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Monday, October 31, 2011
No. 27, Nourishing, Line 5:
"Turning away from the path. To remain
persevering brings good fortune. One should not cross the
great water."
You will reach
a time when the responsibility for nourishing others will simply be too much for you to
handle.
Two possibilities present themselves. One is that you lack sufficient strength
to continue in this role without assistance. If that is the case, now is the time to ask for help and
"depend on a strong superior to accomplish the deed." [Wing]
Or it may be, as Anthony and Moog suggest, you are taking
too much responsibility for someone else. Are you trying to do things for someone that he should
be doing for himself?
Either way, you need to stop and take a rest. Now is not the time
to "attempt great labors." Step off the path --- or the treadmill --- without abandoning
your larger purpose. You will still be on your way "up" to . . .
Tomorrow: "The source of nourishment."
Sunday, October 30, 2011
No. 27, Nourishing, Line 4:
"Turning to the summit
For the provision of nourishment
Brings good fortune.
Spying about
with sharp eyes
Like a tiger with insatiable craving.
No blame."
When you turn to higher things for the provision of your nourishment, good fortune will
ensue.
Line 1 warned against envy,
Line 3 warned of the stubborn pursuit of the frivolous or empty. When your motives turn
from the selfish to the greater good, however, success becomes possible.
In pursuit of this higher purpose, you may become like the tiger: constantly on the lookout,
and ready to pounce, on anyone or anything that will further your plan.
Since you are
working not for yourself, "but for the good of all, there is no wrong in such zeal." [Wilhelm]
You will need all the focus you
can muster . . .
Tomorrow: "Turning away
from the path."
Saturday, October 29, 2011
No. 27, Nourishing, Line 3:
"Turning away from nourishment.
Perseverance brings misfortune.
Do not act thus for ten
years.
Nothing serves to further."
"He is determined to relinquish nourishment --- misfortune! For ten
years he performs no useful function . . ." [Blofeld]
This line describes the person who knows what she should be
doing, but stubbornly persists in pursuits that are frivolous, and even downright harmful.
Be honest: Are you trying to fill yourself
up with the "donuts" of life, instead of the whole-grain muffins? You long for a
meaningful and lasting relationship, but are you "looking for love in all the wrong places?"
The Yi reminds you: You can keep this up
as long as you like --- but it won't get you where you want to go.
Or as motivational speaker Les Brown likes to say, "If
you want to keep getting what you're getting --- keep on doing what you're doing."
But
if you want a better way to get your "nourishment," one that "brings good fortune"
and "no blame" . . .
Tomorrow:
"Turning to the summit . . . ."
Friday, October 28, 2011
No. 27, Nourishing, Line 1:
"You let your magic tortoise go,
And look at me with the corners of your mouth drooping.
Misfortune."
You have everything you truly need, but you look at others and want more.
In ancient China, the "magic tortoise" was a creature that lived on air and
needed no earthly nourishment. It is also symbolic of the Cosmos, the whole of the Universe.
"The image means that a man fitted by nature and position
to live freely and independently renounces this self-reliance and instead looks with envy
and discontent at others who are outwardly in better circumstances." [Wilhelm]
The Yi is telling you: The greatest threat to your happiness is not
realizing what you've got. But being envious is only part of the problem, as we will see in Line
3 . . .
Tomorrow: "Turning away from nourishment"
Thursday, October 27, 2011
No. 27, The Corners
of the Mouth / Providing Nourishment:
"The Corners of the Mouth.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
Pay heed to the providing
of nourishment
And to what a man seeks
To fill his own mouth with."
The Yi says: Pay attention to what you put in your mouth --- and in your mind.
"This hexagram denotes a time when you must pay close attention to what you
do and say. Look on your words and actions as a
form of food to those around you. If you are negative, this will have a negative effect --- both
on yourself and others." [Marshall]
Keeping a food diary can help you get started
on a more nutritious diet. It's a lot harder keeping track of what you put in your mind.
Sure, you can identify the empty calories in watching Dancing with the Stars (Okay, so Chaz won't ever be a
professional dancer. He gave it his best shot.)
But what about your own negative, self-defeating thoughts? What
and how we think is part of what we "feed" our mind.
