Avoid Conflict

Disperse the bad blood. Leave it, send it away, then come forth. This is not a mistake. Remove any cause for conflict. Send it far away. You can emerge into the light and have the place you deserve. If you stay trapped in negative feelings you will be judged and punished. Stay in the inner center and contemplate what is truly important. Take in the lessons of the past. Be open and provide what is needed.

上九, 渙其血去逖出, 无咎.

He dissolves his blood. Departing, keeping at a distance, going out, Is without blame. ##### Comments The idea of the dissolving of a man's blood means the dispersion of that which might lead to bloodshed and wounds, i.e., avoidance of danger. But here the thought is not that a man avoids difficulties for himself alone, but rather that he rescues his kin-helps them to get away before danger comes, or to keep at a distance from an existing danger, or to find a way out of a danger that is already upon them. In this way he does what is right.