Alright, let’s talk about what happened today with the I Ching. Woke up feeling kinda… heavy. Like I was carrying too much stuff, you know? Not just physical things, but mental clutter too. Felt the need to simplify, to cut back somewhere.
So, I decided to consult the I Ching. Got out my three trusty coins – nothing fancy, just some old pennies I use. Found a quiet spot, took a few deep breaths to clear my head a bit. Then I focused on this feeling, this need to lighten the load. What did I need to let go of?
Getting the Reading
I did the coin toss thing, six times in total. You know the drill: shake ’em, toss ’em, write down the lines. Took my time with it, really trying to be present.
And what came up? Hexagram 41. Sun. Decrease. Well, that seemed pretty direct, didn’t it? Almost laughed out loud. The universe telling me exactly what I was already feeling – time to cut back, simplify, let something go.
Figuring it Out
So, I sat with that for a bit. Decrease. What did that mean for me, right now? My mind went through a few things:
- Spending too much time scrolling nonsense online? Probably.
- Too many projects juggling at once? Definitely felt like it.
- Actual physical stuff cluttering up my space? Oh yeah.
The hexagram talks about decreasing below to augment above, sometimes making a sacrifice now for a gain later, or simplifying things to strengthen the core. It felt less about losing something permanently and more about trimming the fat, getting rid of the excess so the important stuff could thrive.
Taking Action
I decided to start with the physical stuff. Seemed the most concrete place to begin. I looked around my workspace, which was… well, let’s just say ‘chaotic’ is a kind word. Piles of paper, old gadgets I haven’t touched in years, books I’ve read and won’t read again.
So, I just started. No grand plan, just picked a corner and went at it. Spent a solid hour just sorting, tossing, and making a donation pile. Filled up a whole trash bag and a decent-sized box for goodwill.
It wasn’t easy letting go of some things. You get attached, right? Even to junk. But I kept thinking about ‘Decrease’. Making space. Letting go.
How it Felt
After that hour, I stepped back. The space wasn’t magically pristine, but it was noticeably better. Lighter. And honestly? I felt lighter too. Like clearing out that physical clutter had cleared some mental space as well. It wasn’t some huge revelation, just a simple feeling of relief.
Guess that’s the practice, right? You get the insight, then you actually do something with it. Even a small action. Today, ‘Decrease’ wasn’t some abstract concept; it was me, a trash bag, and a box of stuff I didn’t need anymore. Felt pretty straightforward, and pretty good.
