Spirit shares His understanding of I Ching wisdom.
Hexagram 7 – The Army. Earth is over Water.
The Army develops out of Contention and move
toward Closeness.
Spirit explains: When enough people are discontented
about whatever social conditions exist, then they
develop closeness with each other and protest,
hoping to pressure the authorities to listen to
their concerns.
When this happens, and it does, then authorities
may feel threatened; perhaps not personally, but
their vested interests in power and wealth may seem
to be at risk.
To appease the protesting masses or to suppress them?
This is a traditional either-or-simplistic solution
that never really works to solve the problems that
caused the discontent.
A third option is needed?
Yes.
But, what?
A willingness by both sides to compromise and try
to understand the causes of the situation that
developed into general discontent, and to develop
ways and means to develop harmony.
This sounds more like group therapy than a personal
message.
There is no difference.
So, then, what does it say to me, today?
Are you at peace with everyone in your life?
Only on the surface.
Yes.
What does “yes” mean?
It means, in this instance, that I agree you are
in serious need of …
Mediation?
No. Meditation.
I Ching as a Way to Enlightenment 
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