A happy new year to all of you! I was hoping some of you might be generous enough to offer some feedback on two readings I cast this morning, both involving Hexagram 34.
I've been going through a period of major anxiety and burnout, and have been having some health problems (digestion, notably, as well as crippling poor sleep patterns) that have helped create a feedback loop of anxiety and health anxiety, low mood and extreme fatigue. I really feel like I'm at my wit's end and can't continue as I have been: I need to make some healthy changes to get myself back on track, and recover physically, emotionally and spiritually from a difficult time. Ironically, I just got married and am extremely happy in my personal life, so feel guilty for having these difficulties. I asked the YI "What can I do to get myself out of this ditch, both physically and mentally"? and received the following.
1. 34 with changing lines at 5 and 6> 1
2. 34 with changing line a 5>43
I like that both suggest power, vigorous force and energy, but ironically, I am at such a low ebb and have so little energy, I'm finding it challenging just to get through a normal work day. The reading feels pretty enigmatic to me, but I do sense it may be about letting go a bit and accepting rather than thrashing around in struggle so much. If anyone has any insight into what the YI is counselling here, I'd so appreciate it.
I've been going through a period of major anxiety and burnout, and have been having some health problems (digestion, notably, as well as crippling poor sleep patterns) that have helped create a feedback loop of anxiety and health anxiety, low mood and extreme fatigue. I really feel like I'm at my wit's end and can't continue as I have been: I need to make some healthy changes to get myself back on track, and recover physically, emotionally and spiritually from a difficult time. Ironically, I just got married and am extremely happy in my personal life, so feel guilty for having these difficulties. I asked the YI "What can I do to get myself out of this ditch, both physically and mentally"? and received the following.
1. 34 with changing lines at 5 and 6> 1
2. 34 with changing line a 5>43
I like that both suggest power, vigorous force and energy, but ironically, I am at such a low ebb and have so little energy, I'm finding it challenging just to get through a normal work day. The reading feels pretty enigmatic to me, but I do sense it may be about letting go a bit and accepting rather than thrashing around in struggle so much. If anyone has any insight into what the YI is counselling here, I'd so appreciate it.