See if you can keep a diary, just for a day, of what you put
in your mind. We'll be working on this concept of Nourishment for
awhile --- we received five changing lines, all but No. 2.
Tomorrow: "You let your magic tortoise go . . ."
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
No. 43,
Breakthrough / Resoluteness:
"Break-through.
One must resolutely make the matter known
At the court of the king.
It must be announced truthfully. Danger.
It is necessary to notify one's own city.
It does not further to resort to arms.
It furthers one to undertake
something."
"The arrival of this hexagram indicates that a long-awaited change is at hand.
A difficulty that has oppressed you over a long period is now about to dissolve. It
is important to respond in the proper way." [Brian Browne Walker]
This
is the future of The Creative. A new situation is developing. To obtain the benefit of it, you must act appropriately.
Make a clear declaration of your intentions, but
do not argue or defend
your position. There is always an element of danger involved in telling people what they don't want to hear. If
your new path involves doing less for others and more for yourself, you may run into some stiff opposition --- or a lot
of whining and complaining.
Proceed "calmly, cheerfully, and with authority" and with "inner
truth and resolve that do not know defeat." [Wing]
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
No. 1, The Creative, Line 6 :
"Arrogant
dragon will have cause to repent."
"This line warns against titanic aspirations
that exceed one's power." [Wilhelm]
Yes, The Creative power of the universe
is with you. But . . . do not focus your ambitions solely on your own personal
advancement. Your disregard of the greater good will be your downfall.
Anthony
and Moog suggest that this may come in the form of an illness. This illness need not last
forever. If you see where you went wrong, and change your ways, the future holds a . . .
Tomorrow: "Breakthrough."
Monday, October 24, 2011
No. 1, The Creative:
"The
Creative works sublime success,
Furthering through perseverance."
"The time is exceptional in terms of inspiration, energy and will.
. . . The force of this time is the primal directive that propels us into our destinies, regardless
of what our reasoning or recalcitrant minds may think." [R.L. Wing]
Perhaps you read, but did not believe, yesterday's future message: "If you have been
waiting for an opportune moment to put forth a new idea or to maneuver yourself into
a better position, the time has come. " [Wing]
Well, believe
it! Receiving The Creative means that this favorable time will continue, as long as you "use
this time wisely and do not squander the extraordinary Creative Power available to you on undirected activities.
Everything you do will now lead you to still greater goals, so you should carefully conserve and direct
your resources." [Wing]
"The purpose of the I Ching is
not to expose the nature of the celestial bodies or the divine deities but to offer guidance for favorable
action in one's daily life and at the same time to avoid misconduct that invites misfortune."
[Huang]
"Because he
sees with great clarity causes and effects, he completes the six steps at the right time and mounts toward
heaven on them at the right time, as though on six dragons." [Wilhelm]
But watch
out for that sixth dragon . . .
Tomorrow: "Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent."
Sunday, October 23, 2011
No. 19, Approach
/ Growth:
"Approach
has supreme success.
Perseverance furthers.
When the eighth month comes,
There will be misfortune."
"If
you have been waiting for an opportune moment to put forth a new idea or to maneuver yourself
into a better position, the time has come. " [Wing]
We received this hexagram as the main message on Oct. 10. It comes
again as the future of Abundance to remind you: You need to accumulate
the benefits of this auspicious time to sustain you when the inevitable downswing comes again. As this main message
said: "Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday."
In the time of Approach, The Image informs us, " .
. . the superior man is inexhaustible in his will to teach, and without limits in his tolerance
and protection of the people."
You have something important to share. Use this "inexhaustible will" to shine
your light as far as it will reach.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
No. 55, Abundance,
Line 4:
"The curtain is of such fullness
That the polestars can be seen at noon. He meets his ruler, who is of like kind. Good fortune."
"Here
the darkness is already decreasing, therefore interrelated elements come together." [Wilhelm]
Blofeld translates this as "meeting a prince of equal rank --- good fortune!"
In
other words, you will meet someone who shares your interests, beliefs and virtues. A
relationship that is truly fulfilling will be the Abundance promised in the main message.
The Yi says: Do not let the darkness of the current moment blind you to light
that exists.
This relationship may have you in the leading role, sharing your insights with others, as we will see in
our future reading . . .
