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I don't get the feeling from your reading that your association is necessarily a waste of time. I see two people sitting on opposite sides of the desk, and I think their ideas don't appear to be harmonizing. But it is just such an opposition that can sometimes influence one to break through to new ground. Remaining open and having patience is essential in a family or joint effort. If doors to communication are closed, efforts should be made to open them.
Am I wasting my time?
37 2.3.4.5 >38
I think you are. Couldn't you find another person with similar expertise? Hexagram 38 suggests finding friends outside the family, and I take the current non-performing expert as like a family member (37). You could tell the non-performer how hurtful the delay is to you. In creative work, which I suppose you do, one must strike while the iron is hot. Delay means loss of inspiration.
Below are some key points from my interpreation texts that could be helpful:
While openly communicating your difference shall resuilt in no regret, but don't expect the differences to ne mended right now. Both side's "foundamentalist" views are tempting you two to resolve through force. But upon closer examination, common interests still exist. Opportunity to mend the difference shall come around sooner or later.
Clarity,
Office 17622,
PO Box 6945,
London.
W1A 6US
United Kingdom
Phone/ Voicemail:
+44 (0)20 3287 3053 (UK)
+1 (561) 459-4758 (US).