43. Kuai / Breakthrough
(Lake above Heaven)
Description
A Deluge from Heaven:
The Superior Person rains fortune upon those in need, then moves on with no thought of the good he does.
The issue must be raised before an impartial authority.
Be sincere and earnest, despite the danger.
Do not try to force the outcome, but seek support where needed.
Set a clear goal.
Analysis
Your iron will must come to the forefront now.
It will take great personal determination to resolve the situation in question.
Your adversary would love to force you into an angry display.
That would legitimize his opposition to you.
Such a berserker rage would drag you down to his level.
You must resolutely take a public stand against what he represents, but refuse to engage him.
Without compromise, you show others the way to higher ground.
Changing Lines
Line 1
Though you feel confident, you are not equal to the overwhelming odds you face.
One step forward will set you back a mile.
Line 2
An anquished cry pierces the night.
Fully armed, sleepless and ever-watchful, but there is no need for fear.
Line 3
Keep a tight lock on your mouth.
It takes resolve to face the insults silently, but they will prove harmless, and others will gradually warm to your sense of dignity.
Line 4
Your legs are torn and bleeding as you push heedlessly through the thorns toward your target.
If you would allow yourself to be led down the path of least resistance, you would reach your goal.
Line 5
The wisest method for dealing with weeds is to remove them before they are firmly rooted.
In this way, your garden grows strong without violence.
Line 6
A warning sign goes unheeded.
Misfortune ahead.