16. Yu Enthusiasm Above; Chen the Arousing thunder Below; K'un the Receptive earth |
21st Century |
Comparisons |
| Enthusiasm is necessary to convey a sense of
engagement, especially when others are looking to you for leadership.
Mind, not enthusiasm of the uncontrolled squealing type, but
enthusiasm for the engagement.
To lack this is like a person who boasts of their connections. They challenge fate to challenge them. When that happens misfortune results. It can come like a storm, preceded by thunder. The only course is to have no illusions, but always leave an opening for improvement. One must know how things begin. The germinal moment of a great change which engulfs everything. One must know when to withdraw and when to stand still in the face of such change. To do so you must know the terrain in which you find yourself. And to do that you must be observant. Procrastination is death. The pressure of position can seem to kill with its associated stresses but in fact it often preserves one's readiness and, in the end, aids in promotion. Sureness in a person is seen as strength and those who see it will assist it. So to that end assess an enthusiasm and see if it possesses the three values necessary for its integrity: Sense, Purpose, Belief. Does it make sense? Is it for a higher Purpose? Can you believe in it?
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Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a) Proclaiming his pleasure and satisfaction. There will be evil.
b) Enthusiasm that expresses itself Brings misfortune.
c) He dances to his own tune. Ominous.
d) Boast not of pleasure; there lurks overthrow.
a) one who is firm as a rock. (He sees a thing) without waiting till it has come to pass; with his firm correctness there will be good fortune.
b) Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune.
c) He is as firm as a rock. He has the gift of foresight. Auspicious if you keep to your course.
d) be firm, with foresight all thy soul aglow.
a) looking up (for favours), while he indulges the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. If he would understand ! - If he be late in doing so, there will indeed be occasion for repentance.
b) Enthusiasm that looks upwards creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse.
c) He sings for his supper. You must understand! Guilt if your understanding comes too late.
d) Presume not; understand - what came may go!
a) him from whom the harmony and satisfaction come. Great is the succes which he obtains. Let him not allow suspicions to enter his mind, and thus friends will gather around him.
b) The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Doubt not. You gather friends around you As a hair clasp gathers the hair.
c) Harmony and satisfaction come from his music. He enjoys great success in great things. Great success. If you do not doubt them, friends gather around.
d) Shed happiness; call friend to share success!
a)one with a chronic complaint, but who lives on without dying.
b) Persistently ill, and still does not die.
c) He is chronically ill. He lives for a long time on the verge of dying.
d) make not a habit; joy's as dull as woe.
a) with darkened mind devoted to the pleasure and satisfaction (of the time); but if he change his course even when (it may be considered as) completed, there will be no error.
b) Deluded enthusiasm. But if after completion one changes, There is no blame.
c) He makes music mindlessly. No mistakes if you do not persist in your course after its end.
d) Oh! think more deeply; change is wisdom's throw!