Title: humility as a key to awakening

Gender: Female

Location: New York, NY

6.22.06

hello,

there are many facets to who i am and what my interests are. however for the purpose of honoring the invaluable impact of the i-ching in my life,  I've opted to dedicate this site purely to i-ching practice.

ultimately, i'm a grateful student of the i-ching (book of changes) with the impulse to share what I found, in case others may find it useful.

the i-ching is an immesurable tool for humility, developmet & contemplation.


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what is humility?
humility is about yielding to everything, …. yet being weak to nothing

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The Goal:
1) To communicate information about the i-ching to those spiritual seekers who may not have heard of it
2) Create a space for connecting with those who have
3) To explore the I Ching as a tool toward an active & proactive Practical Engagement within the life process
4) To initiate a forum for the emergence of insights.
 Click here to go to the related discussion group.
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CONTEXT:

- What is the context through which you seek spiritual practice & experiences?
- What does your 'cherished perception' of yourself look like & what is it based on?
- Do you desire to awaken yet hold great skepticism for most guru-disciple type 'pre-requisites' or concepts?
- Do you already see yourself as true consciousness or desire to understand that which is?
- Do you seek to understand the subtle workings of yourself in relation to the universe?
- What is your ultimate guide?
- How does it inform your daily experience?
- How do you remain consistent and equanimous through both the mundane and extraordinary moments?
- How do you relate with others & with life?
- Do you sometimes wish consciousness can talk to you?
 or rather, Do you sometimes wish that you can read the messages that are already being sent to you through consciousness?

Perhaps the i-ching may be helpful to you as it has helped many others

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What is the i-ching?
thie i-ching is…
an exquisite dance within the life process,
like the sweet unraveling of a Rumi poem,
mixed in with the crisp clarity of a Socratic philosopher,
ultimately leading to the deepest surrender of the spiritually awakened.

the i-ching is not simply an antiquated Chinese practice,
but a relevant experiential practice for the Modern Man/Woman on the spiritual quest. It is as simple as you choose to make it.

For instance, there are myriads of explanations online,  – much of it intellectual, maze-like and overwhelming , all with different opinions on the correct way to practice

Ultimately there is only ONE correct way to practice, and that is with a complete surrender, with heart and love & a willingness to accept that we probably don't really know anything. If we knew, (really knew) we'd likely already be awakened no?

~ to know we don't know, is the first sign of knowing.

Simplicity & clarity of intention is all that is required.
It is meant to be practiced with the heart, not the mind.
& The results are immeasurable when one surrenders
to the life process.

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Thoughts on the PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE I-CHING:

- profoundly simple
- teaches one to participate IN the life process with integrity & courage
- perhaps the greatest lessons of the i-ching are of HUMILITY, Surrender to the Unknown, Innocence, Perseverance, Reverence and Commitment to Purpose
- Allowing one to proactively participate in the life process, not being a victim, being empowered yet not seeking power
- It's one thing to say to a person, ' have humility, surrender.. trust… be innocent'. - but how? —Perhaps one needs some type of 'experiential' practical engagement with the life process, eventually leading one to a place where these qualities are lived like the very breath.  The i-ching can be an immeasurable guide in this regard.

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What's Next?
If the i-ching is meant to be a part of your life, it shall.
This is simply a gateway & introduction.
The rest is completely your doing.
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REFERENCES:

click on the links below:

1) Richard Wilhelm's I-Ching. The book comes in many translations and versions & with many opinions (like life lol)
This is the recommended version. (feel free to ask me why)

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2) Insights on Skepticism & 'Oracles'


Feel free to ask any questions if they arise.

May you find all that you seek.

~with love

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