62.mycal8 -- The Small Get By

62.mycal8 -- The Small Get By

"62.mycal8 – The Small Get-By" refers to a YouTube podcast that discusses two books: The Future 2020 and Foretell the Future with the I Ching and My Calendar of Days. The podcast uses the I Ching and a perpetual calendar based on its hexagrams to predict future events and guide viewers. 

The books

• The Future 2020: A book on predicting the future.
• Foretell the Future with the I Ching and My Calendar of Days: This book by James Byrd explains the use of a perpetual calendar based on the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching to understand past, present, and future events.
  • Author: James Byrd.
  • Use: The calendar is intended to help users understand the general tendencies of certain periods, providing insight into when to fast or abstain from strenuous activities.
  • Background: The author was inspired to create the calendar after studying the I Ching in 1979. 

Where to watch the podcast

• YouTube: You can watch the podcast "62.mycal8 -- The Small Get By" on YouTube. 

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The author, James Byrd, was inspired to create his I Ching perpetual calendar after studying the I Ching in 1976. His personal experience with the ancient text convinced him of its practical application for understanding daily life and the future. 

Key aspects of his personal experience include:

• A "kicker" moment: His study led to the insight that the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching could be mapped onto a calendar system, providing a "window into the future".
• Practical application: He uses the calendar himself to navigate potential challenges. For example, he mentions that knowing a specific day corresponds to hexagram 36, which means "Injury," he knows not to take "undue chances" to keep out of harm's way.
• Stress reduction: He claims his e-book and method help people generate "less stress" by providing foreknowledge of a day's general tendencies (past, present, or future).
• Validation through observation: He suggests that users can validate the calendar's accuracy by looking up the birthdays of distinguished people, promising "astonishing" results. 

Through these experiences, Byrd developed a deep belief in the I Ching's ability to offer a unique perspective on life's events and guide personal conduct.