Why do you
so earnestly seek the
truth in distant places?
Look for delusion and truth
in the bottom of your
own hearts.
Ryōkan
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truth is nearer than the mind and body
You still imagine that truth
needs pointing at and telling you: ‘Look, here is truth’.
It is not so. Truth is not the result of an effort, the end of a road.
It is here and now, in the very longing and the search for it. It is nearer than
the mind and the body, nearer than the sense ‘I am’. You do not see it
because you look too far away from yourself, outside your
innermost being. You have objectified truth and
insist on your standard proofs and tests,
which apply only to things
and thoughts…
Truth is not a reward for good behaviour,
nor a prize for passing some tests. It cannot be brought about.
It is the primary, the unborn, the ancient source of all that is. You are
eligible because you are. You need not merit truth. It is your
own. Just stop running away by running after.
Stand still, be quiet.
arrogance brings danger and downfall
Arrogance in ambition
or conduct brings danger, downfall,
and isolation. Remain quietly joined to
the will of the Sage. The abandonment
of gentleness and humility leads
to misfortune.
sixth changing line
from The I Ching, or Book of Changes
Hexagram 1, Ch’ien / The Creative
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public service announcement
Careful!
Even moonlit dewdrops,
if you’re lured to watch, are
a wall before the
truth.
an outpouring of benevolent energy
to the surfers who saved my life
If you are alert to the Creative,
you will meet with good
fortune now.
This hexagram signals a time when the fundamental creative power of the universe is available to you. An unrestricted outpouring of benevolent energy from the heavens makes possible profound progress for those who are conscientiously following proper principles.
Frantic activity is not in order. Your responsibility instead is to be open and receptive to the Higher Power, allowing it to guide your actions. By allowing inferior thoughts and habits to pass away, you make room for an expansion of your superior qualities, which leads inevitably to good fortune.
In your conduct with others, embody tolerance, reticence, and gentleness. Strive to meet others halfway in every situation. To overextend yourself, or require that of another, is to create an undesirable imbalance.
Your attitude toward the Sage is most important. Alertness and receptiveness are paramount. To receive the powerful assistance of the Creative, remain humble, patient, accepting, and responsive. Careful attention to truth brings vast rewards at this time.
The I Ching, or Book of Changes
Hexagram 1, Ch’ien / The Creative
FOURTH LINE
A place of transition. There is
the possibility of progress in many directions.
Let go of preconceived notions about your proper path.
You succeed by allowing the Creative to guide you.
Let go of preconceived notions about your proper path.
You succeed by allowing the Creative to guide you.
further guidance from
wei wu wei ching chapter 1 ☯️ the way to enlightenment
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