Hex 47. Preparation (physically and mentally) in order to get scholarship award

[Sofia Andrews]

Hello.

It is one of my hardest decision ever in my life time and I decided to study further in abroad and
my dream is to attend university in US or UK supported by scholarship award.

So I asked Iching the following question as below.

How should I prepare (physically and mentally) in order to get scholarship award?

I got answer Hexagram 47 - Oppression (Exhaustion).

I well understand that my choice is not easy but I always wanted to hear advice of Yi.

I used to check with Wilhem's interpretation.

hex 47 (The Judgement):
Oppression. Success. Perseverance.
The great man brings about good fortune.
No blame.
When one has something to say,
It is not believed.

Image:
There is no water in the lake:
The image of Exhaustion.
Thus the superior man stakes his life
on following his will.



As far as I understand,
I may face adversity for preparation and if I let myself to be broken by exhaustion,
it leads failure.
I need to prepare myself well especially inner in order to achieve my goal.

I am not sure how to interpreter for my preparation but any insight of yours would be huge gift and strength for me.

Thank you.

 

[ernobe]

If the Yis' answer is unchanging it means it is something you must know before any of the future you are asking about will make sense to you. 47 has the trigram for peril inside and that for satisfaction outside. You must show satisfaction on the outside while inside knowing the peril involved. Are you showing peril outwardly while inwardly feeling satisfaction? If so, the Yi is telling you that although it seems that you are asking about the scholarship, in reality you are asking about something else. Is it something to do with your previous questions?