29. K'an / Dangerously Deep
(Water above Water)
Description
Water follows Water, spilling over any cliff, flowing past all obstacles, no matter the depth or distance, to the Sea.
The Superior Person learns flexibility from the mistakes he has made, and grows strong from the obstacles he has overcome, pressing on to show others the Way.
Analysis
You are facing a crucial trial along your Journey.
The danger of this challenge is very real.
It is a test of your mettle.
If you can maintain your integrity and stay true to your convictions, you will overcome.
That's not as easy as it seems when you are faced with the sacrifice of other things you've come to depend upon or hold dear.
Changing Lines
Line 1
Deep beneath the earth, he falls into an even deeper chasm.
Perilous.
Line 2
This dark pit you find yourself in is rife with traps and pitfalls.
Don't scramble toward freedom, but concentrate on one small toehold at a time.
Line 3
Deep, dangerous pitfalls on every side.
Stand fast.
Line 4
A simple meal of rice and wine, eaten from earthen bowls.
This is correct.
Line 5
The dark waters of this pit will rise no higher.
Your greatest danger now lies in panic.
Keep your wits and you will escape.
Line 6
Bound with ropes, thrown into a thorn-filled chasm.
For three years he is lost in this wasteland.
Misfortune.