Nourishing Others

Jaws. Nourished at the source. You face Adversity, the hungry souls and angry ghosts. Wise Words! The Way is open. Take it in! Advantageous to step into the Great Stream. You are nourished by what came before you. Go back and correct things. An old delusion is returning, the desire for wealth and power. If you set the armies marching like this you face disaster. Couple vigorously with the inner influence. If you simply step into the troubled waters in front of you now, you will be swept away. Be open and provide what is needed.

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The source of nourishment. Awareness of danger brings good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. ##### Comments This describes a sage of the highest order, from whom emanate all influences that provide nourishment for others. Such a position brings with it heavy responsibility. If he remains conscious of this fact, he has good fortune and may confidently undertake even great and difficult labors, such as crossing the great water. These undertakings bring general happiness for him and for all others.