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Hexagram 2

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle 

A. Hexagram 2 is Kun or Field. Additional variations include The Receptive, Acquiesce or the Natural Flow. Hexagram 2's lower trigram is field or earth, and its upper trigram is identical.    

B. The Judgment

   1. The Receptive brings about sublime success,
       Furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
       If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead, 
       He goes astray; But if he follows, he finds guidance.
   2. It is favorable to find friends in the west and south, 
       To forego friends in the east and north.  
       Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.

C. The Image

  1. The earth's condition is receptive devotion.
  2. Thus the superior man who has a breadth of character 
       Carries the outer world.
           

II. Another interpretation 

A. "The Receptive."

"Above all, honor thy mother."  -- James B. 

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"Be receptive and spacious like the ocean; let the river of changes flow to you. You might allow a partner to take the lead for now. Strive for a natural responsiveness that is based on inner strength rather than outer show. You will be able to go further by letting go of control rather than forging ahead under your own steam. Receptive power arises through alignment with creative power, not in opposition to it." -- Credit | iChing 2: Receptive Power (divination.com)

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References Byrd, James (2018) "The Future" Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I Ching
Karcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]
Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)
Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling
Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching
Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)
Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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Mother Earth Day.

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Hexagram 2

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle 

A. Hexagram 2 is Kun or Field. Additional variations include The Receptive, Acquiesce or the Natural Flow. Hexagram 2's lower trigram is field or earth, and its upper trigram is identical.    

B. The Judgment

   1. The Receptive brings about sublime success,
       Furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
       If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead, 
       He goes astray; But if he follows, he finds guidance.
   2. It is favorable to find friends in the west and south, 
       To forego friends in the east and north.  
       Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.

C. The Image

  1. The earth's condition is receptive devotion.
  2. Thus the superior man who has a breadth of character, 
       Carries the outer world.
           

II. More interpretations 

A. <"The Receptive.">

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The Lines Bottom. [6] The worthy assistant remains alert to the first signs of deterioration in the endeavors of which he is a part. Since he does not have responsibility for everything, he can stand back and observe problems at their very beginning. Thus he is able to heed the early signs, take precautions against further deterioration, and keep things going smoothly.

2. [6] The subordinate accommodates himself to the needs of the creative leader. He supplies what the leader lacks, and thus makes himself indispensable. He suggests improvements and effective alternatives that enable the creative leader to achieve his goals. He has no motives or goals himself outside of making the work of the creative leader more effective.

3. [6] The effective assistant does not seek recognition for himself or his abilities, for he knows that to do so would undermine the joint effort. He may well have many assets that others are unaware of, and which he keeps concealed until needed. He avoids attracting attention to himself, because that can arouse resentment as well as all kinds of opposing forces that would defeat his usefulness. Even as an assistant, he may well occupy an important position. Nevertheless, his chief attribute is restraint. His aim is the success of the endeavors of which he is a part, not receiving credit for what he does. This will often require a considerable amount of working behind the scenes.

4. [6] In difficult times, one must act with great delicacy and avoid drawing even the slightest attention to oneself. Since he times are difficult, any degree of prominence is almost surely to be misunderstood or misinterpreted. By remaining completely in the background, the subordinate assistant can complete his work without anyone even knowing that he has been actively involved.

5. [6] If the Devoted Assistant is forced into a prominent position, even though he is not and cannot be an independent player, he must act with the highest degree of discretion, sincerity and dignity. These characteristics should reveal themselves, not in mannerisms or haughty attitudes, but indirectly through the way he does things and brings about results.

Top. [6] The man in a subordinate position who tries to assume the position of leadership brings down upon himself every form of opposition from those stronger than he. He causes great injury to himself, to the work he is supposedly a part of, and to all around him. Such an effort to which he is unsuited by nature can only bring defeat and disaster to everyone involved.

All lines 6's. When the subordinate is combined with the creative, the attributes of both are melded together, so that the man remains steadfast and enduring while working in the pursuit of what is right. Nothing great comes of this, but then nothing harmful happens either.

