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Psalm 89:19 and Hexagram 64 — Before Completion both speak to a moment when the future is being prepared, but the final outcome has not yet fully appeared. Psalm 89:19 Psalm 89:19 describes God speaking through a vision and declaring that He has placed help upon a chosen, strong individual and exalted someone from among the people. The surrounding verses connect this calling with David , whom God chooses and strengthens for leadership . The central ideas are divine selection, preparation, strength, and purpose . A person may be chosen before the full accomplishment of the mission becomes visible. Hexagram 64 — Before Completion Hexagram 64, Wei Ji or Before Completion , represents the final stage before something reaches fulfillment. Its traditional image is fire above water —two forces that have not yet settled into their proper relationship. The hexagram warns that when success appears close, this is precisely when one must remain careful. The classic image of the young fox almost...

  Video Description Hexagram 64 , Before Completion (Wei Ji) , represents the delicate moment just before a major transition. With fire above water , the hexagram portrays opposing forces that have not yet settled into their proper places. Success remains possible, but patience, discipline, and careful timing are essential. The traditional image of the young fox crossing the stream warns against losing focus when the destination appears close. Near completion is not the same as completion. Premature action, overconfidence, or early celebration can undo progress at the final stage. In this presentation, James Byrd explores the spiritual, leadership, and strategic lessons of Hexagram 64: Hold back slightly and avoid rushing. Recheck plans, systems, and assumptions. Strengthen weak points before moving forward. Choose precision over speed. Stabilize operations before expanding. Act only when conditions are properly aligned. The central message is simple: prepare carefully, maintain ...

  What Experts Say About Boosting Your Solar System Before Storm Season Hits Storm season can turn a normal power outage into a multi-day emergency. For homeowners with solar, preparation is about more than producing extra electricity—it is about making sure the panels, mounting hardware, wiring, inverter, and backup system survive the storm and can provide useful power afterward . The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), working with FEMA, has developed pre-storm solar checklists specifically to improve the chances that photovoltaic systems remain available following severe weather. 1. Have the mounting system inspected before high winds arrive One of the first things experts recommend checking is the physical structure holding your panels in place. Loose or corroded fasteners, weakened module frames, and damaged racking can become major vulnerabilities when wind loads increase. NREL recommends checking for missing or corroded fasteners, verifying that mounting hardware is...

  Hexagram 7 – The Army (Shi): Discipline , Leadership & Duty | By James Byrd In this video, James Byrd explores Hexagram 7 of the I Ching , Shi—The Army , also interpreted as Leading or The Soldiers . This ancient teaching offers powerful lessons about discipline, responsibility, organization, and the qualities required of a strong leader. Hexagram 7 is composed of Kan (Water) below and Kun (Earth) above. Its image—water within the earth—suggests a powerful force gathered beneath the surface. Like an army, that force requires organization, direction, perseverance, and capable leadership. The Judgment reminds us: “The Army needs perseverance and a strong man. Good fortune without blame.” My interpretation centers on one essential principle: Discipline . Like a soldier carrying out a mission, a leader cannot allow personal feelings to interfere with responsibility. Duty comes first. When someone accepts a position of authority, that person must be prepared to lead with com...

Hexagram 36 , often called Darkening of the Light or Injury , and Psalm 103:13–14, 17 both speak to human vulnerability, but they approach suffering from different spiritual perspectives. Psalm 103:13–14, 17 “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust .” — Psalm 103:13–14, KJV Verse 17 continues: “But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children.” The Psalm acknowledges that human beings are fragile, temporary, and easily wounded . God understands this weakness because He “remembereth that we are dust.” Yet human frailty is contrasted with something permanent: the everlasting mercy of God . Hexagram 36 — Injury / Darkening of the Light Hexagram 36 traditionally depicts light entering or being hidden within the earth . The symbolism suggests a period when goodness, intelligence, or truth cannot safely shine op...