{"id":3089,"date":"2019-08-19T19:22:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T17:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/?p=3089"},"modified":"2024-10-06T07:52:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T05:52:25","slug":"11-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/archives\/3089","title":{"rendered":"11 \u2013 peace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/hexagramme_en\/777888.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/777888.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/777888.png 200w, https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/777888-179x300.png 179w, https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/777888-89x150.png 89w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 85vw, 200px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;I, I, all I!&rdquo; &ndash; did I get the message? Did I hear this fine, clear, subtle voice&hellip; and the message it speaks to me, deep from within my heart? Let us listen again carefully: what does it tell me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I am honest, I have long understood the message. Maybe I did not want it to be true, hoping I misunderstood. But I did not misunderstand. The voice is there, and I have understood its message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>OK, at least this is clear now. And what is next? Well, consequently: my in-the world-experience, my decisive worldly action. And subsequently: to calm down. And let things just happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the judgment&rsquo;s sa<a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/yin\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Yin originally referred to the colder north side of a mountain, the shaded river bank or the darker, cooler south side of a valley. Later on Yin was associated with the idea of days with cool weather and overcast skies, with shadows and all that is dark, cool and humid, with water and earth, night&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">yin<\/a>g? &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/success\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Central notion of the traditional interpretation of the I Ching. Meaning: fertilization, things that simply land at one's lap without voluntary accomplishment; the receptive, feminine principle, Kun. Also represented as clouds.\" class=\"encyclopedia\">Success<\/a>!&rdquo; Well, yes, with pleasure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading hexagrammseiten\">Scope of Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two users each get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/hexagram\" target=\"_self\" title=\"A hexagram is formed by two trigrams, with the movement going upwards, just like plant growth: in divination the hexagram is built from bottom to top and later read accordingly. Read more: Structure of a Hexagram Read more: Overview hexagrams\" class=\"encyclopedia\">Hexagram<\/a> <em>11 &ndash; peace<\/em> as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/i-ching\" target=\"_self\" title='The I&nbsp;Ching (Chinese &#63968;&#32147;, y&igrave; jing, W.-G. I&nbsp;Ching, auch: I Jing, YI&nbsp;Ching, Yi King; \"The Book of Changes\") is based on cosmology and philosophy of ancient China, particularly Daoism (Taoism). Basic ideas behind the I Ching include balance of opposites and acceptance of change. The book describes the world in 64 images which in turn&hellip;' class=\"encyclopedia\">I Ching<\/a>&rsquo;s response to their individual questions or situations. Here are the two starting points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A user describes his situation as follows: &ldquo;I am dissatisfied with my car and would like to buy a new, a bigger one. The necessary steps, however, turn out to be incredibly difficult for me, emotionally I feel torn. On one hand I associate a new car with recognition and reputation for myself; on the other hand I feel resistance: buying a new car would require a loan, a new car is not really necessary, maybe I am not worth it. Basically I feel like being pushed, being dispelled. My question to the I Ching: <em>What exactly is my problem in this situation?<\/em>&ldquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another user asks: &ldquo;After years I now face the opportunity to resume contact with a person who once severely hurt me. I am not sure if I should do this.&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A user writes: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m planning to completely change my career path (I am employed as an interior designer) and dedicate myself to music full-time. I also want to move to Croatia to live with my boyfriend, who is also a musician. My question to the I Ching is whether this new beginning is a good decision. Inwardly, I am looking forward to this journey to myself.&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another user writes: &ldquo;I wanted to make a complaint at the police station and fell in love with the officer in charge. And I think he really liked me too. So as not to give myself false hope, I consulted the I Ching and received the answer hexagram <em>11 &ndash; peace<\/em>.&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading hexagrammseiten\">Case Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hexagram <em>11 &ndash; peace<\/em> begins with <em>Qian<\/em> (the heaven; lower <a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/trigram\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The eight trigrams are the basis of the I&nbsp;Ching. They are composed of three solid (Yang) or broken (Yin) lines. Two trigrams form a hexagram, one image of I&nbsp;Ching. The colored trigrams link to the respective chapters in the I Ching Course where they are explained in detail. Chinese Name Traditional Image Traditional Characteristic Modern&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">trigram<\/a>) and evolves into the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/core-character\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lines 2, 3 and 4 form a hexagram's first core character, line 3, 4 and 5 its second core character. Both core characters highlight the hexagram's internal dynamics by showing how the two trigrams are linked together and interact.\" class=\"encyclopedia\">core character<\/a> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/dui-the-lake\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Modern Interpretation: Openness, touch, acceptance; humility; connectedness, inspiration; individuation; rhythm Dui crosses the natural boundary of our self in two ways: from the inside outwardly and from the outside inwardly. From the outside inwardly means that we open ourselves to the outside, to our environment, let us be inspired and ultimately&nbsp;accept and integrate what we&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">Dui, the lake<\/a><\/em>. Qian symbolizes an attitude of mind that ideally has a high degree of clarity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/coherence\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Order, connection, pooling, similarity, symmetry\" class=\"encyclopedia\">coherence<\/a>, undisturbed by worries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/desire\" target=\"_self\" title=\"In Jacques Lacan's psychoanalysis, desire is neither a conscious wish nor a reaction to a concrete need. It is an unquenchable movement of the psyche, born of a structural lack - a gap the subject can never fully close. Desire arises where something is missing - not a specific thing, but a fundamental absence within&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">desire<\/a>s, thought loops. In <em>Dui<\/em> this inner clarity collides with the outer world, which opens up surprising new possibilities to both users: a new car for user A, reconnection after a long time for user B. In both cases calmness and serenity are shattered, are being tested, are challenged in the encounter with the outer world and its possibilities.