further question on work 25

[hebe]

Going with Pato's suggestion of being more specific after a few days non-questioning, I asked 'what should my next step be with finding work' and got 25. This seems to tie in with how I was feeling about the approach - a gut feeling about the unexpected. Hilary's translation was a bit more confusing as she seems to suggest that a more organised approach is within the 25 hexagram - not just a purely open-minded innocence. I keep feeling to just be open to opportunities rather than planning some kind of CV related job search, which from my understanding of 25 - or reading through the various threads and the books that I've got, is ok.

I've just been stung on my right boob again as I type this... what's going on here? I was stung 3 times by a wasp a few weeks ago in the same place.... OUCH!

I asked a bit more specifically about a possible opportunity I've been thinking about and got 62: 2, 5 and 6 - 44. This was probably worded incorrectly - my question - that is. Because I have been so indecisive about it I asked what would the wise man do in my situation with this opportunity? I have read so much now on 62 and am totally confused about whether its a good thing or not. So many different interpretations of the line. When I originally asked about whether this opportunity would help me with my lack of direction it gave me 2: 4 and 6. I wanted to go ahead with it, but waited and waited for a few weeks and then asked the above question as I couldn't seem to make a decsion.

I know I sound very confused and I am. I just want to find a path forward that I can commit to and not get so overwhelmed by decisions or paralysed by fear. It might look as though I'm not looking into the answers as I don't give my thoughts on the lines, but after reading so many interpretations I get so lost its hopeless.

Over and out - any suggestions whatsoever would be really appreciated, Hebe.

 

[my_key]

HI Hebe
It sounds like these are difficult times for you and you have worked yourself into a stat of paralysis by all the analysis you are doing. It's good to remember that to become un confused you first have to be confused so when you 'get so lost it's hopeless' it can be a good thing to take a few steps back to where you last weren't lost, when you weren't overwhelmed by decisions, when you weren't paralysed by fear. If that makes sense for you.

I asked 'what should my next step be with finding work' and got 25.

Hex 25 - Innocence. Wilhelm also calls this The Unexpected. You've been overwhelmed by all these unexpected thoughts and emotions. Take a break, get back to nature leave your worries behind for a while and give yourself a well deserved break from these tough times. Then when the time is right come back to them with a fresh approach and you'll be able to organise your thoughts to find the next best step for you.

Confucius says about this: "He who departs from innocence, what does he come to? Heaven's will and blessing do not go with his deeds."

Take a break (....to regain your innocence) and then allow your deeds to align with Heaven's will.

Be well

Mike

 

[patro]

25 unchanging.
the unexpected is very strong!
you can be sure that from all what will happen... you would not expect anything.
Adaptation to the situation will help you overcome it without damage.

starting from the imaged scenarios try to find out the un-think one!

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patro

 

[hebe]

Thanks Mike and Pato.... Ok, hill-top retreat and the dogs...a few walks, new dance class and let go......x