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  References Byrd, James (2018) "The Future" Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I Ching
Karcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]
Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)
Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling
Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching
Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)
Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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Good Morning Mother Earth H-2

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Hexagram 2

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle 

A. Hexagram 2 is Kun or Field. Additional variations include The Receptive, Acquiesce or the Natural Flow. Hexagram 2's lower trigram is field or earth, and its upper trigram is identical.    

B. The Judgment

   1. The Receptive brings about sublime success,
       Furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
       If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead, 
       He goes astray; But if he follows, he finds guidance.
   2. It is favorable to find friends in the west and south, 
       To forego friends in the east and north.  
       Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.

C. The Image

  1. The earth's condition is receptive devotion.
  2. Thus the superior man who has a breadth of character 
       Carries the outer world.
           

II. Another interpretation....

A. "The Receptive."

More.....Soon!

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References Blofield, John (1965). I Ching the Book of Change an Important New Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of Diviation Byrd, James (2018) "The Future"Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I Ching Karcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]
Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)
Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling
Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching
Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)
Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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1. Creative

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The Lines

Bottom. [9] The Creative Force is still potential and unrecognized. Nevertheless, the superior man is aware of the potentiality of this force and does not lose sight of the developing possibilities. He is not concerned about the absence of effect, because he knows that all is only at the beginning and not obvious to others. His virtue at this time is patience, and he does not seek to force something into being when the time is not ripe.

2. [9] The effectiveness of the superior man begins to show itself, but things are still in their earliest phases. His position is still modest, though others begin to realize that he is a man that can be counted upon. He is steady and reliable, and his singleness of mind means he is someone from whom important actions may proceed in the future. He is therefore someone to associate with from the very beginning.

3. [9] The superior man's influence begins to grow, and he is able to handle himself well. While others are able to relax, he remains busy with details and involvements. The danger at this stage is that he might get carried away with his own self-importance and lose sight of his mission and purpose. But the truly superior man is not distracted by the pomp and circumstance. He is able to visualize his goals and stick with them, thus avoiding the traps that ambition might lead him into.

4. [9] Now there is a crossroad; the superior man has a choice. He can become an important actor on the world's stage, or he can withdraw from it all and develop his inner self. He can be a man of renown, or he can be a man of great spirit. Neither is right nor wrong. It is his choice, and he is sufficiently developed to make the choice that is correct for himself. He will find, whatever his choice, that it works well for him.

5. [9] Now the superior man reaches the highest levels that any man is capable of. He is able to exert great influence, and is widely recognized as a man of spiritual achievement. While realizing this himself, he is not beset by pride, ambition, or other attachments. Others are glad to make his acquaintance and feel blessed by his presence.

Top. [9] Even in the search for spiritual attainment, pride and ambition can burrow their way in. If a man becomes obsessed with his own self so that he loses his way and his ties to others, he loses his essential humanness and that which connects him to the real world. Thinking more of himself than of his place in the real world, he ultimately fails. All 9's. When all lines are nines, the hexagram changes into The Receptive, and the Creative and the Receptive blend together to form an inner strength of vision derived from the Creative, and an outer mildness of manner derived from the Receptive. Such a happy combination works well in one's relationship with mankind, and happiness and abundance are the result

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The Lines

Bottom. [9] The Creative Force is still potential and unrecognized. Nevertheless, the superior man is aware of the potentiality of this force and does not lose sight of the developing possibilities. He is not concerned about the absence of effect, because he knows that all is only at the beginning and not obvious to others. His virtue at this time is patience, and he does not seek to force something into being when the time is not ripe.

2. [9] The effectiveness of the superior man begins to show itself, but things are still in their earliest phases. His position is still modest, though others begin to realize that he is a man that can be counted upon. He is steady and reliable, and his singleness of mind means he is someone from whom important actions may proceed in the future. He is therefore someone to associate with from the very beginning.

