Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this I Ching thing, and let me tell you, it’s pretty wild. Today, I dove into Hexagram 20, which they call “Contemplation” or “Guan.” Sounds fancy, right? It’s all about looking at things, not just with your eyes, but with your inner vision, like really seeing what’s up.
I started by just sitting quietly, you know, trying to clear my mind. I didn’t have any coins, I used a random number generator website to get the hexagram. It’s kinda like when you zone out but you’re still aware, just observing stuff without getting all mixed up in it. This hexagram is supposed to be about getting a bigger picture of things, seeing how the universe works, and all that jazz.
Then, I started to focus on what I got from the random number generator website. After a few shakes, or well, clicks, I got Hexagram 20 with changing lines 1, 5, and 6. Each line has its own little bit of wisdom, and when they change, it means there’s some action or shift happening. I felt like I was onto something, like I was about to figure out some big secret.
I dug into some old books and even hit up some websites to figure out what these changing lines meant. Line 1 is about starting to see, but not really getting it yet. Line 5 is where you really start to understand and reflect on yourself. And Line 6? That’s the big one, where you’re looking at things from a higher perspective, kind of detached but also super insightful. This made me think about how important it is to step back sometimes and just watch. Watch how things play out, watch people, watch yourself.
- Observing: Just sitting back and watching things unfold.
- Reflecting: Thinking deeply about what I’m seeing and how it affects me.
- Understanding: Getting a clearer picture of the bigger patterns at play.
So, I’ve been trying to apply this whole “contemplation” thing to my life. Instead of jumping into things, I’m taking a moment to just observe. I realized that when you’re not all caught up in the drama, you see things differently. You start to notice the little things, the connections, how one thing leads to another.
My Little Experiment
I decided to do a little experiment. Every day for a week, I’d spend some time just contemplating. Not meditating, exactly, but just watching, listening, and thinking. And I gotta say, it’s been pretty eye-opening. I’m noticing things I never saw before, like how my mood shifts throughout the day, or how people react to different situations.
This whole Hexagram 20 experience has been a trip. It’s like I’m learning to see with new eyes. I wouldn’t say I’m some kind of guru now, but I definitely feel more in tune with what’s going on around me. And that, my friends, is pretty darn cool.
This I Ching stuff, it’s not just some ancient mumbo-jumbo. It’s a way to tap into something deeper, to get a better handle on life, and to maybe, just maybe, figure out what the heck is going on around here. And Hexagram 20, “Contemplation,” that’s where it all starts. Just looking, seeing, and understanding. Give it a try sometime, you might be surprised at what you discover.
