Okay, so today, I got this thing called “Hexagram 13” that I wanted to mess around with. Honestly, I just felt like trying something new, you know?
First off, I had to figure out what this hexagram thing even was. Turns out, it’s from that old Chinese book, the I Ching. This hexagram, number 13, it’s called “Tong Ren” or something, which basically means fellowship or, like, getting along with people.
So, I grabbed my I Ching book and started reading about it. It’s made up of two trigrams: one called Qian, which is like heaven, and another one called Li, which is fire. The book goes on about how this hexagram is all about harmony and working together and stuff like that.
Next, I thought, “Alright, how can I actually use this?” I mean, it’s cool and all, but what do I do with it? I decided to use it as a guide for my day, a kind of like daily intention. I thought about the meaning of this hexagram, like unity and cooperation, and I tried to keep that in mind throughout my day.
I started by making an effort to connect with people. I called up a friend I hadn’t talked to in a while, and we had a good chat. Then, at work, I made sure to listen to my colleagues and really tried to understand their perspectives during our team meeting. It wasn’t always easy, but I tried to embody that “fellowship” vibe.
- Reached out to people I care about.
- Listened more actively in conversations.
- Looked for common ground in disagreements.
- Tried to find solutions that worked for everyone.
Honestly, by the end of the day, I felt pretty good. It was interesting to see how focusing on this one idea, this hexagram, could subtly change my interactions. It’s like it gave me a little nudge to be more mindful about how I connect with others.
So, that’s my little experiment with Hexagram 13. It was a fun way to learn something new and maybe even improve myself a bit along the way. I’m not saying I’m suddenly a master of human relations or anything, but it was definitely a worthwhile experience. Who knows, maybe I’ll try another one of these hexagrams tomorrow.
My Takeaway
It was pretty cool seeing how such an old concept could still be relevant today. Just a little shift in my mindset made a difference, that is all i am saying.
