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Waiting

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Attending, Needing, Arriving

Waiting with inner certainty, sincerity, and objective truth brings light and success. Only a strong man can endure to face his fate resolutely.

Clouds rise up to heaven. Quietly fortify the body with food and drink and the mind with gladness; do not interfere before the time is ripe.

Changing Lines๐Ÿ”—

Line 1๐Ÿ”—

Waiting in the meadow. The danger is still distant; abide in endurance and guard against a premature waste of strength.

Line 2๐Ÿ”—

Waiting on the sand near the river. Friction and gossip crop up; stay calm and do not engage in injured retorts to silence slander.

Line 3๐Ÿ”—

Waiting in the mud. A premature start leaves you in an unfavorable position that invites outside enemies; caution is required.

Line 4๐Ÿ”—

Waiting in blood. An extremely grave, cut-off situation; stand fast, stay composed, and let fate take its course to get out of the pit.

Line 5 โ˜…๐Ÿ”—

Ruling line. Waiting at meat and drink. Enjoy intervals of peace to fortify yourself; know how to enjoy the moment without losing sight of the goal.

Line 6๐Ÿ”—

Falling into the pit. The danger arrives; keep your mind alert and greet the uninvited, unforeseen intervention with respect.