Stay Grounded

You are acting like a bird that flies away. Trap! The Way closes. Stay low, humble and grounded. Do not take on other people’s problems. Disperse your old identity. If you fly away now you will surely regret it. Use your strength to rescue what is important. You will encounter someone who can change the course of your life. It will bring you honor and reward. You are connected to a creative force.

初六, 飛鳥以凶.

The bird meets with misfortune through flying. ##### Comments A bird ought to remain in the nest until it is fledged. If it tries to fly before this, it invites misfortune. Extraordinary measures should be resorted to only when all else fails. At first we ought to put up with traditional ways as long as possible; otherwise we exhaust ourselves and our energy and still achieve nothing.