3. [9] The superior man's influence begins to grow, and he is able to handle himself well. While others are able to relax, he remains busy with details and involvements. The danger at this stage is that he might get carried away with his own self-importance and lose sight of his mission and purpose. But the truly superior man is not distracted by the pomp and circumstance. He is able to visualize his goals and stick with them, thus avoiding the traps that ambition might lead him into.

4. [9] Now there is a crossroad; the superior man has a choice. He can become an important actor on the world's stage, or he can withdraw from it all and develop his inner self. He can be a man of renown, or he can be a man of great spirit. Neither is right nor wrong. It is his choice, and he is sufficiently developed to make the choice that is correct for himself. He will find, whatever his choice, that it works well for him.

5. [9] Now the superior man reaches the highest levels that any man is capable of. He is able to exert great influence, and is widely recognized as a man of spiritual achievement. While realizing this himself, he is not beset by pride, ambition, or other attachments. Others are glad to make his acquaintance and feel blessed by his presence.

Top. [9] Even in the search for spiritual attainment, pride and ambition can burrow their way in. If a man becomes obsessed with his own self so that he loses his way and his ties to others, he loses his essential humanness and that which connects him to the real world. Thinking more of himself than of his place in the real world, he ultimately fails. All 9's. When all lines are nines, the hexagram changes into The Receptive, and the Creative and the Receptive blend together to form an inner strength of vision derived from the Creative, and an outer mildness of manner derived from the Receptive. Such a happy combination works well in one's relationship with mankind, and happiness and abundance are the result

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1. Creative

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The Lines

Bottom. [9] The Creative Force is still potential and unrecognized. Nevertheless, the superior man is aware of the potentiality of this force and does not lose sight of the developing possibilities. He is not concerned about the absence of effect, because he knows that all is only at the beginning and not obvious to others. His virtue at this time is patience, and he does not seek to force something into being when the time is not ripe.

2. [9] The effectiveness of the superior man begins to show itself, but things are still in their earliest phases. His position is still modest, though others begin to realize that he is a man that can be counted upon. He is steady and reliable, and his singleness of mind means he is someone from whom important actions may proceed in the future. He is therefore someone to associate with from the very beginning.

3. [9] The superior man's influence begins to grow, and he is able to handle himself well. While others are able to relax, he remains busy with details and involvements. The danger at this stage is that he might get carried away with his own self-importance and lose sight of his mission and purpose. But the truly superior man is not distracted by the pomp and circumstance. He is able to visualize his goals and stick with them, thus avoiding the traps that ambition might lead him into.

4. [9] Now there is a crossroad; the superior man has a choice. He can become an important actor on the world's stage, or he can withdraw from it all and develop his inner self. He can be a man of renown, or he can be a man of great spirit. Neither is right nor wrong. It is his choice, and he is sufficiently developed to make the choice that is correct for himself. He will find, whatever his choice, that it works well for him.

5. [9] Now the superior man reaches the highest levels that any man is capable of. He is able to exert great influence, and is widely recognized as a man of spiritual achievement. While realizing this himself, he is not beset by pride, ambition, or other attachments. Others are glad to make his acquaintance and feel blessed by his presence.

Top. [9] Even in the search for spiritual attainment, pride and ambition can burrow their way in. If a man becomes obsessed with his own self so that he loses his way and his ties to others, he loses his essential humanness and that which connects him to the real world. Thinking more of himself than of his place in the real world, he ultimately fails. All 9's. When all lines are nines, the hexagram changes into The Receptive, and the Creative and the Receptive blend together to form an inner strength of vision derived from the Creative, and an outer mildness of manner derived from the Receptive. Such a happy combination works well in one's relationship with mankind, and happiness and abundance are the result

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1. The Creative

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The Lines Bottom.

[9] The Creative Force is still potential and unrecognized. Nevertheless, the superior man is aware of the potentiality of this force and does not lose sight of the developing possibilities. He is not concerned about the absence of effect, because he knows that all is only at the beginning and not obvious to others. His virtue at this time is patience, and he does not seek to force something into being when the time is not ripe.

