34>19 8 months til baby arrives

[blue_angel]

My sister is giving birth in approximately 8 months. I really want to be there for her. She really wants me to be there for her. But factors surrounding this can feel like a huge weight on my shoulders. So I asked my simplest question. Having a conversation with Yi. "I have 8 months to get myself together, will I be together enough to be there for my sister during birth?" How fitting is my answer... 34.3.4>19

Amazed that I received 19. Even when I shouldn't be amazed this far into the experience with Yi. Off the top of my head, I see there could be some hurdles in the 8 month that will take some strength to get through. Perhaps I should ask "how to strengthen myself?" Inner strength is what I am looking at and what I was thinking about before casting. So in a sense not surprised I received 34 with this answer. But then again will inner strength alone be enough? And can I build this inner strength enough to journey home for the birth in 8 months? As she says "aih yai yai"...

Of course I don't dare share my dilemma's with her or much of anyone. I don't want to affect her in any way negatively. Just really want to be pure support and inspiration. Hoping to nurture a beautiful process and experience for her. Which I can do from a distance. But when its time for the actual birth, not so sure. Unless of course, anyone has a space shuttle we may borrow, so we can take sister, husband, dr, nurse, and equipment to the moon. That would be nice. At least a temporary fix, to spare us a little more time... 8 months feels right around the corner. Walk outside, turn the corner, there it is...

 

[poised]

And can I build this inner strength enough to journey home for the birth in 8 months? .

I love this question, blue_angel. How deeply concerned you are about your sister and your ability to be there for her in just the right way.

I went to Modern Poet's IChing to see what he had to say about it, and I think you'll enjoy his views:

HEXAGRAM #34 - THE MONTH OF MARCH

DESPERATE TRICKS OF NATURE

Painted for war,
Painted for mating,
Shaking with desire,
We are desperate tricks of nature.

There is tremendous generative power in the month of March. Life's unexpected answer to the dark and death of winter lies, all potentially, gathering its energy in deep earth. Any false start can send vulnerable and premature shoots into a still-freezing world. It is the same within the lives of men. You have strength-the power to transform and evolve, but it must be released at the right time. Don't be tempted out before the signs and conditions are favorable.
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Line 3: is a good time to relax consciously, especially in the area of desires. The need for outward approval is natural to our race, but we needn't be slaves to our psychological inadequacies. Avoid large and empty promises as they foolishly reveal weakness. Achieve strength through individuality, as you make the wise decisions based on lasting principles. This line indicates a need to be humble, as well as strong.

Line 4:
You have the power of Spring inside you now. Grasses, leaves, and flowers are simple indications of the more complex power which generates them. Revel in your silence. You will become stronger as you positively influence events and draw little attention to yourself. Cultivate deep and passionate faith in yourself.

It would seem that your strength will gather and grow as the winter turns to spring. A natural progression if there ever was one. No need to doubt or push yourself around now.

I believe you know these things, and this is a gentle reminder that you do. Not to worry, you will be exactly in the right mental and emotional space to assist with the late summer birth.

Nobody seems to know who Thom Williams is, but here's a link to his Modern Poet's IChing:
http://janan.members.sonic.net/ching/main.html

 

[blue_angel]

I want to say more but, just thank you Poised. Thank you from my heart.

 

[Tohpol]

I was listening to this piece of music "Ballad for the Unborn" when I read your post...

Very appropriate.

 

[blue_angel]

That is beautiful Topal, thank you for sharing.