Clarity,
Office 17622,
PO Box 6945,
London.
W1A 6US
United Kingdom
Phone/ Voicemail:
+44 (0)20 3287 3053 (UK)
+1 (561) 459-4758 (US).
‘The clouds are above heaven. Waiting.
A noble one eats, drinks and relaxes with music.’
Hexagram 5, Image
‘Waiting with food and drink.
Constancy, good fortune.’
Hexagram 5, line 5
‘Heaven and earth do not interact. Blocked.
A noble one uses her strength sparingly to avoid hardship.
She does not allow herself honours and payment.’
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‘Resting when blocked.
Great person, good fortune.
It is lost, it is lost!
Tie it to the bushy mulberry tree.’
12.5
‘In the centre of the earth there is a mountain. Integrity.
A noble one reduces what is too much and increases what is diminished,
Weighing things up to even out their distribution.’
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‘Not rich in your neighbour:
Fruitful to use this to invade and conquer.
Nothing that does not bear fruit.’
15.5
‘Above the mountain, there is water. Limping.
Noble one turns himself around to renew his character.’
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‘Wind moves over the earth. Seeing.
The ancient kings studied the regions,
Saw the people,
And established their teachings.’
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‘Seeing their lives.
The noble one is without mistake.’
20.6
‘Stream dwells above fire. Already across.
A noble one reflects on distress and prepares to defend against it.’
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‘The leaks are plugged with clothes of silk
For the whole day, on guard.’
63.4
‘Thunder and wind, Lasting.
A noble one stands firm and does not change his bearings.’
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‘Wind and thunder. Increasing.
A noble one sees improvement, and so she changes.
When there is excess, she corrects it.’
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‘Above the lake is earth. Nearing.
A noble one teaches and reflects untiringly,
Accepts and protects the people without limit.’
19, Image
‘Below heaven is the mountain. Retreat.
A noble one keeps small people at a distance,
Not with hatred, but through respect.’
33, Image
‘Thunder dwelling in the centre of the earth. Returning.
The ancient kings closed the borders at winter solstice.
Itinerant merchants did not travel,
The prince did not tour the regions.’
24, Image
‘Below heaven is the wind. Coupling.
The prince sends out mandates and commands to the four corners of the earth.’
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‘Mountain rests on the earth. Stripping Away.
The heights are generous, and there are tranquil homes below.’
23, Image
‘In the centre of the earth there is a mountain. Integrity.
A noble one reduces what is too much and increases what is diminished,
Weighing things up to even out their distribution.’
15, Image
‘Below the mountain is thunder. Nourishment.
The noble one reflects on his words in conversation,
And is discriminating about what he eats and drinks.’
27, Image
‘Above the mountain is thunder. Small Exceeding.
A noble one in actions exceeds in respect,
In loss exceeds in mourning,
In spending exceeds in economy.’
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Clarity,
Office 17622,
PO Box 6945,
London.
W1A 6US
United Kingdom
Phone/ Voicemail:
+44 (0)20 3287 3053 (UK)
+1 (561) 459-4758 (US).