Further Reading

Tuesday, 26 October 2010

No. 31, Influence / Attraction

"The influence shows itself in the thighs. Holds to that which follows it. To continue is humiliating. What the heart desires, the thighs run after without a moment's hesitation .." [Wilhelm]

The Yi is warning you: Don't run after the object of your desires. That results in humiliation.. . . one needs patience to wait until the other party is ready. For mutual influence, the worst thing is to take reckless action." [Huang]