Thursday, November 7, 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"

Being somewhat modest is the theme of this hexagram. Do not overextend beyond your natural limits, although internally you might feel this is a time for you to take on more, for now, stay within your limits, sir.

As a means of staying in tune with the times, we are told to dwell on the idea of thrift and that of accepting the rewards of our small workings. Taking the low road would be a good idea for now. Again, do not fly too high as to overextend our assets, take things as they come good or bad, be subjective about all matters for the moment.

Do not get overinvolved with anger, impatience, or despair. Although you do hold a precarious position at the moment, which is above and beyond the ordinary, negative tenets such as anger, impatience, and despair, could lead to an avoidable downfall.

Have the mindset of humility and acceptance of your appointed position, be creative and take things as they come. Do not be so much objective with entrenched and rigid mandates. Take it one step at a time.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Good Moning H-45

Hexagram 45

by James Byrd

I.The Oracle

A. Hexagram forty-five follows it's course as its's attempts to garner speech and influence others at a crucial gathering. I think they already know that.

1. Gathering Together. The King approaches his temple.
Everything is now favorable, all is good.
2. Success, Perseverance furthers in the long-term.
To bring great offerings creates good fortune.
It furthers one to undertake something.

B. The Image

1. The Lake over The Earth
a) The image of Gathering Together.
b) A good time to meet with the great man.
c) Thus the superior man renews his weapons --
In order to meet the unforeseen.

II. My interpretation

A. "Stay the Course"

It is very wise that one cares for one's self as one might care for another. Illness can at some point spread to that of the caregiver.

Gatherings are good for directly keeping all prominent stakeholders in the loop, but there is a half chance of contracting some type of contagious bug. You know that thing that Mosquitoes do.

All is well because someone brought a very valuable gift to the table. Could it be knowledge -- or is it that over time the caregiver has with great success overcame most societal illusions -- and to that extent, endured.

Now, remember, to expect illness is one matter, but don't accept mal-directed public sentiment which mandates these terms -- that is not the way the bus, in reality, is headed. Look into your crystal ball and find somewhere very auspicious to go. And remember also, there's always going to be your strategic responsibilities, and eating away at that, will be small malaise attacks upon your shinning merits, in your judgments, "Be reasonable."

Above all, think of the results of being sincere to the end with your aforesaid intentions, not wavering in our own set responsibilities. That is just a mirage, "Stay The Course", be true to yourself and the people you care for, never mislead.

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Good Morning H-21

Hexagram 21

by James Byrd

I.The Oracle

A. Hexagram twenty-one is Shi Ke, or Gnawing Bite. Additional interpretations are Biting Through plus Biting and Chewing. Its lower trigram in Zhen: shake or thunder. Its upper trigram is Li: radiance or fire.

1. Biting Through has success.
2. It is favorable to let justice be administered.

B. The Image

1. Thunder and lightning:
a) The image of Biting Through.
b) Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws
Through clearly defined penalties.

II. My interpretation

A. "Gnawing Bite"

Get a grip on legal matters.

Monday, November 4, 2019

Good Morning H-31

Hexagram 31

by James Byrd

I.The Oracle

A. Hexagram thirty-one is Xian, or Conjoining. Other interpretations are influence, Wooing, and feelings. The lower trigram is Gen: bound or mountain. The upper trigram is Dui: open, swamp or forest.

1. Influence. Success.
Perseverance furthers.
2. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.

B. The Image

1. A lake on the mountain:
a) The image of influence.
b) Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him
By his readiness to receive them.

II. My interpretation

A. "Conjoining"

With the situation, we might see a person who wants to influence others towards the objective or plans that he has deduced. However, the process is somewhat distorted because there are processes to be applied that will certainly provide a "Tried and True" successful outcome. This is assured when one has a complete understanding of the crucial elements involved in the process, and those are sincerity, truth, and goodness. Display those.

This is the stuff that will be needed in order that one might want to acquire an attitude that will generally fit that specific purpose. In essence, think good thoughts about other people, that way during those pending events such as face-to-face meetings, you are not so overwhelmed by those bad permutations you conjured up sometime earlier. Do not project so much into an event beforehand, if so let it be at least eighty percent positive. And also remember that the target had also absorbed that in small understandings.

Lastly, you generally think good thoughts about others, because the power of mental projection should be factored in order to assure that sentiment is in line before the start of the process of influence. The conjoin will be the right merger because of the fact that all-elements are applied to make ready for-a-genuine and unbias future relations. All-in-All, you projected the good thought, now make the approach. If the responses are indeed valid, and correct, consider that relationship that will last for eons.

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Good Morning H-17

Hexagram 17

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle

A. Hexagram seven-teen is called Sui, or Following. The lower trigram is Zhen: shake or thunder. The upper trigram is Dui: open, swamp or forest.

B. The Judgment

1. Following has supreme success.
Perseverance furthers. No disruptions at the moment.
2. Good Sign. Sign of the Great Sacrifice.

C. The Image

1. The Lake is over Thunder:
a) The image of Following.
b) Thus the superior man at nightfall
Goes indoors for rest and recuperation.

II. My interpretation

A. "Following"

With this notion, I can see a person who has decided to forgo their annotated goals and instead follow a downward path to that of an inferior inclination, but a person or situation with bright potential, if nurtured and guided straight towards their intended goals.

He does this in order to position himself below the selected object with the express notion of keeping the individual or system from systems error. Or better yet, another way to look at it is to take, for example, the scene of the "Remo Williams" movie. In that movie we see a master humbling himself below that of the "Adapt," use that word sparingly, just to train "Remo Williams." I suspect you will, old boy.

"Even that, that's HIM." ~Bro. B.

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Friday, November 1, 2019

God's Minute ~ Matt. 8:13

November Sixth ~ God's Daily Minute

“As thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee.” – Matt. 8:13 ~

Our Father in Heaven, as children come to an earthly parent, so we, Thy children, come to Thee. We acknowledge Thy goodness in keeping us in safety during the night, and in the mercies renewed to us with the return of the day. While we have been locked in slumber, Thou hast not suffered any harm to befall us. We have lain us down in peace and slept because Thou hast sustained us, and the morning of a new day finds us with renewed vigor for its labor and toil.

As the each day brings to us fresh obligations, fit us for their discharge. As new temptations make their appeal to us, strengthen us for their resistance. In new battles we may have to fight, lead us to victory. Fortify us against the evil we may have to meet, and make us responsive to every uplifting and helpful influence. May the evil tendencies in our nature constantly grow less insistent. May the spirit of love to Thee and to all become the fixed characteristic of our lives.

Accept our gratitude for daily renewed mercies. Give us pardon for all our sins. Keep us as a family from harm and evil to-day, and when our days on earth are past, bring us to the Heavenly home. We ask in the Christ’s name. Amen

By: Rev. J. W. Stewart, Owen Sound, Ont., Canada

Credit: “God's Minute: A Book of 365 Daily Prayers Sixty Seconds Long for Home Worship”