Hexagram 52 – Keeping Still
Hexagram 52 – Keeping Still (Gen): The Art of Inner Calm By James Byrd, MBA | MediaEclat The Oracle In the ancient I Ching , Hexagram 52 is known as Gen , or Keeping Still . It represents the Mountain , a symbol of steadfastness and inner quiet. Both its lower and upper trigrams are mountains—solid, still, and unmoving. The Judgment reminds us: “Keeping Still—keeping his back still so that he no longer feels his body. He goes into his courtyard and does not see his people. No blame.” This imagery points to the practice of turning inward—ceasing external action and cultivating peace within. The Image tells us: “Mountains standing close together—this is the image of Keeping Still. Thus, the superior man does not permit his thoughts to go beyond his situation.” It is a call to mindfulness and the discipline of remaining present, even as the world shifts around us. My Interpretation – The Power of Meditation After reviewing this hexagram, one clear principle emerges:...
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