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Hexagram 38 / Kui

Different Perspectives

Work with the difference.

A situation in motion.

People may see the same situation in incompatible ways. A small, practical area of cooperation may be available even without complete agreement.

A question for reflection.

What can you do together while allowing the disagreement to remain?

Bring it into your life.

Think of one recent moment that brings this theme to mind. Describe what happened before deciding what it means. Notice the response that felt automatic, then consider one different response you could try.

Hold the image of lake below fire alongside your situation: open exchange meeting clarity and connection. Let the relationship between them open a question.

This is original modern commentary, not a prediction or a translation of the ancient text.

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