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settan3579
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Hey all,
Second post. The first one was brilliantly dramatic.
Having just moved out of a Zen temple, where I lived for 6 months, and being 23, I understandably look at what lies ahead in my life. A relationship that has been confusing and ended in my being, somewhat unconsciously, used as an emotional and physical relief is in a spot that doesn't look like it will clear up any time soon. And honestly, at this point, given the quality and level of my presence for the friendship/more than that, it feels like it is best to set boundaries that do not surrender my own power here. Of course, I played a part in it by choosing to abandon myself and my values to pursue someone unavailable.
I have also been looking at graduate schools in counseling and psychology, or perhaps in some sort of contemplative psychotherapy that also focuses on mind-body medicine. The process of finding previous professors and professionals who will write me a letter of recommendation has begun and it is really a matter of finding the right degree programs and starting to apply. Currently, I work for Parks and Recreation, but it doesn't feel like my calling.
I asked, last night, in the midst of emotional turbulence, "What should I be focusing on now?" and received hexagram 3, Beginning, with lines 1 and 5 changing to 2, the Receptive. I honestly don't know what to make of it.
**As a side note, how do people work with multiple changing lines? Huang has Master Yi's recommendation about ways to only choose one, but it seems to really be counter to the point of the I Ching? Curious if anyone could direct me to something there.**
This morning, I took it a bit slower and formulated a broader question that felt a bit more true. On my mind were graduate school, work, my new living situation, and moving forward in whatever manner with this relationship. I asked, "What is the path forward that benefits me and all my relations?" and received 53, Developing Gradually, as the response.
Seems like patience at the beginning is key here, but I'm hoping there's something deeper I'm missing.
Thank you,
Settan
Second post. The first one was brilliantly dramatic.
Having just moved out of a Zen temple, where I lived for 6 months, and being 23, I understandably look at what lies ahead in my life. A relationship that has been confusing and ended in my being, somewhat unconsciously, used as an emotional and physical relief is in a spot that doesn't look like it will clear up any time soon. And honestly, at this point, given the quality and level of my presence for the friendship/more than that, it feels like it is best to set boundaries that do not surrender my own power here. Of course, I played a part in it by choosing to abandon myself and my values to pursue someone unavailable.
I have also been looking at graduate schools in counseling and psychology, or perhaps in some sort of contemplative psychotherapy that also focuses on mind-body medicine. The process of finding previous professors and professionals who will write me a letter of recommendation has begun and it is really a matter of finding the right degree programs and starting to apply. Currently, I work for Parks and Recreation, but it doesn't feel like my calling.
I asked, last night, in the midst of emotional turbulence, "What should I be focusing on now?" and received hexagram 3, Beginning, with lines 1 and 5 changing to 2, the Receptive. I honestly don't know what to make of it.
**As a side note, how do people work with multiple changing lines? Huang has Master Yi's recommendation about ways to only choose one, but it seems to really be counter to the point of the I Ching? Curious if anyone could direct me to something there.**
This morning, I took it a bit slower and formulated a broader question that felt a bit more true. On my mind were graduate school, work, my new living situation, and moving forward in whatever manner with this relationship. I asked, "What is the path forward that benefits me and all my relations?" and received 53, Developing Gradually, as the response.
Seems like patience at the beginning is key here, but I'm hoping there's something deeper I'm missing.
Thank you,
Settan