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Till when? 50 <1> 14

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nAstWr

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I asked yi: Till when will I suffer?
hexagram 50 changing line 1 to hexagram 14

I think it is good that the caldron is upturned and the stagnating staff has been removed. However, I asked when so is there anyone who could see "when"?
 
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diamanda

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You want change, i.e. to stop suffering.
50 shows change - but here, the first line changes.

The first line changing shows that you are not too far away from change.
What you need to do is to expel the old, stagnating 'food' from your life.

So to answer your question: you will stop suffering whenever you get rid of something old and stale.
 
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nAstWr

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Thank you diamanda. The problem is how you get rid of all that bad staff.
 
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diamanda

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How to get rid of something old and stale:

1. Make a solid decision in your mind to get rid of the old and stale.
2. Get rid of any related photographs which are in immediate view (e.g. wallet, frames, etc).
3. Get rid of any related items which are in immediate view.
4. REPLACE photographs and items with something new, fresh, joyous.
5. Go shopping - buy yourself some nice new clothes which make you feel good.
6. Pamper yourself - your hair, your nails, anything.
7. Call a good friend and meet them, and tell as many jokes as possible.
8. Every time a thought comes about the old and stale, REPLACE it with a random image, e.g. a giraffe :)

These are not the only things you can do - I'm sure there's plenty other little ways.
But you need to be determined.
 
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nAstWr

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Interesting, you make me smile. :)
I have to admit that i follow many of them but especially the advice of no 5. As a result, my bank account and my wardrobe are suffering!

I think time is the best healer.

Anyway, I asked 2 more questions about and hope you can help me.

- Will the bad time be over?
hexagram 1 changing line 2 to hexagram 13

Does the line 2 show sth like the law of attraction? "you have the power use it"
I have never had line 2 before.

Will I be happy?
hexagram 30, changing line 2 and 4 to hexagram 26

This answer makes me worry. 30.2 yellow light, happiness or clarity. 30.4 the light dies down, the happiness is over? :(
hexagram 26 The Taming Power of the Great / The Great Nourisher.
I can't interpret hexagram 26 as a resulting hex but I noticed that there is a 'connection' between hexagram 30 and hexagram 26 "Care of the cow brings good fortune." - "Nurturance of the Great ".. Nurturance of the cow?
 
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diamanda

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I think time is the best healer.
Well, not exactly.
You need determination - otherwise time by itself won't do the trick.

Glad I made you smile!

Will the bad time be over? 1.2 > 13

It will if you go out and meet people.
If you start going out and meeting others, things will improve immediately.

Will I be happy? 30.2.4 > 26

Well spotted about the animal. The common character in 30 and 26 is "domestic animal".
In 30: "domestic animal female cow".
In 26: "large domestic animal".
30.2 shows light, clarity as you said. And 30.4 shows a flash. All together: a great flash idea.
26 speaks of going out into the world, and not eating at home.

So look after the cow (yourself/survival) - you'll get an epiphany moment - then the cow (yourself) becomes great and starts going out into the world.

Both your answers show the need to go out there and meet people/friends etc.
If you really want to feel better and happy, you will need to take action and start going out.
 
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nAstWr

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Interesting. Both answers show the need to go out because my entire life is work and home. In my free time I prefer to enjoy my home and visit friends or my family (all of my friends have families). So I guess only a miracle can save me.

Will a miracle happen in my life? (funny question but interesting answer from yi)
hexagram 41 line 3 to 26
One more time hexagram 26 as resulting hexagram - the need to go out and meet people?
I think line 3 shows that there will be balance in my life. Does the answer show that I am alone but I will find a company and we will be going out?
 
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diamanda

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Does the answer show that I am alone but I will find a company and we will be going out?
Yes that's how I also see it. Make an effort to find company to go out, it will benefit you greatly.
The 'miracle' you need is to start going out! (and think of giraffes :))
 
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nAstWr

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I have to admit I have begun to use the 'giraffe' and also the elephant and the goat :D

I was thinking what kind of company shows line 3 of hex 41 will be a friend or a partner so I asked and the answer is:
hexagram 4 changing lines 2 and 6 to hexagram 2
I am the one who wants to know... line 2 shows somebody who has a relationship even if he is immature or ignorant, also that you have to behave with kindness to him. Line 6 shows how somebody must behave to an immature so as to learn you have to punish him. I am confused. Any idea?
 
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diamanda

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I have to admit I have begun to use the 'giraffe' and also the elephant and the goat :D
Excellent, haha! I too have a few animals for emergencies :rolleyes:

what kind of company shows line 3 of hex 41 will be a friend or a partner
4.2.6 > 2

No it doesn't refer to a partner.
Your answers so far didn't say "if you want to feel better, find a partner and go out".
They say "if you want to feel better, go out".

So, what kind of company? Someone young or immature.
Lines 4.2 and 4.6 show that even if you don't match 100% with that friend, be patient with them, and accept them as they are (2).

What matters is that you feel better as soon as possible!
Then it will be easier to find a partner, because you'll be in a better mood.
 
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nAstWr

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I see what you meen diamanda. The point is to find myself so as the ideal partner come into my life.
I read somewhere sth about love: 'Two halves don't make a whole. Two wholes make a whole.'

I really hope that I will manage to find love but it's so difficult nowadays. Especially if you are a person with a lot of bad experiences.
I think that the bad moments are not over yet. I asked if good luck will come into my life: hexagram 45, lines 1,4,6 to hexagram 42
Even if lines 1 and 4 shows a relationship and good luck, line 6 shows a lot of pain for one more time (the end of the relationship?). Perfect! :(
 
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diamanda

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nAstWr, give the I Ching a small break.
Take it a step at a time.

Start going out with friends, feel better first, and in a few weeks, when you feel better, then start asking again.
 

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