2. [9] The effectiveness of the superior man begins to show itself, but things are still in their earliest phases. His position is still modest, though others begin to realize that he is a man that can be counted upon. He is steady and reliable, and his singleness of mind means he is someone from whom important actions may proceed in the future. He is therefore someone to associate with from the very beginning.

3. [9] The superior man's influence begins to grow, and he is able to handle himself well. While others are able to relax, he remains busy with details and involvements. The danger at this stage is that he might get carried away with his own self-importance and lose sight of his mission and purpose. But the truly superior man is not distracted by the pomp and circumstance. He is able to visualize his goals and stick with them, thus avoiding the traps that ambition might lead him into.

4. [9] Now there is a crossroad; the superior man has a choice. He can become an important actor on the world's stage, or he can withdraw from it all and develop his inner self. He can be a man of renown, or he can be a man of great spirit. Neither is right nor wrong. It is his choice, and he is sufficiently developed to make the choice that is correct for himself. He will find, whatever his choice, that it works well for him.

5. [9] Now the superior man reaches the highest levels that any man is capable of. He is able to exert great influence, and is widely recognized as a man of spiritual achievement. While realizing this himself, he is not beset by pride, ambition, or other attachments. Others are glad to make his acquaintance and feel blessed by his presence.

Top. [9] Even in the search for spiritual attainment, pride and ambition can burrow their way in. If a man becomes obsessed with his own self so that he loses his way and his ties to others, he loses his essential humanness and that which connects him to the real world. Thinking more of himself than of his place in the real world, he ultimately fails. All 9's. When all lines are nines, the hexagram changes into The Receptive, and the Creative and the Receptive blend together to form an inner strength of vision derived from the Creative, and an outer mildness of manner derived from the Receptive. Such a happy combination works well in one's relationship with mankind, and happiness and abundance are the result

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2.The Receptive

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The Lines

Bottom. [6] The worthy assistant remains alert to the first signs of deterioration in the endeavors of which he is a part. Since he does not have responsibility for everything, he can stand back and observe problems at their very beginning. Thus he is able to heed the early signs, take precautions against further deterioration, and keep things going smoothly.

2. [6] The subordinate accommodates himself to the needs of the creative leader. He supplies what the leader lacks, and thus makes himself indispensable. He suggests improvements and effective alternatives that enable the creative leader to achieve his goals. He has no motives or goals himself outside of making the work of the creative leader more effective.

3. [6] The effective assistant does not seek recognition for himself or his abilities, for he knows that to do so would undermine the joint effort. He may well have many assets that others are unaware of, and which he keeps concealed until needed. He avoids attracting attention to himself, because that can arouse resentment as well as all kinds of opposing forces that would defeat his usefulness. Even as an assistant, he may well occupy an important position. Nevertheless, his chief attribute is restraint. His aim is the success of the endeavors of which he is a part, not receiving credit for what he does. This will often require a considerable amount of working behind the scenes.

4. [6] In difficult times, one must act with great delicacy and avoid drawing even the slightest attention to oneself. Since he times are difficult, any degree of prominence is almost surely to be misunderstood or misinterpreted. By remaining completely in the background, the subordinate assistant can complete his work without anyone even knowing that he has been actively involved.

5. [6] If the Devoted Assistant is forced into a prominent position, even though he is not and cannot be an independent player, he must act with the highest degree of discretion, sincerity and dignity. These characteristics should reveal themselves, not in mannerisms or haughty attitudes, but indirectly through the way he does things and brings about results.

Top. [6] The man in a subordinate position who tries to assume the position of leadership brings down upon himself every form of opposition from those stronger than he. He causes great injury to himself, to the work he is supposedly a part of, and to all around him. Such an effort to which he is unsuited by nature can only bring defeat and disaster to everyone involved. All lines 6's. When the subordinate is combined with the creative, the attributes of both are melded together, so that the man remains steadfast and enduring while working in the pursuit of what is right. Nothing great comes of this, but then nothing harmful happens either.