Tomorrow: "Thus the superior man
is inexhaustible in his will to teach . . ."
Friday, October 21, 2011
No. 55, Abundance, Line 3:
"The underbrush is of such abundance
That the small stars can be seen at noon.
He breaks his right arm.
No blame."
The underbrush of Line 3 may be your own mistaken
ideas about what must, or should, be done. Or, it may be the incompetence of others. Wing
says, "Incompetence is at its zenith. Be patient."
Whatever
the cause, your Abundance, the light
- or clarity - in the situation will seem totally blocked. As The
Stranger said in The Big Lebowski, things will be "darker than a black
steer's tookus on a moonless prairie night."
You will lose someone on whom you depend heavily --- your "right hand"
man. This will not be the result of something you have done; therefore, there is no blame.
The darkness will begin to lift when you meet someone . . .
Tomorrow: " . . . who is of like kind."
Thursday, October 20, 2011
No. 55, Abundance,
Line 2:
"The curtain is of such fullness That the polestars can be seen at noon.
Through going one meets with mistrust and hate. If he rouses him through truth, Good fortune comes."
Abundance --- over
sufficient quantity or supply --- is not always a good thing. It depends on what you have an Abundance
of.
Here, "One's intelligence is overshadowed by another's
ignorance." [Huang] And not just "overshadowed" --- pretty much blocked out entirely.
Attempts to achieve something positive under these conditions are subverted by "plots
and party intrigues." [Wilhelm] At work, this
is known as office politics. In social situations, you are dealing with "frenemies"
--- enemies disguised as friends.
The
Yi advises you to "hold inwardly to the power of truth." Your only
hope of exerting influence is to remain honest and open and focused on the positive. You will not change anyone immediately
. . .
Tomorrow: "He breaks
his right arm."
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
No. 55, Abundance:
"Abundance has success.
The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday." Things are on their way up - in fact, they will reach their zenith, "like
the sun at midday."
This time will be "as good as it gets." Hexagram
55 combines Thunder, the symbol of energy, over Li, the symbol of fire and light, or clarity. "The
inherent message of this hexagram is to make hay while the sun shines and enjoy your good fortune while it
lasts." [Marshall]
The best way to do that, the Yi cautions, is to remain mindful
of the transitory nature of all things.
As the great sage of Texas,
singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen, says in the liner notes to his album Ready for Confetti: "It doesn't matter if you are cosmically
connected or have your head in the sand, the world changes whether you are ready or not."
You must work your way through a lot of darkness before you "attain abundance." We received
three changing lines, lines 2, 3 and 4, which explain the different types of darkness you will encounter, and how to
deal with each of them.
Tomorrow: " . . . plots and party intrigues . . ."
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
No. 29, Flowing
Water / Danger / The Abysmal:
"Flowing
Water repeated.
If you are sincere, you have success in your heart,
And whatever you do succeeds."
The future of Preponderance of the
Great is: Danger.
Traditionally, this hexagram
is called The Abysmal, or The Abyss, putting the emphasis on the Danger inherent in the
current situation.
I call it Flowing Water, because the message, taken as a whole, says: You can --- and will --- survive
the difficulties that lie ahead.
I think of this as the whitewater rafting hexagram: Flowing water at the bottom of an Abyss, or canyon. It
is dangerous . . . but it is also thrilling and exhilarating.
My
husband, a whitewater rafting guide, tells me, "Your job is to hold on and
stay in the boat."
Much like the Yi's advice to you: Be sincere,
hold on, and "whatever you do succeeds."
Monday, October 17, 2011
No. 28, Preponderance of the Great / Excess, Line
4:
"The ridgepole is braced.
Good fortune.
If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating."
By
being strong and correct, you will gain the support you need. You
are still the one "holding everything together," but you have some help.
But
don't depend on others too much. The key to finding "good fortune" in this stressful
situation is being strong for an endeavor that benefits all.
If
you have a hidden agenda, or use the bracing you have been given for your own personal gain,
it won't work. In the end, you will be humiliated.
You will need both your own inner strength, and the assistance of others, because
the future holds . . .
Tomorrow: "Danger."
Sunday, October 16, 2011
No. 28, Preponderance of the Great / Excess, Line
3:
"The ridgepole sags to the
breaking point.
