Using I Ching for War

[pakua]

I agree with you in the abstract Cheiron and Hilary, I just have a hard time translating it into the physical.

When you have 100 applicants for one job, you can tell the 99 "losers" all about the theory that there are resources for all. Some of them may also agree with you on the intellectual level, but how does that help them in the here-and-now?

I think Anonymous said it best... most people don't "plot" against others. It's just that everyone has their own needs and desires, and by necessity, they will conflict with others needs and desires, especially when they both compete for the same job.

 

[pakua]

I remember a few years ago, when my company merged with another company. This meant that all departments were merged, which meant there were now two managers for every department. I guess the powers that be thought the better manager would win.

Anyway, the "new" manager very aggressively tried to take over the department I was in. I chose to stay loyal to my manager, so there was a war between us all. I used the I Ching, according to my limited understanding, to show me when to withdraw, when to advance, what was going on...

At the time it got very heated, but in hindsight, the other guy was probably just acting according to what he thought was best, at least for him. But so was I. It was a case of survival.

He eventually lost. Was it because of Yi providing me help? Or did he do himself in? I don't know. Maybe he also consulted the oracle.

Maybe he was the better person and I only won because Yi gave assistance. In that case, it seems Yi is impartial and will help anyone.