Often in the face of adversity it behooves us to take strong and decisive action. It is important to act with strength and to do so with joy. That we are not only decisive with our actions, so that we can obtain harmony for all. The stronger those in power act with virtue, the less viable those who are weaker can come forward to rule the day. Acting within what the Tao teaches us; the way becomes ready-made for success.
Resolution comes when benevolence and virtue become the paramount choice dispensing blessings in such a way that everyone is affected accordingly. Laws are to be made clear and judgments swift. Outcomes strong but done joyously so that doing the right thing by all is obvious for all to see.
Sometimes it’s important to bring things to light in order that we can cleanse old wounds. Acting clearly and decisively can solve the issue with our inner virtue coming into expression. Resolution implies reaching a breakthrough. Stay within what the I Ching, the Tao or Way, teaches and you will be fine.
Number 43 of the I Ching
Danger Taken in Stride
Calamity abounding everywhere. Previous encounters have created tremendous harm, both yours and the commotion caused by others. What is given to us to decide is not always what it seems. A misjudgment here and a misjudgment there soon leads to alternatives lost forever.
Staying within oneself is essential, but not easy by any means. The outside world has agendas that require action. However, it is in knowing how to respond that brings the situation out of the woods and into the light of day. Moving forward brings further disaster and humiliation. With apologies falling on deaf ears and you not seen as being serious. Knowing when to act is as important as knowing how to respond.
Finding strength and clarity you look within yourself to see the direction the wind is blowing the Tao and are comforted with the knowledge that everything is connected to all things. That you are an integral part of the universe following the light to be barely seen at the beginning of the end of a very, very long tunnel.
In keeping to the open road there are situations that can easily get out of hand as you know that both good and bad are there easily to be found.
Learn from mistakes and open doors that would otherwise forever remain closed. The dragons are not unhappy as they know danger taken in stride only brings one closer to harmonious endings.
An original composition and interpretation of the Chinese Classic the I Ching (43 STRIDE / Lake over Heaven). 3/12/94
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