Misfortune."
There is as much "weight"
on the situation as it can bear. This "weight" is stressing you out.
Stress takes a lot of different forms. What is your biggest stressor, right now?
In the interpersonal realm, it may come from "false duties and expectations that
have been superimposed upon the relationship . . ." [Anthony & Moog] Are you taking
on a responsibility to make something "right?" Are you trying to make everyone "happy?"
Or it might actually be your weight --- you may have put on enough pounds
that it is negatively impacting your overall health.
Whatever it is,
this line comes to warn you: If you "push ahead" and "accept no advice from others,"
no one will support you.
"Because of this the burden grows,
until the structure of things bends or breaks. Plunging willfully ahead in times of
danger only hastens the catastrophe." [Wilhelm]
But it doesn't have to be this way . . .
Tomorrow:
"The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune."
Saturday, October 15, 2011
No. 28, Preponderance of the Great / Excess:
"Preponderance
of the Great.
The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
Success."
"The pressures
of the moment are enormous, and there is a temptation to flee . . ." [Walker]
Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world --- or at
least the whole "house" --- on your shoulders? You may be right!
Or perhaps this message is aimed at the Occupy Wall Street movement:
"It is an exceptional time and situation; therefore extraordinary measures are demanded.
It is necessary to find a way to transition as quickly as possible, and to take action. This promises
success. For although the strong element is in excess, it is in the middle, that is, at the center of gravity, so that a
revolution is not to be feared.
"Nothing
is to be achieved by forcible measures. The problem must be solved by gentle penetration to the meaning of the
situation; . . . then the change-over to other conditions will be successful.
"It
demands real superiority; therefore the time when the great preponderates is a momentous time."
[Wilhelm]
This weight will not lift anytime soon
. . .
Tomorrow: "Because of
this the burden grows . . ."
Friday, October 14, 2011
No. 35, Progress:
"Progress.
The powerful prince
Is honored with horses in large numbers.
In a single day he is granted audience three times."
The future of Enthusiasm/Confidence is Progress.
The two components of this
hexagram symbolize the sun rising over the earth. "The sun appears to grow
brighter as it moves away from the darkness. The same is true of us: the extent
to which we progress is determined by how far we distance ourselves from inferior influences."
[Walker]
This "darkness"
or "inferior influence" is likely the subject of our "deluded enthusiasm," warned about in
yesterday's changing line. Remember, there is "no blame" as long as you "Make a change; proceed."
[Huang]
Indeed, you will be rewarded --- both materially, and with attention paid to what
you have to say.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
No. 16, Enthusiasm / Confidence, Line 6:
"Deluded enthusiasm.
But
if after completion one changes, There is no blame."
Receiving
only this last changing line suggests that you may throw yourself with Enthusiasm and Confidence into
a position or relationship that will turn out to be a dead end.
Huang shares
with us the Chinese adage, "Extreme joy begets sorrow." If, however, you look at this situation honestly
and learn the lesson, there is "no blame."
"The person in this position
is lost in the memory of a compelling and harmonious experience.
The time is past . . . Fortunately, reform is possible." [Wing]
"Make
a change; proceed." [Huang] This will lead to a future of . . .
Tomorrow: "Progress."
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
No. 16, Enthusiasm / Confidence:
"Enthusiasm.
It furthers one to install helpers
And to set armies marching."
Blofeld calls this hexagram Repose, by which he means "the kind of mental repose which follows absolute confidence
that the action being taken is the right one."
You can "set armies marching" now, knowing that
the direction you have chosen is the right one.
"Recognizing where our true help comes from and how readily it is granted
inspires us with the inner independence needed to find the right direction for our lives.
This is true Enthusiasm." [Anthony & Moog]
Receiving this message is a natural continuation
of the direction pointed to in the past two messages, Approach/Growth and Pushing Upward. Do you know the direction you want your
life to take? The Yi is shouting: Go for it!
This
hexagram came with but one word of caution . . .
Tomorrow: "Deluded enthusiasm."
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
No. 46, Pushing Upward:
"Pushing upward
has supreme success.
One must see the great man.
Fear not.
Departure toward the south
Brings good fortune."
