If you have been following me here in my review of the I Ching, you can see there is a transformation under way. I had been writing and studying, or giving my take, in something I had only been studying for a little over three months. What I was writing seemed to be coming from a far greater source than anything I had ever written or had even previously considered. I had never given much thought to writing or even Eastern philosophy. Any thoughts about the I Ching or Taoism had never crossed my mind really, but here the words just continued flowing though me. I had never even contemplated writing as the vehicle that would open my heart, body, and soul, to what or who I have always been or known but forgotten.
The words like water in a babbling brook dispersing knowledge and wisdom everywhere with intentions presently unknown but placed elsewhere to be revisited later for an accounting of their true meaning. With new growth sprouting when their meaning tells of their true intention.
It was as though I was complying with an implant on my entire being, both body and soul and all I could do was to go along for the ride. As though I was returning to who I have always been but had forgotten. With my thoughts and words only laying out the journey I was to take for the rest of my life and through eternity. A journey that would lead to writing well beyond a half million words most all autobiographical serving as steppingstones tied to an awaking… my own.
Going through daily entries of the I Ching was serving as the introduction to my memories from the past. This entry was written thirty-one years ago in March 1994. I felt as though I was being taken not to someplace new, but to places that I have always known. The following entry entitled Becoming One with the Wind served as the epiphany as though the ultimate wake up call. That I was on-track to something far greater than what I had previously considered. It was like okay, you will soon pass through the I Ching that serves as the introduction, or re-introduction, to eternal friends, Lao, Chuang, and Lieh Tzu referred to here as dragons or sages, and to learn why you are here this time. These three were to be known as the founders of Taoism. My writing a true harbinger of things yet to be revealed. They were to serve as mentors and what we would call today as my “spirit guides”. It is as though my best friends lived more than two thousand years ago.
This entry Becoming One with the Wind, was but the door that was soon to open as to my next step after this book we are following here. My next book, that is an unpublished manuscript except here on my website, was to be called “My travels with Lieh Tzu”.
As the I Ching continues below:
Number 57 of the I Ching
Becoming One with the Wind
Finding yourself in the open plains you crouch in the terrains low contour to remain out of the fierce wind overhead to reflect on your ultimate destination.
Conceding control of events creates self-doubt as your concern over past events cloud your vision to the final turn of events which in only a matter of time must occur.
Taking command of the situation, you move out of the cavity directly into the full force of the wind. Inner conflict impeding your resolve to continue you go back to the crouch as before out of harm’s way unsure of your next move and/or destination. Finally taking charge and finding the inner character present but as yet unaccounted for you give the wind its comeuppance and come up again. The wind now absolving you of past naiveté and indiscretions. As one would be cleansed of past actions not conforming to the standards to be expected in your newfound position in the Tao and in the overall scheme of things.
Contemplating, you think as you would with plants in the garden. The wind bringing strength. Without its presence you would become soft and easy to push aside. With its push you become pliable to the shape of events and respond knowingly as if pre-ordained. The right way ingrained as it should be. The turn of events leading to circumstances and byways to your benefit.
Emulating Lao Tzu you ride the wind westward as Lao Tzu with the I Ching the underpinnings and blanket of the donkey’s saddle providing comfort. Leaving only advice and instructions for others to follow as the Tao as you come to know dragons.
Be well on your way to knowing what others may never come forward to find.
Finding your wind and coming to know your true compass as Lao Tzu keeps you moving towards immortality. Moving into the wind now absolves you of past naivete and indiscretions. As one would be cleansed of past actions not conforming to the standards to be expected in your new found position in the Tao and in the overall scheme of things.
Eternity and dragons expect it, expectations now demand it of you and now you know where to find it. Striving to be one with dragons and immortals will be titanic at best and unfathomable to most.
An original composition and interpretation of the Chinese Classic the I Ching (57 WIND / Wind over Wind). 3/24/94
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