I Ching explorations – Interlude 4
This is a recap of the 5th group of eight
hexagrams according to the King Wen sequence:
numbers 33 through 40.
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| 33 - RETREAT |
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34 - STAND STRONG
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Some times are right for strategic Retreat (33). Other times favor Standing Strong (34).
From Standing Strong (34) can emerge great Progress (35).
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| 35 - PROGRESS |
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36 - STEP BACK
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The time to make Progress (35) is balanced by a time to Step
Back (36) from society.
After Stepping Back (36) the Family (37) serves as a
model for productive social order.
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| 37 - FAMILY |
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| 38 - OPPOSING FORCES |
When joined together as a Family (37) Opposing Forces (38)
are inevitable.
When confronted with Opposition (38) seek to understand
the nature of the Obstacle (39).
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| 39 - OBSTACLES PRESENT |
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40 - OBSTACLES REMOVED
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After Obstacles being Present (39) the wheel
turns and Obstacles are Removed (40). But only for awhile as a time of general Decrease (41) will surely follow.