The future of Approach/Growth:
Success is assured --- if one exerts the appropriate effort.
"Growing gradually keeps the tree strong, firm, and stable. This is the wisdom
of nature. Weeds grow quickly --- they are neither strong nor stable." [Huang]
Don't be afraid to consult someone about your proposed path. "It
is essential to see a great man, so as to banish anxiety." [Blofeld] Setting
the activity in motion (the departure toward the south) almost guarantees good fortune.
The person "receiving this hexagram is counseled to make a decision between two paths. . . .the
path of his unique destiny that he alone can trod by following his inner truth, or the one laid out
. . .that has been trodden by others." [Anthony and Moog}
What two paths do you need to choose between?
Monday, October 10, 2011
No. 19, Approach / Growth, Line
3:
"Comfortable approach. Nothing
that would further. If one is induced to grieve over it, One becomes free of blame."
If
progress is easy, you will be tempted to relax. This problem
may present itself in different forms.
It may be that, because things are going well, you feel that not much attention or effort is
necessary.
Or it may be, as Blofeld suggests, you feel "there is nowhere towards
which it would be advantageous to set out." You see your desired destination being blocked by
factors over which you have no control. Or your chosen goal is, quite frankly, just not that desirable.
Letting yourself float along in this fashion leads
you nowhere.
"[H]owever,
if we sincerely regret this, it will not be long before we emerge from the rut." [Blofeld]
You are not meant to
stay in a comfortable rut. You are meant for a future of . . .
Tomorrow: "Pushing upward."
Sunday, October 9, 2011
No. 19, Approach / Growth, Line
1:
"Joint approach. Perseverance
brings good fortune."
Receiving this line signals a time when "The good begins to prevail
. . ." [Wilhelm]
You are
advised to "Begin your endeavors in the company of those who share your enthusiasm." [Wing]
Growth takes time. It may
be a long journey. Give yourself all the help you can get, especially at the start.
But you must also keep your focus on your path.
"It is well to join in this upward trend, but we must not let ourselves be carried away by the current
of the time; we must adhere perseveringly to what is right."
[Wilhelm]
The greatest threat to your progress
would be a . . .
Tomorrow:
"Comfortable approach."
Saturday, October 8, 2011
No. 19, Approach / Growth:
"Approach has supreme success.
Perseverance furthers.
When the eighth month
comes,
There will be misfortune."
"This gua (hexagram) is absolutely auspicious." [Huang]
We have been awaiting a Turning
Point, which we were to meet with Contemplation. Receiving Approach means the time is now right
for the "first burst of creative activity."
"If you have been waiting
for an opportune moment to put forth a new idea or to maneuver yourself into a better
position, the time has come. " [Wing]
The Yi - being the Book of Changes - feels compelled to remind you that no upswing lasts forever:
Fall will return eventually.
But
don't make that your focus now. Just keep it in mind, so that you will accumulate the benefits
of this auspicious time to tide you over when the inevitable downswing comes again.
"This hexagram signals the approach
of powerful beneficial influences." [Walker] How to deal with those influences is the subject
of our two changing lines . . .
Tomorrow: "The
good begins to prevail . . ."
Friday, October 7, 2011
Steve Jobs
1955-2011 In his college years, Steve Jobs was a serious student of the I Ching:
"After a single semester at Reed College in Portland,
he dropped out of school, then spent the following year learning the I Ching -- a Chinese system of symbols
used to find order in chance events -- while dropping acid and dropping in on Reed's philosophy classes." [Contra
Costa Times article on Steve Jobs]
This quote from his 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University has appeared on countless newscasts here in the U.S.,
but it bears repeating again:
"Your time is limited, so don't waste
it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other
people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already
know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
Sounds like something the Yi would say, doesn't it?
Maybe it was.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
No.
20. Contemplation:
"Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
But not
yet the offering.
Full of trust they look up to him."
We received Contemplation as a
future message on Oct. 1, and here it is again. The Yi is saying: Give your current situation some serious, unhurried thought.
This is the future of Return/The Turning Point, a message we received three times in less than a
month.
