I Ching

Before undertaking reform, one must clearly understand the situation, recognize oneself, bide one's time, and act only after careful planning. The Ge Gua states: "The gentleman uses the calendar to clarify the times." This means that a true actor will, like a calendar, first clearly understand the timing, rhythm, and situation. Revolution requires not only a clear understanding of the timing and preparation, but also the support of the people and the will to undertake it. Reforming in an orderly manner, without chaos, is the true wisdom that the Ge Gua teaches us.

The "six-two line" of the Sui Gua in the Book of Changes - about a young girl losing her husband - has already been explained very clearly - meaning: if you blindly follow the small interests in front of you, you will eventually miss the direction that is truly wise and has a pattern.

This is just as the first hexagram of the Qian hexagram in the Book of Changes says: "A hidden dragon should not be used." "Forbearance" doesn't mean putting oneself at risk, but rather understanding the meaning of lurking. "Waiting" doesn't mean wasting time, but rather quietly practicing fundamental skills. Before the wind blows, one must remain steady; before things are accomplished, one must first become strong. So, don't rush out; first strengthen yourself. When the wind blows, you will naturally set sail.

🧭 The Xu Gua talks about "waiting", but the real wisdom lies in: not waiting, but "doing something while waiting". Waiting is not stagnation, but accumulation of momentum. How you wait determines whether you can seize that moment.

The Heng hexagram teaches us: "It is beneficial to be steadfast and to go somewhere." If you are determined in your inner choice and go in the right direction, love will go far and steady. Because the most beautiful love in the world is not how romantic it is when you meet, but the peace of mind that remains after a long time.

The "Shi Gua" says: "A steadfast man is auspicious and free from blame." This means: Before taking action, you must follow the right path and be led by a virtuous and experienced leader to avoid blame. In other words, we need to ask ourselves: • Do we have a clear goal? • Do we see the situation clearly? • Do we have a suitable leader? • Do we have enough calmness and discipline? Shi Gua: Before going into battle, it is crucial to keep your mind steady and determine the situation, know the people and arrange the battle array. It is not passion that can win, but the pattern and preparation that determine success or failure.

In the workplace, ability is important, but whether a person can succeed often depends on whether he can speak well and whether he can keep his emotions stable. Have you ever met such a person? He has good ability, but always speaks in an aggressive tone and has an impatient attitude. Over time, the team begins to retreat and the willingness to cooperate gradually decreases. So where did the problem occur? The most often overlooked but most prone to errors is actually the # way of speaking. 🗣️ The way you speak is the boundary of your influence. 💬 Only when your expression is warm can others listen to you; 🧘‍♀️ Only when your emotions are stable enough can others trust you. The art of speaking is not to please or perform, but an ability to make people willing to approach and make things go more smoothly.

"If I give, will I not be able to take it back?" "If I let go, will I end up with nothing?" These voices must have appeared in your heart and mine. But in fact, everything in the universe has its own laws of operation. What you think you have "lost" may be the beginning of transformation; what you think you have "left" may just be to return in another way.

The Book of Changes and the Book of Changes say: "Li represents fire, electricity, the sun, the middle woman, etc." Therefore, it can be imagined that in the next twenty years, events or accidents related to fire, electricity, explosions, light, electromagnetism, etc. may become more frequent and more noticeable. "Li" also means emptiness and illusion. As the energy of the Nine Movements gradually stabilizes, we can also pay attention to whether we often feel the inner emptiness, spiritual restlessness, or the pursuit of meaning.

When we are right, we call it being righteous and confident, but the "reason" is often overlooked in the Da Zhuang hexagram of the Book of Changes. As the saying goes: "You cannot conquer the world without reason." A truly strong person does not rush around recklessly, but uses wisdom to assess the situation, knows how to advance and retreat, and knows when to stop.

To deal with villains, remember two things: Being soft-hearted is a taboo, and hesitation is self-destructive. Villains are best at taking advantage of loopholes. If you can't win with one strike, they will turn the tables and become even more aggressive! To deal with villains, you must: Be steady - observe the situation and don't be led by the rhythm. Be accurate - find the right time and strike back accurately. Be fierce - never drag your feet, and act decisively. Remember: Don't be soft-hearted, and act when it's time, without mercy! Are you prone to villains?

One of the core elements of the Li Gua in the Book of Changes is "Attachment". All things in the world are both opposite and complementary. If you know how to attach yourself to something that is beneficial to you, you can grow with it and achieve twice the result with half the effort. This is just like a flame that must attach itself to wood to burn. It is difficult to shine by itself.