2.1.2.3.4 to 34

[River1980]

I asked what I could do to be happier and got this reading. So many changing lines, that can't be good surely? Can someone please interpret this reading for me. I feel like it's saying I will gain some clarity soon and I need to be strong because I will need to make changes.

What do you think?

 

[rosada]

34. The Power of The Great discribes a strong healthy presence so I think the I ching is using this image to depict the attitude to aim for. Not exactly jolly happiness, but more like a strong presence that isn't knocked out by the changes of life, by highs of giddiness and lows of depression - the true happiness comes from being able to live an ordinary conventional life ("the superior man does not tread upon paths that do not accord with established order"). To achieve or maintain this strength you are being advised to consider..

2.1 When you start to feel tired or depressed…
2.2 It's important to take stock of your situation, count your blessings, be aware of just that you are basically here and okay.
2.3 Then note if there are nagging chores or responsibilities needing to be attended to. Clutter in the mind and in the environment can clog our ability to respond to new opportunity. Also, do each task for its own sake without anticipating reward or recognition.
2.4 Once you have completed responsibilities and cleared your space don't allow negative influences to move in again. Instead be at peace.

Interesting that the next line of hex. 2 is quite wonderful as if by doing all this quiet preparation you are putting yourself in a position where something beautiful can happen at 2.5. "A yellow undergarment brings extreme good fortune."

So yes, I would agree it appears you are being advised to prepare for change - expect a miracle!

Well, on second thought, perhaps saying "expect a miracle" is out of keeping with the mood of these lines which I think are advising to not aim for extremes of emotion which can lead to mood swings and the morning after blues. But I do think there's a feeling of when you identify the happiness in your current circumstances you prepare yourself to be strong enough to handle even more of the life force which if you can handle it, even more happiness!

 

[River1980]

Wonderful feedback. Thank you x