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  Image Credit | Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River – Wikidata    With Few, Against Many Source: “The I Ching and My Calendar”: — Learn more about “Clouds from the west, but no rain” — Make It A Good Day! “Gentleness is the key word here. Regarding whatever is on your mind right now, gentleness—combined with determination—is likely to generate…

Credit | youtube.com The Lines Bottom. [6] The struggle with obstructions and difficulties is over. Normalcy returns, and new opportunities present themselves. The man now has time to relax and recover his equilibrium. He can make plans for progress and good fortune. 2. [9] Inferior men are still around, but their time is past. They…

  I.The oracle   A. Hexagram nine has more to do with the Superior man refining the outward aspect of his nature. Another variation is the idea of leaving the way of Tao and returning to it with loyal credence, in short, stay with what you know deep down in your being as right action: returning is good but try…

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Credit | youtube.com The Lines Bottom. [9] When unseen forces come together to provide a man with the strength and capacity to achieve something great, it is essential that he use the favorable time responsibly and timely. Such opportunities are rare, and the man will have great success if he uses the occasion to benefit…

Credit | youtube.com The Lines 1. [9] Sudden Change often appears as sudden loss at first. But after this initial reaction, a man realizes that change need not mean disaster, but can lead to its very opposite and produce advancement instead. Thus, change brings the occasion for real joy. 2. [6] Sudden Change often does…

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Credit | youtube.com The Lines Bottom. [6] The struggle with obstructions and difficulties is over. Normalcy returns, and new opportunities present themselves. The man now has time to relax and recover his equilibrium. He can make plans for progress and good fortune. 2. [9] Inferior men are still around, but their time is past. They…