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When someone adds layers of do and don't, of this way not that way, or spiritual this and moral that, that is their own code, their own piss on the tree for others to read and interpret. Yi's answers help us to connect to those tracks and signs. We use our intellect rather than our nose, but learning to use our animal senses makes us better readers of the signs, senses we otherwise have left so far behind.
Yes, that is my belief too. Our intellect is interwoven with our animal side and sometimes our nose can be more reliable and correct compared to our mind... it's about integration, imho, and not dishminishing the "lower" parts in order to be "higher". Embodied cognition is equally important.
Second, but perhaps more importantly, is there a danger we are losing our ability to connect with our inner knowingness by using the IC to connect with our inner knowingness?
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memorizing the IC solves both the issue of spending too much time in consulting and of relying too much on outside guidance.
you gotta test your theories, your interpretations, by taking some action
If it's called the book of changes I have the power to change it
hello! i might be late but can yeou explein "Second is never ever ask "What does X think of me?" The reason is that soon or later asking such questions will break your relationship with X."? i do not understand howYes, I've been through this too. There are a few things to know when you consult the I Ching.
First, it is that the I Ching is considered to be sacred by many. There are people who burn incense before consulting. You are not asked to perform such rituals but the least you can do is to show some respect and pay attention to the answers given to you. The Yi is not a toy and if you play with the Yi then the Yi will play with you.
Second is never ever ask "What does X think of me?" The reason is that soon or later asking such questions will break your relationship with X.
If you want to show the Yi to your friends, do it but tell them about these two rules first.
Clarity,
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