Day 21,633

Day 21,633 - 2010 1026
Belov-ED Days - 4,545
Tuesday
James Oliver Smith, Jr

I Ching images

Fu Hsi 36: Endurance, Continuance, Long Lasting, Duration, Constancy
--- --- Thunder (Lightning, Electricity, Shark, Storms, Rattlesnake)
--- --- Foot
-------- The Arousal, The Movement, The Initiative, The Action

-------- Wind (Spirit, Wood, Forest, Breath)
--------x Thighs
--- ---x The Gentle, The Penetrating, The Spiritual

changing towards

Fu Hsi 20: Abundance, The Zenith, Fullness, Harvest
--- --- Thunder (Lightening, Electricity, Storms, Shark, Rattlesnake)
--- --- Foot
-------- The Arousal, The Movement, The Initiative, The Action

-------- Fire (Sun, Light, Hearth, Campfire, Visions, Sight)
--- --- Eye
-------- The Clinging, The Clarity, The Divination

Day 26,633 - Images from the I Ching: Thunder [The Arousal] over Wind [The Gentle] (Fh Hsi 36 - Endurance) --> changing towards [lines 1,2] --> Thunder [The Arousal] over Fire [The Clinging] (Fu Hsi 20 - Abundance) ... With these images we start with an interior penetrating gentleness, the kind of calm that persists with strength, firmness and determination ... There is no need to boast or advertise within this presence ... It is, rather a great point from which to take action for the chances of success are considerably greater since we are moving forward in a state of centeredness, not arogance, pride or vengence ... The actions taken will be more deliberate, focused and well thought out ... it is the nature of thunder to inspire and prode us, put us in a state of desire to take the initiative ... When this drive is paired with the gentleness of the penetrating Wind it will tend to be well founded, productive and constructive ... When we move forward in this way, with persistence, gentleness and firmness, the progress is more likely to endure.

There are two changing lines within the initial images in the first two positions ... These are the most intimate and profound positions within the image and can serve as the foundation for everything we do, say or feel ... This substantive shift is from an inner Wind to an inner Clinging Fire ... Beneath the arousal of Thunder, the sign of action, the element associated with the foot, this new Fire can help us see with more clarity ... This will allow the steps taken to be made with confidence and speed, if need be ... This image of Thunder over Fire indicates that this may be a good time to take some action, make some decision, to become more resolved about something that has been welling up within us ... Il Matto ...