Steven Karcher & Michael Servetus
Attending, drinking liquor and eating at the sacred meal. Trial: Wise Words! The Way opens.
Retreat from conflict and return to where you feel secure. Come out of isolation. Share what you have and gather with others in the spirit of harmony and joy. This is an omen of future happiness and a joyous new time. If you let yourself be led you can realize the hidden potential. Co-operate with the ongoing process of change.
Richard Wilhelm
Waiting at meat and drink.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
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Even in the midst of danger there come intervals of peace when things go relatively well. If we possess enough inner strength, we shall take advantage of these intervals to fortify ourselves for renewed struggle. We must know how to enjoy the moment without being deflected from the goal, for perseverance is needed to remain victorious. This is true in public life as well; it is not possible to achieve everything all at once. The height of wisdom is to allow people enough recreation to quicken pleasure in their work until the task is completed. Herein lies the secret of the whole hexagram. It differs from Chin OBSTRUCTION
39, in the fact that in this instance, while waiting, we are sure of our cause and therefore do not lose the serenity born of inner cheerfulness.
