Avoid Dominance

Do not seek dominance! This is not a mistake. Do not try to dominate. Let your spirit shine through others now. Retreat and prepare a countermove. This may seem like a disaster, but if you move with it rather than staying in the same place you can eliminate an old problem. Let yourself be led and you can realize the hidden potential. Co-operate with the ongoing process of change.

九四, 匪其彭, 无咎.

He makes a difference Between himself and his neighbor. No blame. ##### Comments This characterizes the position of a man placed among rich and powerful neighbors. It is a dangerous position. He must look neither to the right nor to the left, and must shun envy and the temptation to vie with others. In this way he remains free of mistakes.