairs, indulgence and corruption grow like weeds in an untended garden; they must be faced squarely, and rooted out through bold action. Eliminating corruption - and the sloppiness which often leads to corruption - is one of the most ennobling of all human enterprises, and can clear the way for fresh, new beginnings. The time has come to become lean and efficient. The weeds must be rooted out now, before the whole garden is lost. Fighting decay, sloppiness and corruption is not a simple matter; all steps must be evaluated carefully, and planning must precede action. Resist the temptation to strike out prematurely. Gather strength behind you, and marshal your inner resources, because arresting decay is no simple matter. When you do act, make your strike as precise and clear as the path of the surgeon's knife. There are several change factors operating, which indicates a relatively unstable situation with regard to your question.

Thursday, July 09, 1998

Question: what will be the impact of Nancy's question to Rob

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The Judgment

Preponderance of the Small. Success.
Perseverance furthers.
Small things may be done; great things should not be done.
The flying bird brings the message:
It is not well to strive upward,
It is well to remain below.
Great good fortune.

Humility, exacting prudence and meticulous attention to detail will bring you some success. It is not the time to attempt grand projects. Be conservative and work on small endeavors. Be on your best behavior. Avoid conflict and over assertiveness. Frugality and reverence are in order now.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Question: What's going on now

Mountain

Wind

The wind blows low on the mountain:
The image of Decay.
Thus the superior man stirs up the people
And strengthens their spirit.

When the wind blows slow on the mountain, it is thrown back and spoils the vegetation. This contains a challenge to improvement. It is the same with debasing attitudes and fashions; they corrupt human society. His methods likewise must be derived from the two trigrams, but in such a way that their effects unfold in orderly sequence. The superior must first remove stagnation by stirring up public opinion, as the wind stirs up everything, and must strengthen and tranquillize the character of the people, as the mountain gives tranquility and nourishment to all that grows in its vicinity.

Moving to	Date
		Unchanging -
		Top Line Not all important work is done in the day-to-day world. Stopping to let the world go by on its own, and using the time to cultivate your own personal growth, can be of great value - not only to you, but ultimately to others as well. Remember that, when withdrawing from events, it is essential not to fall into the trap of simply sitting idly and criticizing the actions of others.
		Fifth Line
62 50	7/9/98 110/12/05	Fourth Line Sloppiness is just beginning to show itself, and what is now spoiling might decay further, unless you begin to turn things around now. Prepare remedial action. Fix what has been spoiled by the father
		Third Line
62	7/9/98	Second Line In attempting to repair difficult situations which involve long-standing relationships, a certain lightness of spirit is called for. Among friends and intimates, a well-timed jest can be an effective lance. Righteous indignation, on the other hand, is more like a crude bomb - and one that is liable to blow up in your face.
		Bottom line