<br>In the further course of the hexagram <em>11 &ndash; peace<\/em> <em>Dui<\/em> develops into <em>Zhen<\/em> (the thunder; second core character). If one opens up to the outside, the surrounding environment (<em>Dui<\/em>), if one allows being touched by the outer world and its possibilities, then there will be consequences: a seed is planted, something within ourselves begins to vibrate in resonance with the environment. The surprising opportunities stimulate both users to reflect about themselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First user: Do I need a new car to increase to my self worth? Does my self esteem require a reasonable car?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second user: Shall I establish contact and expose myself to new injury &ndash; or do I better protect myself this time and avoid contact? Did the wound heal sufficiently and lastingly so that I now can resume contact without risking injury?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the two users can answer their respective questions by themselves. Then action will arise from their respective answers &ndash; a clear &lsquo;yes&rsquo; or &lsquo;no&rsquo; to car or contact. This action will take form in the upper trigram <em>Kun<\/em> (the earth).<br>If the two users can not find a clear &lsquo;yes&rsquo; or &lsquo;no&rsquo; regarding their options, the I Ching reveals yet a further solution in the upper trigram <em>Kun<\/em> (the earth): <em>Kun<\/em> symbolizes receptivity, surrender to what is coming, what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/dao\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Dao is traditionally referred to as &quot;the path&quot;. Within Daoist philosophy it describes the eternal and active principle of creation which encompasses both original unity and duality. Dao thus constitute the basic principle of the world's creation, it is a principle of immanence (= all-pervading) as well as transcendence (= undifferentiated emptiness, mother of the&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">DAO<\/a> has to offer us. The requirement? An attitude of non-action (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/wu-wei\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Besides that of Dao, the concept of Wu Wei is central to Daoism and can be roughly translated as non-intervention. Jpwever, this does not mean apathy, but rather an attitude characterized by creative receptivity, attention and openness towards the environment. Only when we are aware of a situation in all its complexity and intricacy can&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">Wu Wei<\/a>), without being apathetic, an attentive listening until the correct answer reveals itself.<br>This approach is also consistent with the idea user A expresses at the end of his writing: &ldquo;&hellip; I probably must meditate on a regular basis, so that I no longer feel like being pushed, being dispelled.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I experimentally assign hexagrams to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/meridian\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Functional circuit, pathway or channel through which, according to Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the life energy (Qi) flows. There are twelve main channels, each of which is assigned to one organ system. On the meridians themselves, there are special points where - e.g. through needles (acupuncture) or finger pressure (acupressure) - the energy balance can&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">meridian<\/a> points; hexagram <em>11 &ndash; peace<\/em> corresponds to He7. Regarding this meridian point Hicks et al. write:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Particularly impressive He7&rsquo;s effect in the treatment of patients suffering from shock, which is described in the Su Wen as follows:<br>With the sudden twitching of the Jing, the heart has no longer a place to rely on, the spirit-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/glossar\/shen-2\" target=\"_self\" title=\"In the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sh&eacute;n refers to the human mind or human psyche; Shen refers to the fundamental force or instance within a person that is responsible for life, and in order to promote life to its full potential, the mind must grow and be cultivated. Read more: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shen Citations: Shen\" class=\"encyclopedia\">Shen<\/a> no longer a place to refer to, methodical thinking no longer a place where it can settle down and come to rest. <cite>Hicks 2008, 383<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A shock is the extreme form of a systemic commotion. In less dramatic expression, this state just means that something has disturbed the peace, one&rsquo;s own serenity. The two situations described above fit into this pattern. Hexagram <em>11 &ndash; peace<\/em> shows us a way how to recover our inner peace: through a non-acting listening to the DAO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current interpretation can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/hexagramme_en\/777888.htm\">https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/hexagramme_en\/777888.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading quellenverzeichnis\">Bibliography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&mdash; Hicks, Angela. 2008. <em>Konstitutionelle Akupunktur nach den F&uuml;nf Wandlungsphasen;<\/em> M&uuml;nchen; Jena: Elsevier, Urban &amp; Fischer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I, I, all I!&#8221; \u2013 did I get the message? Did I hear this fine, clear, subtle voice&#8230; and the message it speaks to me, deep from within my heart? Let us listen again carefully: what does it tell me? If I am honest, I have long understood the message. Maybe I did not want&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/archives\/3089\">Weiterlesen:<span> 11 \u2013 peace<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[48,116],"tags":[238,278,279,258,303,280,253],"class_list":["post-3089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hexagramme","category-hexagrams","tag-dui-zhen-en","tag-k1-dui-en","tag-k2-zhen-en","tag-oben-kun-en","tag-qian-dui-en","tag-unten-qian-en","tag-zhen-kun-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3089"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11081,"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3089\/revisions\/11081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.no2do.com\/synopse\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}