Transformation calls for stripping, or taking away the old, and replacing with the new. The I Ching, or Book of Change, has always heralded in change, a time when the world we are experiencing is renewing itself. For us it can be a time of our own creative energies coming into being. I like to go beyond what they were thinking to what may be referred to as seeing things what we call globally. To see nature from a new perspective to what can be called awareness, and to what we now know as man’s impact on the environment and nature. But then again, it was the implementation of the I Ching that led to what would be known as Taoism.
The inherent nature of change reminding us that the status quo can only be meant to be temporary with the essence of yin verse yang as complimentary opposites always in sway like a pendulum looking for its middle. That without a fulcrum, or structure keeping things in place, everything can remain scattered and out of sync or place. As we often go what seems aimlessly into what we think we know or cling to when we are not looking for it.
This entry often looks to what could be called radical change. To something or someone who brings us to events that give us the opportunity to see things differently than before. To come out of what may be called the status quo, to see ourselves as we truly are maybe for the first time.
Number 49 of the I Ching
Changing the Leopard’s Spots
Moving forward constantly keeping only to the essential. Cautious optimism your guide to the encounter that one day must take place. Battle lines are being drawn. Great forces in the field looking down at each other only waiting for the word to show and test their mettle.
In the background, maneuvers to the left and right and much noise to confuse and keep the enemy off-guard of your true intentions. Battle scars and hundreds of thousands committed to the fray. Each following the footsteps of the one before him to live or die or if lucky, getting a chance only to fight another day. Pursuing an ever-mounting prevailing readiness. Asking only to get on with it. Proper timing essential to eventual success. Moving to soon will result in sure defeat. A sign from the shaman appears signaling time to wait until another day.
Withdrawing in the face of uncertainty and superior forces to fight again brings assurance of ultimate good fortune. Superior
forces don’t necessarily translate into worthy causes bringing harm and misfortune. Great forces amassed can ultimately be sprang on unprepared victims. However, following the whim of those with uncertain motives can lead to certain disaster.
Wait for the fateful day when blue skies and a prevailing wind can propel you to certain victory. Much rides on your shoulders. Pursuing the right cause is like changing the leopard’s spots. Be without sanctimony and know success will follow.
An original composition and interpretation of the Chinese Classic the I Ching (49 REVOLUTION / Lake over Fire). 3/16/94
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