Lockheed Martin Corp LMT under CEO James Taiclet

Lockheed Martin Corp LMT under CEO James Taiclet

 

 

HEXAGRAM 63 – Chi Chi – After Completion

Above    K’AN    THE ABYSMAL, WATER

Below    Li    THE CLINGING, FIRE

This hexagram is the evolution of T’ai, PEACE (11).

• The transition from confusion to order is completed,
  

and

• everything is in its proper place even in particulars.
  

• The strong lines are in the strong places,
  
• the weak lines in the weak places.
  

• This is a very favorable outlook,
  

yet

• it gives reason for thought.
  

For

• it is just when perfect equilibrium has been reached
  

that

• any movement may cause order to revert to disorder.
  

The one strong line that

has moved to the top,

thus

effecting complete order in details,

• is followed by the other lines,
  

  each moving according to its nature,
  

and thus suddenly

• there arises again the hexagram P’i, STANDSTILL (12).
  

Hence

the present hexagram

• indicates the conditions of a time of climax,
  

which

• necessitate the utmost caution.
  

 

THE JUDGMENT

AFTER COMPLETION.

Success in small matters.

Perseverance furthers.

• At the beginning good fortune,
  
• At the end disorder.
  

The transition from the old to the new time

is already accomplished.

In principle,

everything stands systematized,

and

it is only in regard to details

that

success is still to be achieved.

In respect to this, however,

we must be careful to maintain the right attitude.

• Everything proceeds as if of its own accord,
  

and

• this can all too easily tempt us to
  

  relax and let things take their course
  

  without troubling over details.
  

Such indifference is the root of all evil.

Symptoms of decay are bound to be the result.

Here

we have

• the rule indicating the usual course of history.
  

But

• this rule is not an inescapable law.
  

He who understands it

is in position to avoid its effects by dint of

• unremitting perseverance
  

and

• caution.
  

 

THE IMAGE

Water over fire: the image of the condition

In AFTER COMPLETION.

Thus

the superior man

• Takes thought of misfortune
  

And

• arms himself against it in advance.
  

When

water in a kettle hangs over fire,

the two elements

• stand in relation
  

and thus

• generate energy
  

(cf. the production of steam).

But

the resulting tension demands caution.

If

the water boils over,

• the fire is extinguished
  

and

• its energy is lost.
  

If

the heat is too great,

• the water evaporates into the air.
  

These elements here

• brought into relation
  

and thus

• generating energy
  

are by nature hostile to each other.

Only the most extreme caution can prevent damage.

In life too there are junctures when

• all forces are in balance
  

and

• work in harmony,
  

so that

everything seems to be in the best of order.

In such times only

the sage

• recognizes the moments that bode danger
  

and

• knows how to banish it by means of timely precautions.
  

 

THE LINES

Nine in the fifth place means:

The neighbor in the east who slaughters an ox

Does not attain as much real happiness

As

the neighbor in the west

With his small offering.

Religious attitudes are likewise influenced

by the spiritual atmosphere prevailing in times after completion.

In divine worship

the simple old forms are replaced by

• an ever more elaborate ritual
  

and

• an ever greater outward display.
  

But

• inner seriousness
  
  • is lacking in this show of magnificence;
    
• human caprice
  
  • takes the place of conscientious obedience to the divine will.
    

However, while

• man sees what is before his eyes,
  
• God looks into the heart.
  

Therefore

• a simple sacrifice offered with real piety
  

holds a greater blessing than

• an impressive service without warmth.
  

 

MOVING HEXAGRAM

 

HEXAGRAM 36 – Ming I – Darkening of the Light

Above    K’UN    THE RECEPTIVE, EARTH

Below    LI    THE CLINGING, FIRE

Here the sun

• has sunk under the earth and
  
• is therefore darkened.
  

The name of the hexagram means literally “wounding of the bright”; hence

the individual lines contain frequent references to wounding.

The situation is the exact opposite of that in the foregoing hexagram.

In the latter

• a wise man at the head of affairs
  
  • has able helpers, and in company with them
    
  • makes progress;
    

here

• a man of dark nature
  
  • is in a position of authority and
    
  • brings harm to the wise and able man.
    

 

THE JUDGMENT

DARKENING OF THE LIGHT.

In adversity

It furthers one to be persevering.

One

• must not unresistingly let himself be swept along
  

  by unfavorable circumstances,
  

• nor permit his steadfastness to be shaken.
  

He can avoid this by

• maintaining his inner light, while
  
• remaining outwardly yielding and tractable.
  

With this attitude

he can overcome even the greatest adversities.

In some situations indeed a man

• must hide his light, in order to
  
• make his will prevail in spite of difficulties in his immediate environment.
  

Perseverance

• must dwell in inmost consciousness and
  
• should not be discernible from without.
  

Only thus is

a man able to maintain his will in the face of difficulties.

 

THE IMAGE

The light has sunk into the earth: The image of DARKENING OF THE LIGHT.

Thus does

• the superior man live with the great mass:
  
• He
  
  • veils his light,
    
  • yet still shines.
    

In a time of darkness it is essential to be

• cautious and
  
• reserved.
  

One should not needlessly awaken overwhelming enmity

by inconsiderate behavior.

In such times

• one ought not to fall in with the practices of others;
  
• neither should one drag them censoriously into the light.
  

In social intercourse

• one should not try to be all-knowing.
  
• One should let many things pass, without being duped.
  

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