Old love does not rust? 56.1.3.4 - 27

[Juliah]

Hello Friends,

I would be very grateful for your help.

Years ago I had a friend who seemed to be very... hm... enthusiastic with me. We have not seen each other for ages, and some days ago I recalled him and asked the IC about my role in his life.

I got 56.1.3.4 - 27

Strange, it seems as if he is still suffering...

Your thoughts will be most welcome.

 

[sooo]

Sometimes I think it does, unfortunately. But if we're lucky, it just wears a nice patina, which can be very attractive in itself.

56 is an image of fire traveling quickly across a mountain top. It does not linger; fire always requires new fuel.

line 1: Busy with details of experience
line 3: When something burns down, there is no returning to it the way it was.
line 4: The wander has what she needs, but is melancholy.

27 is an image of an open mouth through which nourishes the body and soul with everything it needs. More than that is no longer nourishing.

I don't see this as saying it's wrong to seek contact with him, but don't expect it to be the same if you connect. Maybe it can still be beautiful, however, and if not, then perhaps the memories will be enough to satisfy.

 

[Juliah]

Thank you for your input, Bruce.

Hmm... I consider 27 as a source of nourishment, taking this very situation, what makes the final of the story open (we parted not happily). As if he still remembers, and the memories cannot calm him down in spite of the fact that new people, friends and loves have entered his life.

Is my vision mistaken?

 

[xuesongyu]

Hello friend:

When there are 3 changing lines, you should find your answer in the Hex names and Hex codes of these two hexagrams(but not all of them).

Hex 56 stands for "a guest on the trip", I think that means you are a "traveller" in his life. What does traveller mean? You met a guy on the trip and you talked a lot with each other. But after the trip, you went back to your own home and do not see each other any more. So I think you are not a very important role in his life, just as one of passing travellers of his friends.

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Hello Friends,

I would be very grateful for your help.

Years ago I had a friend who seemed to be very... hm... enthusiastic with me. We have not seen each other for ages, and some days ago I recalled him and asked the IC about my role in his life.

I got 56.1.3.4 - 27

Strange, it seems as if he is still suffering...

Your thoughts will be most welcome.

 

[sooo]

Thank you for your input, Bruce.

Hmm... I consider 27 as a source of nourishment, taking this very situation, what makes the final of the story open (we parted not happily). As if he still remembers, and the memories cannot calm him down in spite of the fact that new people, friends and loves have entered his life.

Is my vision mistaken?

I would not intentionally tred upon your vision.

I see 27 as having the dual meaning of nourishing and being nourished. It's up to us what we consume or digest or feed upon. I think the saying we are what we eat applies here, so it makes sense to be cautious with what we nourish ourselves with. The same could apply to what nourishment we offer to others. In this case I'd have to ask, how nourishing would this old relationship be to you now? We tend to romanticize some of these bygone relationships, and more often than not, they don't measure up to our fantasies. But there are exceptions.

One thing I've found about old relationships, like old furniture or jewelry, they usually look best with the natural patina than through attempts to polish them up to try and look like new. That's why line 3 here is worthy of consideration - When something burns down, there is no returning to it the way it was.

 

[Juliah]

Bruce, while reading your response I recalled an anecdote.

- Did you know Mr. Alan Miller?
- No, what is he famous for?
- Oh, he was a prominent person. He adored art, sang like a Broadway singer and danced like Baryshnikov. He was an excellent sportsman. With ladies he was always courteous. He was kind and intelligent, perfect father and husband. Loved animals very much. He was able to repair everything at home.
- How did you know that all?
- I am married to his widow.

There are no ideas in your message I cannot agree with, thank you very much for your clarification.

 

[sooo]

Juliah, ooh, I don't think being that fellow would be very rewarding, living in the shadow of such a perfect husband. Point well made.

I know it works that way with women too. The last thing a woman wants to hear is how wonderful his last wife or gf was. Some don't even want to hear about how wonderful his old dog was!

don't tell of your old lovely home by the sea
tell me how wonderful I make you feel when you are with me