Introducing IChing - 易经
IChing, sounds technical? Please do not read on if you are yawning. If you decided to skip the entire section, all you need to know is, everything in this universe follows a pattern. Master the pattern, and you will be able to predict the future.
Literally translated, it is the Old Book of Changes. But, what so great about this book of changes, you may ask?
Since ancient time, mankind has been living in close vicinity to Mother Nature, of which their survival is influenced by environmental factors. May it changes in climatic condition, land fertility, natural phenomena, tectonic plate movement, mankind constantly faces challenges to overcome the forces of nature to keep afloat. Our forefathers had accumulated centuries of wisdom living in tandem with the change in these forces, painstakingly inscribed their experience and learning in literature for the good of future generations. It was said that forces of nature and their effects on us could be traced to specific patterns. The origins, causes and consequences are well-documented in the Book Of Changes.
The fundamentals of Iching revolve around the concept of Yin and Yang as well as the five elements (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, Fire). To give you an idea what is Yin and Yang
Woman is Yin, Man is Yang
Passive is Yin, Active is Yang
Night is Yin, Day is Yang
Sad is Yin, Happy is Yang
Quiet is Yin, Noisy is Yang
Still is Yin, Movement is Yang
Down is Yin, Up is Yang
The list goes on.......
The theory depicts that nothings is completely Yin or Yang, that is these 2 forces coexist, and the balance of these opposing yet complementary forces keep the world going. This theory applies to the physical and metaphysical aspects of life, virtually anything you could ever imagine. What do I mean by that? Take the example of Woman is Yin and Man is Yang. Now, woman may be dominantly Yin, but she may exhibit the Yang (masculine) characteristic, for example being physically strong, being very decisive or aggressive. Similarly, man could also display Yin (feminine) traits such as been passive or emotional.
Now, all forces in the universe present the Yin or Yang characteristics of the five elements. Forces at work influence our wellbeings physically, emotionally and psychologically which in turn impact our judgements and decision-makings, hence affect the outcomes. It is important to note that everything co-exist in a dependent manner, and each decision we make affect others and vice versa. Have you ever asked this question, "I did all the right things, why is it I do not see any results?" Think again.
Literally translated, it is the Old Book of Changes. But, what so great about this book of changes, you may ask?
Since ancient time, mankind has been living in close vicinity to Mother Nature, of which their survival is influenced by environmental factors. May it changes in climatic condition, land fertility, natural phenomena, tectonic plate movement, mankind constantly faces challenges to overcome the forces of nature to keep afloat. Our forefathers had accumulated centuries of wisdom living in tandem with the change in these forces, painstakingly inscribed their experience and learning in literature for the good of future generations. It was said that forces of nature and their effects on us could be traced to specific patterns. The origins, causes and consequences are well-documented in the Book Of Changes.
The fundamentals of Iching revolve around the concept of Yin and Yang as well as the five elements (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, Fire). To give you an idea what is Yin and Yang
Woman is Yin, Man is Yang
Passive is Yin, Active is Yang
Night is Yin, Day is Yang
Sad is Yin, Happy is Yang
Quiet is Yin, Noisy is Yang
Still is Yin, Movement is Yang
Down is Yin, Up is Yang
The list goes on.......
The theory depicts that nothings is completely Yin or Yang, that is these 2 forces coexist, and the balance of these opposing yet complementary forces keep the world going. This theory applies to the physical and metaphysical aspects of life, virtually anything you could ever imagine. What do I mean by that? Take the example of Woman is Yin and Man is Yang. Now, woman may be dominantly Yin, but she may exhibit the Yang (masculine) characteristic, for example being physically strong, being very decisive or aggressive. Similarly, man could also display Yin (feminine) traits such as been passive or emotional.
Now, all forces in the universe present the Yin or Yang characteristics of the five elements. Forces at work influence our wellbeings physically, emotionally and psychologically which in turn impact our judgements and decision-makings, hence affect the outcomes. It is important to note that everything co-exist in a dependent manner, and each decision we make affect others and vice versa. Have you ever asked this question, "I did all the right things, why is it I do not see any results?" Think again.
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