Decisive Action

Advancing and withdrawing, act like a warrior. Advantageous Trial. Make decisions firmly. Change directions as often as you need. If you look at what you are involved with, you will see that it connects with something larger than your personal desires. Extend the inspiration to all. These goings and comings release the energy bound up in the past. Co-operate with the on-going process of change.

初六, 進退, 利武人之貞.

In advancing and in retreating, ##### Comments The perseverance of a warrior furthers. In born gentleness is often carried to the point of indecisiveness. One does not feel strong enough to advance resolutely. A thousand doubts crop up; one is, however, not minded to withdraw but drifts indecisively to and fro. In such a situation, a military decisiveness is the proper thing, so that one resolutely does what order demands. Resolute discipline is far better than irresolute license.