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Hello everyone,

Yet again I have decided to turn to your wisdom on another Repeated Yi Classic (see, I tend to get repeated answers over a period of time no matter what the question... 24.1>2 being a perticularly persistent one).

This time it is 8.5>2.

So far, it's come up as an answer to a set of different questions, like for instance:
a) future of a collaborative art project I've been working on for a while;
b) why am I feeling this way (=insecure, longing to trust and love freely);
c) what happens when we go away together;
and then it gets slightly more weird:
d) "I accept the highest form of nourishment there is for me"
e) "(swear word) you, so&so!" (out of sheer frustration, not because I meant it, ok)

What I find most confusing is that Wilhelm states:
...But such holding together calls for a central figure around whom other persons may unite. To become a centre of influence holding people together is a grave matter and fraught with great responsibility. it requires greatness of spirit, consistency, and strength. Therefore let him who wishes to gather others about him ask himself whether he is equal to the undertaking...

Yet LiSe says:
...To prevent fights, a neutral voice is needed, a voice from the gods. Not one summoned by sacrifices, which brings good fortune, but one summoned by a question, bringing an answer...

Who is in charge here, then? With one monster of a controlling tendency I need to keep in check on a daily basis, I hope LiSe's right, and I need to turn the situation over, and over, to the great Powers of the unknown... What do you reckon? That would go nicely with the changing line 5, I'm guessing - again, any fresh insight well and truly appreciated.

And what's up with the 2 as a repeated relating Hexagram? I don't think I like it that much, and would much rather have the Creative!..:)

Dear Children of Yi, I bless your paths and gratefully accept your views,

Grace
 

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Hexagram 8 is about finding others to join forces with and the importance of being really clear about what your purpose is so you don't get swept off your course. For example, if you can't fall asleep and decide to watch Jay Leno it would be important to remember your intention to sleep otherwise you might stay awake even longer.
Line 8.5 is about not forcing partnership. Watch Jay for as long he's interesting and then just 2. drift off...

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"..the importance of being really clear about what your purpose is so you don't get swept off your course..."

Yep, I do get de-focused very easily, it's true. It makes me feel breathless just thinking of it...

Actually, perhaps the changing line 5 is not about others, but more about all endless activities that distract me from my course. Perhaps, if I tried my best to stay on it, then what/who is meant to stay in my life will stay, and what/who isn't will go their separate way, and I would thus be more able to unite with my purpose?

One eureka moment for me, one more heavenly credit for Rosada!..:)

Many thanks.
 

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