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9. Small Taming

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Bottom. [9] A man of ability and strength is accustomed to forcing his way ahead. But when that path is effectively blocked, he leaves off being forceful, and remains in readiness to go forward or back as the situation requires. Good fortune will be the result, because he is not testing his fate, and he stands ready to utilize whatever opportunities open to him.

2. [9] The man is surrounded by people like himself who wish to advance, but are being held back. He immediately recognizes that were he to make the same attempt, he would meet the same fate, so he holds back and avoids an embarrassing set-back. Things work out well eventually, because he does not exert himself against the spirit of the times, but waits for a favorable moment.

3. [9] The situation appears deceptively favorable. The man thinks he has sufficient power to move ahead, but he is mistaken. The times favor opposing forces, even when they appear to be weak and inconsequential. The man cannot understand this, because everything appears favorable, so he makes a forward movement anyway. The result is an embarrassing failure.

4. [6] When a person is in a subordinate position, his greatest asset is honesty and truth. If his advice is consistently directed toward what is right and just, even though the situation is threatening and is potentially extremely dangerous, he need have no fear, because he knows that in the end, right will prevail. The powerful man listens to him and recognizes that the rightful path is best, and things work themselves out favorably.

5. [9] If a person has little personal power but is loyal to those with whom he is associated, he can nevertheless exert great influence, provided of course that loyalty does not mean obsequiousness and pandering. Loyalty receives confidence and trust from those to whom one is loyal. This mutual relationship combines the resources of all those associated together and is thus beneficial to all concerned.

Top. [9] Success is within the man's grasp, but it has been achieved by modest means and is such a delicate thing, it could easily be undermined by a bold move. Because it is so uncertain, it would be a great mistake if it were taken for granted and brought into being by a final display of forceful effort. It has been gained by holding back and being receptive rather than by exerting power. If, in these final moments, one were to suddenly switch and push forcefully ahead, all one's efforts would be brought down. The superior man is therefore content with the way things are going, the extent of success achieved, even if it has not gone as far as one could wish. To push it further will only bring it all down.

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9.Small Taming

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 Bottom. [9] A man of ability and strength is accustomed to forcing his way ahead. But when that path is effectively blocked, he leaves off being forceful, and remains in readiness to go forward or back as the situation requires. Good fortune will be the result, because he is not testing his fate, and he stands ready to utilize whatever opportunities open to him.

2. [9] The man is surrounded by people like himself who wish to advance, but are being held back. He immediately recognizes that were he to make the same attempt, he would meet the same fate, so he holds back and avoids an embarrassing set-back. Things work out well eventually, because he does not exert himself against the spirit of the times, but waits for a favorable moment.

3. [9] The situation appears deceptively favorable. The man thinks he has sufficient power to move ahead, but he is mistaken. The times favor opposing forces, even when they appear to be weak and inconsequential. The man cannot understand this, because everything appears favorable, so he makes a forward movement anyway. The result is an embarrassing failure.

4. [6] When a person is in a subordinate position, his greatest asset is honesty and truth. If his advice is consistently directed toward what is right and just, even though the situation is threatening and is potentially extremely dangerous, he need have no fear, because he knows that in the end, right will prevail. The powerful man listens to him and recognizes that the rightful path is best, and things work themselves out favorably.

5. [9] If a person has little personal power but is loyal to those with whom he is associated, he can nevertheless exert great influence, provided of course that loyalty does not mean obsequiousness and pandering. Loyalty receives confidence and trust from those to whom one is loyal. This mutual relationship combines the resources of all those associated together and is thus beneficial to all concerned.

Top. [9] Success is within the man's grasp, but it has been achieved by modest means and is such a delicate thing, it could easily be undermined by a bold move. Because it is so uncertain, it would be a great mistake if it were taken for granted and brought into being by a final display of forceful effort. It has been gained by holding back and being receptive rather than by exerting power. If, in these final moments, one were to suddenly switch and push forcefully ahead, all one's efforts would be brought down. The superior man is therefore content with the way things are going, the extent of success achieved, even if it has not gone as far as one could wish. To push it further will only bring it all down.

