Spirit works through those who lay out their offerings to the world. Throughout history, it has been the traveler departing down the path to places unknown that brings what may be unknown to others into the present. Knowledge and wisdom are to know no bounds when everyone is allowed to take them up personally.
A realizing person acknowledges his or her role and thinks and acts accordingly. This entry of the I Ching is mainly about coupling. Bringing together both men and women and to what secures their eventual fate. Combining both inner worlds by creating new enduring beings and forms. To what we see as nature progresses over time to new strengths and weaknesses that are meant to be built upon. That the universe is open to us to explore and most importantly that we are all connected to and with this eternal spirit.
Our role is to not be connected to ill-conceived fate. To circumstances that were controllable, that we remain centered and stay to our one true purpose and to not get sidetracked along the roadside. Ultimately though, it is the coupling with these creative forces that adds to the beauty of life. It’s the timing when we are ready for them that matters.
Number 44 of the I Ching
Unbefitting Behavior
Doing the right thing and keeping up appearances requires much juggling with many things always in the air always at the same time. With guests arriving food and furnishings fit only for oneself should not be offered to others unprepared.
Proper behavior as an invited guest is imperative. Improper liaisons with those who should not be touched can forever scar the outcome. Girls pretending to be ladies and men acting like boys can lead to unforeseen and unwelcome circumstances.
The dragon’s frown on illicit behavior unbefitting one on such an important journey. Continued movement in this direction will lead to your abandonment along the roadside forever lost and forever forlorn.
Keep to the correct manner of action and know that you are assured of accolades and dignified celebrations.
Surging feelings towards both parties must be kept in check. If the attraction is for real, they should be explored much later after an interval of proper time, space and distance. Respectful situations require actions requiring eternal respect.
Eventual meetings leading to fulfilling one’s destiny will last like a deep pool in the stream bed once the stream itself has disappeared. If life in the bed is to live, it must respect the eternal ways of nature itself. Actions inappropriate to the situation will lead to disrespect. Respect yourself, learn to respect others and be eternally respected.
An original composition and interpretation of the Chinese Classic the I Ching (44 RENDEZVOUS / Heaven over Wind). 3/12/94
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