"When
attempting to determine the meaning and tendency of a situation at this time, approach it with the predictable plan
of the seasons in mind. . . . by taking note of what immediately preceded it, you should be able
to determine what will follow." [Wing]
This Turning Point is positive
: "There is movement toward the light, . . . arising spontaneously,
the old is discarded and the new introduced . . .." [Wilhelm]
This hexagram also contains the concept of Setting An Example. "The power of influencing others is directly
diminished by doubt. The more inwardly firm we are in following our path, the more
outward influence we will have on others." [Anthony]
Be strong
--- not fast --- in moving in your new direction.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
No. 24, Return / The Turning Point, Line 6:
"Missing the return. Misfortune. Misfortune from within and without. If armies are set marching
in this way, One will in the end suffer a great defeat, Disastrous for the ruler of the country For ten years It will not be possible to attack again."
If you "miss the return," what will happen?
Hmmmm, let's see: "Misfortune." "Misfortune
from within and without." " . . . a great defeat." "Disastrous."
Do you think the Yi is
trying to tell us something?
"The message of this line is that at the turning point --- if one obstinately sticks to the wrong course and
refuses to turn back --- there will surely be danger." [Huang]
The Yi has been sending messages about this Turning Point
for a month now. Greeted properly, it leads to success. Ignore it, and it will be a long time before you
can get back on track.
Tomorrow: "When attempting
to determine the meaning and tendency of a situation at this time . . ."
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
No. 24, Return / The Turning Point, Line 5:
"Noblehearted return. No remorse."
"When the time for return has come, a man should not take shelter in trivial
excuses, but should look within himself." [Wilhelm]
You will always encounter resistance to change. In this case, however,
the change is "for some high purpose." [Blofeld]
Don't expend too much energy trying to explain the change to others.
You need have "no remorse" --- and no need to make excuses --- for moving in the direction
indicated by this Turning Point.
If you wait too long, or let others dissuade you, you could end up . . .
Tomorrow:
"Missing the return. Misfortune."
Monday, October 3, 2011
No. 24, Return / The Turning Point, Line 1:
"Return from a short distance. No
need for remorse Great good fortune."
You have stepped away
your path.
However, you
haven't gone far. If you recognize what you have done, you can
get back on track.
"Because
the error is at an initial stage, it is not yet serious. If one knows how to amend one's mistakes at
the very beginning, it is not too difficult to make a fresh start." [Huang]
A wise supervisor I once worked with used to tell her staff,
"Just because I made a mistake doesn't mean I have to keep making it."
So you made a mistake. You don't have to keep making it. There
is "great good fortune" --- a true Turning Point for you --- in correcting your trajectory in time.
It will lead to . . .
Tomorrow: "Noblehearted
return."
Sunday, October 2, 2011
No. 24, Return / The Turning Point:
"Return. Success. Going out
and coming in without error. Friends come without blame. To and fro goes the way. On the seventh day comes return. It furthers one to have somewhere to go."
"Receiving this hexagram is a sign that you have reached
a turning point." [Walker]
This is the third time we have received this hexagram in less than a month. It first appeared
as a future message on Sept. 12, then as the main message with one changing line on Sept. 18, and today
as the main message, with three changing lines. Perhaps the "seventh day" is here.
"The problem
that concerns you has reached its lowest point." [Marshall]
"There is movement toward the light, but it is not brought about by force.
The movement is natural, arising spontaneously, the old is discarded and the new introduced;
both measures accord with the time; therefore no harm results." [Wilhelm]
In your "movement toward the light," don't get
off on the wrong foot . . .
Tomorrow: "Return
from a short distance."
Saturday, October 1, 2011
No.
20. Contemplation:
"Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
But not
yet the offering.
Full of trust they look up to him."
Have you come to a realization about a relationship? Have you analyzed your Union,
who you are Holding Together with, using the advice in the main message and changing line? That
is the beginning - the ablution, or cleansing.
Making the offering - real changes - can
wait until you have deepened your understanding. The Yi's advice for the future is a period of
Contemplation.
"A fundamental fact of consciousness is that we take
on the attributes and energy of that upon which we focus our attention." [Walker] So
it is important that you focus on the whole of the situation, including the possibilities
for the future, and not just the circumstances of the past.
But just because you are still in a period of Contemplation doesn't mean you need to wait to more
openly live your real values. The more honest you are about what you truly want, the
more influence you will have on others.
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