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9. Small Taming - With Few Against Many

 

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Bottom. [9] A man of ability and strength is accustomed to forcing his way ahead. But when that path is effectively blocked, he leaves off being forceful, and remains in readiness to go forward or back as the situation requires. Good fortune will be the result, because he is not testing his fate, and he stands ready to utilize whatever opportunities open to him.

2. [9] The man is surrounded by people like himself who wish to advance, but are being held back. He immediately recognizes that were he to make the same attempt, he would meet the same fate, so he holds back and avoids an embarrassing set-back. Things work out well eventually, because he does not exert himself against the spirit of the times, but waits for a favorable moment.

3. [9] The situation appears deceptively favorable. The man thinks he has sufficient power to move ahead, but he is mistaken. The times favor opposing forces, even when they appear to be weak and inconsequential. The man cannot understand this, because everything appears favorable, so he makes a forward movement anyway. The result is an embarrassing failure.

4. [6] When a person is in a subordinate position, his greatest asset is honesty and truth. If his advice is consistently directed toward what is right and just, even though the situation is threatening and is potentially extremely dangerous, he need have no fear, because he knows that in the end, right will prevail. The powerful man listens to him and recognizes that the rightful path is best, and things work themselves out favorably.

5. [9] If a person has little personal power but is loyal to those with whom he is associated, he can nevertheless exert great influence, provided of course that loyalty does not mean obsequiousness and pandering. Loyalty receives confidence and trust from those to whom one is loyal. This mutual relationship combines the resources of all those associated together and is thus beneficial to all concerned.

Top. [9] Success is within the man's grasp, but it has been achieved by modest means and is such a delicate thing, it could easily be undermined by a bold move. Because it is so uncertain, it would be a great mistake if it were taken for granted and brought into being by a final display of forceful effort. It has been gained by holding back and being receptive rather than by exerting power. If, in these final moments, one were to suddenly switch and push forcefully ahead, all one's efforts would be brought down. The superior man is therefore content with the way things are going, the extent of success achieved, even if it has not gone as far as one could wish. To push it further will only bring it all down.

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CBD For Pets

  

Pet CBD Marketing: How To Stand Out From The Crowd

By Dr. Dennis Clark, Ph.D. 

Thousands of companies offer CBD for pets.

However, marketing efforts by the vast majority revolve simplistically around, "Oh, we've got pet stuff, too."

In contrast, industry leaders for pet CBD marketing have figured out how to rise above the fray.

They've done so by zeroing in on one of the most powerful principles of persuasion in human history.

The good news is, invoking this principle is pretty straightforward.

It relies on taking just a few simple steps, as I explain below.

As a bonus, these steps also bypass restrictive advertising regulations currently plaguing the whole CBD industry. 

DOGS SPEAKING ABOUT CBD

We dog lovers know our furry friends speak to us. Not in words, of course. 

They instead send clear messages to us with tail-wagging, deep staring, smiling, bouncing around - you name it.

If Anthony Robbins is correct about defining communication (and I think he is), it's the results you get.

Dogs get results. And they're telling us a lot about CBD oil.

Carole Jarvis got the message from 3-year-old Coco, her Old English Mastiff.

In Carole's words,

"[Coco] has hip dysplasia in both hips and severe arthritis in both her knees. She can no longer take anti-inflammatories and was on Tramadol 150 mg twice a day. I cannot afford all the operations she needs and as a last resort tried CBD oil. She has been on it for a month now and is a totally different dog. She's no longer in pain and not spaced out all the time. I cannot praise CBD oil more highly... "

Lori Dzingala also got clear communication from her 12-year-old Leonberger.

According to Lori,

"[She] started having seizures. She had a massive seizure and we were losing her. A client of mine suggested CBD so we gave it a shot. Within 3 days she was walking, and even trotting. We were able to get the seizures under control."

These are just two among thousands of examples of how dogs communicate their health results due to CBD.

They've let their humans know how they feel across a whole gamut of health challenges - cancer, anxiety, sleep disorders, epilepsy, joint problems, and many more.

WHAT ABOUT CATS?

