52-days #10 " Fulfillment" 8/26/08

Fulfill one's duty.
the yielding treads upon the firm.
gentl and joyous
corresponds with qian.
thereupon treading upon a tiger's tail,
the tiger does not bite.
prosperous and smooth.
the firm is central and correct;
fulfill one's duty in the place of a ruler and feel no guilt.
his/her brilliance shines.

above is heaven; below is lake.
an image of fulfillment.
the superior person discriminates as to duty between high and low,
and sets people's minds at rest.

this gua expounds upon the principle of carrying out one's ideal, or fulfilling one's duty, in a difficult situation. one should act appropriately according to what is suitable in that situation.

Element: Metal
Mutual gua: Household #37

밟아온 이력과 역사를 보아 백성의 뜻을 잘 분별하여 정하라.

호괘로 풍화가인괘가 있으니, 모든 인류가 간둔지제에 어렵게 나와 몽매함을 극복하고 천하문명을 이루고자 서로 전쟁과 살륙을 하면서 문명을 이룩해 왔지만, 결국은 한 집안이다.= 맞다! 결국 세계는 하나이고 한 집안인것을 우리는 지금도 집안전쟁을 하고있다.

문명이 점차 쌓여나가고, 또한 물건이 쌓이게 되면 질서가 필요하고 예가 필요하다. 경쟁과 전쟁을 겪고 천하를 쟁패하려고 하지만, 서로를 인정하고 더불어 살아가는 지혜가 필요하며 이를 통해 공존공영하는 사회적 징표는 예이다.

You need 1. perfect communication, 2. true understanding.

Position and instruction
1. light energy - go with simplicity, be consistent, keep going
2. light energy - go in the level way, do not take risks, be desireless, keep to sincerity
3. dark energy - do not think that you are intelligent, do not take other people's places
4. light energy - be cautious in doing everything, follow rules and propriety
5. light energy - keep to humility, act in gentle ways, keep to sincerity when in danger
6. light energy - examine your past, think of the future, know when to change, keep good motivation

In your actions, you may meet many strong people or difficult situations that you will need to deal with. you will need first to purify your mind. live a simple life, and follow the social rules. this will change bad into good