the iching
phylosophy
be creative
be receptive
be tenacious
be profound
be gentle
be exciting
be complete
be resistant
ch'ien
as the Heaven:
be creative
"if you are alert to the Creative, you will meet with good fortune now"
branding
naming
imaging
developing
k'un
as the Earth:
be receptive
"Bear with things as the earth bears with us: by yielding, by accepting, by nourishing"
learning
conversating
sharing
mind-opening
li
as the Fire:
be tenacious
"Cling to the power of higher truth"
working
engaging
innovating
launching
k'an
as the Water:
be profound
"Flow like pure water through difficult situations"
analyzing
knowing
understanding
flowing
sun
as the Wind:
be gentle
"Consistent correctness turns every situation to your advantage"
persuading
simplifying
minimizing
optimizing
ch'en
as the Thunder:
be exciting
"The shock of unsettling events brings fear and trembling. Move toward a higher truth and all will he well"
focusing
structuring
prioritizing
revolutioning
tui
as the Lake:
be complete
"True joy is experienced by those who are strong within and gentle without"
integrating
taking perspective
meditating
enjoying
ken
as the Mountain:
be resistant
"Still your emotions through meditation"
growing
building
protecting
keeping still
the preponderance of the small