Our feline friends are no different. (Aside from their famous aloofness and pickiness about food - my fellow cat people know what I'm talking about.)

Alicia Antonio "heard" her older tabby, Charli, loud and clear.

As Alicia explains, 

"On a sunny Wednesday afternoon last month, [Charli] lost the ability to walk. By afternoon, she was completely paralyzed and I rushed her in to see the vet.

"Prognosis? Not good.

"Definitely neurological. Cause undetermined.

"Could [CBD] work for my cat? What did I have to lose?

"I agreed to give her the weekend to try and rest and recover, as long as she wasn't in copious amount of pain, and look into CBD oil as a treatment alternative.

"I have to say - the results were ASTONISHING. Her right pupil had been dilated for days (a possible indicator of a brain tumor) and went back to normal the day after she started on the CBD oil. Within four days of starting on CBD oil twice a day, Charli started to eat and drink on her own again. Prior to that, she had been refusing all food and water and I had to keep her hydrated (and alive) by using a baby syringe to get water down her throat.

"Five days after starting on the CBD oil, she was able to use her front legs again and was able to slowly sit up and prop herself up against walls and furniture, even though her back legs still did not work. The following day, her back legs started to work again, but she was weak and wobbly and struggled to take more than a few steps. A full week after starting on CBD oil, our cat was up and walking again - albeit tentatively.

"Cannabis saved her life."

WHO'S TRAINING WHOM?

Every single morning, our two little terrier mixes "allow" me to have one sip of coffee - just one - before demanding their morning walk. 

What they want is abundantly clear to me. They've trained me well.

After their walk it's time for their morning dental treat before I can finally get back to my cup of joe.

(Oh, and our young orange tabby "talks" me into giving him treats at the same time, too. Apparently I'm easily trained by canines and felines alike. Aren't we all?)

In other words, I'm acutely attuned to what our furry family members want and need because they tell me so. 

That's why the experiences of Carole, Lori, and Alicia - and countless others like them - draw me to CBD for pet health.

THE UNDERLYING MARKETING POWER

Good storytelling gets and holds attention.

That's just the beginning.

The real power behind pet CBD storytelling is shared hopes and experiences.

Marketers call it "social proof."

It puts real power behind pet CBD marketing.

Simply put, social proof means people decide what to believe or how to act based on what others believe or say.

Social proof is a persuasion principle as old as the hills.

Its power hasn't dropped off one bit over the centuries. It's just as irresistible now as it was since before the time of the pharaohs.

Pet CBD marketing in particular lends itself to this principle. It's like a social proof accelerator.

HARNESSING PET POWER

Three simple strategies of top CBD companies show how to harness the power of social proof for pet marketing.

1) First, they gather a steady stream of happy customers who own pets.

Then they give people a chance to brag about their pets on social media. They're going to do it anyway. You might as well have them do it on your company's social media pages.

Social media outlets are big drivers here.

Videos and images from pet owners are a key source of compelling content.

All you have to do is curate it.

Happy customers showing off their little buddies online is a fabulous attention-getter for any business.

2) Second, they climb the social proof ladder by partnering with influencers.

Influencers bring in loads of social credibility. It's like a booster rocket for social proof.

We aren't talking about 'ordinary' influencers. We're talking about actual pet influencers.

Imagine being associated with Mannie the French Bulldog. At last count, he had 1.1 million followers on Instagram, 7,600 YouTube channel subscribers, and 1.7 million Facebook fans.

A word from Mannie bears tremendous 'canine' social proof from the top dog online.

Mannie covers a wide variety of products. His own website offers drinkware, apparel, art, and face masks. He's also online promoting supplements, CBD products, and even a car wash. 

He's not alone. A quick search for other pet marketing influencers gives us a good list on Twitter. The biggies at the moment include @remixthedog, @tinkandmeek, @milliegthegolden, and @coconutricebear.

Keep in mind that, even though I've been talking about dogs so far, the same strategies work with cats. 

