Tag Archives: Life Lessons

Pushing Upward, Gently: A Long Walk with I-Ching

Find balance in progress, trusting patience and persistence over urgent performance.

A quiet morning with tea and the I Ching becomes a lesson in Xíng—Pushing Upward: progress that grows like a tree, bending around obstacles instead of colliding with them. Drawing on Brian Walker’s reading and the changing lines, the essay explores humility, goodwill, moral alignment, and steady focus on the task at hand, offering a modern practice guide for advancing without ego, urgency, or force—only proportion, patience, and clean intention.

The Tyranny of Fundamentals

The quiet temple buzzed with life, where Sifu observed each practitioner’s struggles, urging them to commit fully or risk stagnation. Progress comes not from chasing trends but nurturing genuine skill.

A New Way to Think for the Year You’re Already In

New Year’s resolutions often miss the mark because we expect a fresh start, but January is about realignment. Instead of asking, ‘Who will I become?’, focus on how you’ll think more clearly within your current life. Dive deeper into this mindset shift and discover how January can transform your approach to daily challenges.