61. Chung Fu / Inner Truth
(Wind above Lake)
Description
The gentle Wind ripples the Lake's surface:
The Superior Person finds common ground between points of contention, wearing away rigid perspectives that would lead to fatal error.
Pigs and fishes.
You may cross to the far shore.
Great fortune if you stay on course.
Analysis
The subject of this hexagram discovers a key to Tranquility by first gaining insight into his own nature, then turning that vision outward.
By resolving inner conflicts and being at peace with himself, he learns to gain insight into others.
In effect, he enters another, sees with the other's eyes, listens with the other's ears, feels with the other's heart.
He then returns to his own center, with new perspective and understanding.
Changing Lines
Line 1
The wading heron releases all desire, so that a passing fish will reward him with lunch.
Line 2
A crane calls from the shade and her young answer with love.
My cup of life is filled to the brim.
Come share it with me.
Line 3
True companions share their fate.
One beats the drum, one grows silent.
One weeps, one sings.
Line 4
Just before the moon waxes full, One horse breaks from the harness, and its mate remains.
It is as it should be.
Line 5
Finding himself, his serene inner flame radiates warmth that draws others near.
He does not Do; he just Is.
Line 6
This cock's crow pierces to Heaven.
A warning best heeded.