To see what I mean, just check out Instagram for ThatLittlePuff, Nala Cat, Venus the Two Face Cat, and Smoothie the Cat for some big-time feline influencers.

3) Third, since company leaders are pet owners themselves, they actively participate in dialog with other pet owners.

One simple yet invaluable strategy for building credibility and trust online - pet lover to pet lover - is answering questions on forums and commenting on blog posts. All niches have forums and blog commenting. 

If done well, the interaction generated there attracts responses from others. The more the better.

Voila! More social proof.

FIRST, "PRE-SUASION"

Influence researcher, Dr. Roberth Cialdini, describes in great detail how and why persuasion marketing works. 

His book, "Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade," goes even deeper about why the best persuasion marketers are so successful. 

In short, they arrange for a target audience to be receptive to a marketing message before it's presented. Thus, "pre-suasion."

Regarding pet CBD marketing, this means creating marketing materials for establishing KLT - i.e., knowing, liking, and trusting. 

The function of such materials is pre-suading potential customers to dig into all the social proof about CBD for pets. In other words, it gets eyeballs on the marketing message.

Although social proof itself is primarily user-generated or influencer generated, developing KLT depends on well-crafted professional writing. 

This is where all the other attention-getting strategies come into play - blog posts, email series, free reports, magalogs, brochures, press releases, website SEO, and more.

Writing to generate KLT puts people into the top of the sales funnel. It starts a natural flow toward social proof and, ultimately, more sales.

That's where I can help. I'm an expert writer of 'pre-suasive' (and persuasive) marketing copy.

I'm an experienced freelance writer for the alternative health niche, a published research scientist, and a 30-year university professor. I leverage my expertise and skills for writing persuasive ('pre-suasive') copy for alternative health marketing. Would you like to capitalize on what I can do? Let's talk...  [mailto:drdennisclark@gmail.com]drdennisclark@gmail.com.

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12.Mycal8 - Stagnation

Hexagram 12

By: James Byrd

I. The Oracle 

A. Hexagram Twelve can be termed as Pi or Stagnation, some additional terms can be seen as Obstruction, something that is Anti-robust. "The Great Going -- The Small Coming." The lower trigram is K'un: the earth, female, passive, receptive, and the upper trigram is Ch'ien: Heaven, the creative, male, active. The Wife.     

B. The Judgment

   1. Standstill | Evil people do not further
       The perseverance of the superior man.
   2. The great departs, the small approaches.

C. The Image

  1. Heaven and earth do not unite:
      a) The image of Standstill.

          Thus, the superior man falls back upon his inner worth.
      b) In order to escape the difficulties.

           He does not permit himself to be honored with revenue. Sirius -ly. 

II. Another interpretation 

From <https://www.tarot.com/i-ching/hexagrams/standstill>

12: Standstill

In periods of standstill or stagnation, confusion and disorder can prevail. Small-minded and self-serving forces arise when the powers of clarity and creativity are on the decline; the inmates are overrunning the prison and its guards. In such times, summon up your fortitude, don’t shine your light, simply withdraw. The wise take shelter in their own integrity and quietly remain faithful to their principles. Retreat from public activities and common exchanges until the times favor direct action. Concentrate on personal affairs with a humble dignity, even if that means letting go of some short-term rewards.

Desiring to change such a situation too quickly creates extra conflict. By accepting some hardship, while striving to maintain integrity, you are preparing for future growth. Remember that a seed of prosperity is often hidden inside the husk of misfortune.

From <https://www.tarot.com/i-ching/hexagrams/standstill>

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"inclosing" 

This is a matter of belief, whether one came to do this or not. Change is the seasons of the year, and as well as, or should I say, the people’s sentiments about a certain public action. All I can see with this one is that someone was given the task of interpreting the stars, and here I am thinking that Nostradamus had completed that task a long time ago, along with the exacting factors of Fei shui. We are getting there, “The Future: 2020.”

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References

Blofield, John (1965). I Ching the Book of Change an Important New Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of Diviation
Byrd, James (2018) "The Future"
Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I Ching
Karcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]

Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)

Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling

Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching

Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)

Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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