Stay or go?

[orpheus]

I recently posted a reply thanking those who had helped with my earlier question-
'Should I buy a camper van?'- but it has not appeared here so possibly I am not using the site correctly? Anyway, thank you; I am still considering the content of each response.
I also then asked for assistance with the following ;
The present time is one of major transition for me; my children have now left home, I am single (widowed) and the current lease on my shop expires in a couple of months and I am condsidering not renewing it, ending a business of 20years. The town is stagnating and this is affecting me,however I have been unable to come up with 'plan B' thus the camper van idea.
I asked the YI about ending the shop here and received Hex.1( Creative) Moving line 4 changing ti Hex.9 Taming Power of the Small. I was encouraged to receive Hex 1 but line 4 just seems to throw the question back at me: 'The Superior Man observes without committing himself.' It seems I have been teetering on the edge of something for far too long already but I also know that part of me clings to the safety of the known.
Not asking you to sort my life for me but welcome the kind of insightful perspectives already shared.

 

[pocossin]

I recently posted a reply thanking those who had helped with my earlier question-
'Should I buy a camper van?'- but it has not appeared here so possibly I am not using the site correctly?

You are using the site correctly. Your thanks message is at the end of the thread:

http://www.onlineclarity.co.uk/friends/showthread.php?p=131317#post131317

 

[pocossin]

I asked the YI about ending the shop here.
1.4 > 9

Nine in the fourth place means:
Wavering flight over the depths.
No blame.

Mirrors your present uncertainty, but you have hidden depths. Hexagram 9 (imo) refers to ancestral influence. Aren't there uncompleted tasks from your youth that you could complete now -- maybe ideas or projects from your parents or grandparents?

 

[anemos]

i agree with Tom, that this line seems to depict your current state. 1.4 for me is one of the more beautiful lines in Yi.

Nine in the fourth place means:
Wavering flight over the depths.
No blame.

A place of transition has been reached, and free choice can enter in. A
twofold possibility is presented to the great man: he can soar to the heights
and play an important part in the world, or he can withdraw into solitude
and develop himself. He can go the way of the hero or that of the holy sage
who seeks seclusion. There is no general law of his being. If the individual
acts consistently and is true to himself, he will find the way that is appropriate
for him. This way is right for him and without blame.

there is a scene in the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade " that i have associate with that line. Its the one where Indy makes the leap of faith over a ravine which seems impassable. He jumps and a hidden bridge appears.

 

[anemos]

You are using the site correctly. Your thanks message is at the end of the thread:

http://www.onlineclarity.co.uk/friends/showthread.php?p=131317#post131317

when Icreated my new account I noticed that at the beginning I didn't have the "thank you " option. I think after the 10th post "appeared"

 

[jfas]

My thinking is that if you have to ask whether you "should" do something or not, then you probably don't want it enough yet to do it.

 

[orpheus]

stay or go ...to jump or not..

Well, thanks again for really interesting feedback. Both Pocossin and Anemos refer to the 'mirroring ' of my dilemma in Hex. 1 line 4. But when I received this I thought: 'Yes, but I already know this!' The second hex. (9) is interesting indicating perhaps current restraint by many mundane factors? How does this Hex (9) have to do with the ancestral (Pocossin) ? May be significant and would like to know more..
It was fascinating to see the post from Anemos re. Indiana Jones! In the last 18 months , this image of 'leaping into the void' has come up many times in different ways including some deep image work with a teacher. Most recently I found myself watching, if not this Indiana Jones clip, then one very similiar whilst running on a treadmill at the gym!
The symbolism of the treadmill and taking the frightening leap of faith struck me forcefully then and now once more. Thank you.
Finally the comment from jfas about not really wanting something enough if you have to ask 'should I?' is I think a little unfair. After all, do we not consult the YI at just such times, especially when there is a lot at stake? But thanks for this view...
The 'split' indicated in Hex 1, 4 also reflects the inner division in myself between Mr Adventurer and Mr. Caution. Mr Caution has been holding sway for so long now
I think I may have to try evoking the spirit of Indiana... Will keep you posted!