Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Good Morning H-41

Hexagram 41

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle

A. Hexagram forty- one is Sun or Diminishing. Another interpretation is Decrease. The lower trigram is Dui: open, swamp or forest. The upper trigram is Gen: bound or mountain.

B. The Judgment

1. Decrease combined with sincerity
Brings about supreme good fortune
Without blame. One may be persevering in this.
2. It furthers one to undertake something. How is this to be carried out?
One may use two small bowls for the sacrifice.

C. The Image

1. At the foot of the mountain, the lake:
a) The image of Decrease.
b) Thus the superior man controls his anger
And restrains his instincts.

II. My interpretation

A. "Diminishing"

There is as noted by this hexagram loss, given the situation as it is. According to the conditions of the time, it is fitting that the strong should be diminished and that of the weak be strengthened. With this we are seeking equilibrium which will create harmony and freedom from errors, and above all, the superior man should without whim curb his desires and restrain his wrath.

One man walking alone is good because if one meets two others along the way there will be communications problems when it comes time to make crucial decisions on the furtherance of the way. One walking alone will not so much create doubt about his correctness.

Again, three men come one goes and find friends of his own liking who have no reservations about his motives, albeit if three friends arrive there will be cause for doubt due to the complexity of the friendships.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Good Morning H-58

Hexagram 58

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle

A. Hexagram fifty-eight is Dui, or Open. Further interpretations are The Joyous, Lake and Usurpation. Its lower and upper trigrams are also identical, being Dui: open, swamp or forest.

B. The Judgment

1. The Joyous. Success.
2. Perseverance is favorable.

C. The Image

1. Lakes resting one on the other:
a) The image of The Joyous.
b) Thus the superior man joins with his friends
For discussion and practice.

II. My interpretation

A. "The Joyous"

Joyously having fun is the tune to accord with now. Amongst these celebrations there abides much talking to the excess of misunderstood clamor. Talking to the tail of an arrow our words must at this time do so as such ---target; "Stright talk."

Don't push the downtrodden too far, because the compound effect of those past malignant demands will be mistakenly credited to your account as well, for no reason. Be straight honesty, then move on with the process of being joyous but, keep the busybody clamor down for the moment.

With this hexagram, we can see gladness to the extent that the crowd follows the lead of the spokesperson to the tune of a buffalo stampede type endeavor. All this is due to the deep interactions between the friends as they might set and examine the deep-held secrets within that particular group norm. This builds a sense of noncompetitiveness within that group, the atmosphere is somewhat pleasant.

In sadness, the group will hold the same sentiment as when there are times of pleasure. Such is when the team, wins there is joy within that moment, but when the team loses, there is much talk about reconciliation. Same as when there are times of bereavement all involved or as a collective membership will be affected by that event, and naturally If in any case there is talk in that direction let that talk be short, gentle, sincere and honest –straight to the fact and not beat around the bush. Too much talk leads to trouble, folks.

Pleasure is sometimes due, but know your personal limits, such as marching to the tune of the drummer, let’s not forget the drummer at some point has to rest, or else the group will be out of step.

“If your mind is misty, your life will be misty; if your mind is sunny, your life will be sunny! Your life will be the reflection of your mind, of your thoughts! If there is a candle in your mind, your life will not know what utter darkness is!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan

Good Morning H-4

Hexagram 4

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle

A. Hexagram four is Meng or Enveloping. Additional interpretations include Discovering, Young Shoot or Youthful Folly. Hexagram 4's lower trigram is Kan: gorge or water. And its upper trigram is Gen: bound or mountain.

B. The Judgment

1. Youthful Folly has success. It is not I who seeks the young fool;
The young fool seeks me. At the first oracle, I inform him.
2. If he asks two or three times, it is importunity.
If he importunes, I give him no information. Perseverance furthers.

C. The Image

1. A spring wells up at the foot of the mountain:
a) The image of Youth. The superior man fosters his character,
b) By thoroughness in all that he does.

II. My interpretation

A. "Youthful Folly"

More.....Soon!

Monday, October 21, 2019

Good Morning H-62

Hexagram 62

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle

A. Hexagram sixty-two is Xiao Guo, or Small Exceeding. Additional interpretations include Preponderance of the Small and Small Surpassing. The lower trigram is Gen: bound or mountain, and the upper trigram is Zhen: shake or thunder.

B. The Judgment

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

C. The Image

1. Thunder on the mountain: (you heard?)
a) The image of Preponderance of the Small.
b) Thus in his conduct, the superior man gives preponderance to reverence.
In bereavement, he gives preponderance to grief.
In his expenditures, he gives preponderance to thrift.

II. My interpretation

A. "Small Exceeding"

More.....Soon!

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Good Morning H-46

Hexagram 46

By: James Byrd

I. The Oracle

A. Hexagram forty-six is called Sheng or Ascending. Another interpretation is Pushing Upward. The lower trigram is Xun: ground or wind, and the upper trigram is Kun: field or earth.

B. The Judgment

1. Pushing Upward has supreme success.
One must see the great man. Fear not.
2. Departure towards the south
Brings good fortune.

C. The Image

1. Within the earth, wood grows:
a) The image of Pushing Upward.
b) Thus the superior man of devoted character
Heaps up small things
In order to achieve something high and great.

II. My interpretation

A. "Ascending"

According to what I can understand, things have heaped-up to where there are successful outcomes as planned during the long drown out process of slowly ascending upwards. At the moment there are opportunities abound to the surprise of the one who advances onward and into what seems to reflect that of a desolate wast-land. At times things are not what they seem to be, an opportunity at the very forefront of your daily routines, but only in this instant, there is a chance to train our efforts upwards -- this should be a vertical movement, instead of moving from place to place or job to job. You should at this time move vertically not horizontal with your expressed efforts. With every sunrise, there is growth, my friend.

The situation warns that there is a chance opportunity of moving upward, and that should be done during the current situational sittings. The same notion can be seen when an Apple seed is planted and starts to push upwards from the soil. All nutrients are there in the soil, all the tree has to do accept the opportunity of growth and move naturally upwards. The plan is almost similar to that of the New York State motto: "Ever Upward." Just remember that rest is needed as you amend your business plan, to ensure that your propositional appointments are viable and correct.