Thursday, November 10, 2016

The Gaian Dragon I Ching : Week of Restraint

Yusef Lateef - Love Theme From Spartacus

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#57 : Restraint

Restraint is movement which retains integrity, and conserves strength.

Control your impulses. Meditate before deciding. Be realistic and genuine. Respect everyone's needs. Practice what you preach. Employ common sense

Only Repair things which are broken. Be consistent. Decrease what is out of balance. Generate Success through Restraint. Be reasonable. Practice Peace

Restrain darkness within in order to restrain darkness without

The Image

Make things happen

Rise to the occasion

Avoid rigidity

Study the Ancient Wisdom

The Inside

Fit into the situation by accepting things as they are. Good Fortune. Stick to your goal, and you will attain it. Great Good Fortune. The Bees spot opportunities. If it is left out in the open, anyone can come and take it. Be Aware! Respect the Bees. Plan, and wait until the ruler asks for your assistance. Be patient. The Bees love virtue. Win confidence through dedication to your principles. Look Ahead! The Bees can sting. It takes bravery and cunning to avoid violence while protecting the community from danger. No blame.

The Outside

The Butterfly emerges from its cocoon. Good Fortune comes when you correct the mistakes of the past. Be Creative. You should listen to yourself talking. Be aware. Realize where you belong, and allow things to happen naturally. Relax! Make no mistake. Refrain from idle competition with your neighbors. Grow up! A cooperative arrangement is beneficial to all concerned. Great Good Fortune. The Butterfly shows the way. Do not start a fight, when your defenses are down. Make secure the friendships that you have instead. No blame.

The Lines

Top : The Bees live within the Cycle of Life. The Butterfly shows the way. Through restraint the Wise create order and harmony in the world. Success!

5 : The Bees understand the Pattern. Control the situation by going to the Heart of the matter. Good Fortune!

4 : The Bees guard the hive. Restrain trouble by stalling and delaying it. Be Aware.

3 : The Bees cooperate with each other. With an ally you can undertake bold ventures. Be wary, prepared, and have a definate aim in view. Good Luck.

2 : The Bees check things out. Wait until everything is in order before proceeding. Think!

1 : The Bees begin their day. The Butterfly emerges from its cocoon. Trouble is coming. Stop everything! Be careful!

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Restraint's Circle of Friends

The Outside The Inside
Peace

Dispersion

Leverage

Gathering

Success

Wealth

Decrease

Innocence

Grace

Retreat

Repair

Control


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Thursday, November 3, 2016

The Gaian Dragon I Ching : Week of Repair

Fixing a hole - Paul McCartney - Up Close (1992)

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#25 : Repair

Work on what has been spoiled

Exercise Self Control. Make changes Gradually and steadily. Follow common sense. Pay attention to Danger signs. Follow Inspiration. Adhere to Truth

Restrain negative influences. Consider what needs to be fixed. Do not allow Fools to make the decisions. Pay attention to your work. Solve the problem. Be practical and be philosophical

Only fix things which are broken

The Image

Embrace the Earth

Rise to the occasion

Avoid rigidity

Study the Ancient Wisdom

The Inside

Fit into the situation by accepting things the way they are. Good Fortune. After securing your position, throw a party for your friends. Good luck! The Butterfly plays with its friends. Attach yourself to people who will stimulate your growth as your life evolves. No blame. The Butterfly hides under a leaf. Be cautious when you meet adversaries. Pay attention! The Butterfly transforms the Universe. Dedicate your life to the Path of Truth. Fear nothing. Supreme Good Fortune! The Wise embody their ideals. A fanatic can only parrot ideas & beliefs. Be Real.

The Outside

The Bees begin their day. Trouble is coming. Stop everything! Be Careful! You can warn people of danger, but you cannot force them to avoid it. No blame. Avoid impulsiveness and impulsive people. No blame. Do not spill the pot. Carelessness and laziness bring misfortune. Watch out! Use your Imagination to overhaul the defect in this project. Some changes are necessary. Be Creative. The Bees are realistic. Do not expect to have your own way all of the time. Grow up!

The Lines

Top : The Butterfly changes everything. The Bees are realistic. Withdraw from society when you want to pursue Spiritual goals. No Blame.

5 : The Butterfly finds friends. Gather people who can help you eliminate longstanding problems, then you will be free to make a new beginning. Be sensible.

4 : The Butterfly explores the world. If you let it sit forever, it will rot. Be Aware.

3 : The Butterfly takes off. Clear up your own affairs. No great blame, just a bit of trouble. Be careful.

2 : The Butterfly stretches its wings. Do not allow sloppy work habits to hinder your progress. Pay attention.

1 : The Butterfly emerges from its cocoon. The Bees begin their day. Good Fortune comes when you correct the mistakes of the past. Be Creative.

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Repair's Circle of Friends

The Outside The Inside
The Push

Truth

Gentle

Following

The Pot

Danger

Stupidity

Following

Meditation

Gradually

Restraint

Control


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Sunday, October 23, 2016

Roby Lakatos 1 : The Greatest Hits!!!

Roby Lakatos 1 : The Greatest Hits!!!

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Roby LAKATOS, Les deux guitares

Hungarian Dance No.5 ~ Roby Lakatos

La Boheme Roby Lakatos

In Tune Sessions: Roby Lakatos Ensemble plays Those Were the Days (Dorogoi Dlinnoyu)

ROBY LAKATOS plays « Du Schwarzer Zigeuner » from the new album 'LA PASSION'

Roby Lakatos - Tema do Poderoso Chefao - Godfather Love Theme

Roby Lakatos at the Verbier Festival

Roby Lakatos - 2016.05.21. - Budapest Folk Fest - Várkert Bazár

ROBY LAKATOS ENSEMBLE, Concert Hall POSM Bielsko-Biała 08.02.2013

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar : The Month of Control

Joan Baez - With God On Our Side (1965)

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#52 : Control

External control in the world will go awry, when not matched with internal control of selfish desire.

Meditate. Hold onto a Universal perspective. Proceed step by step. Provide just what is needed. Gradually exert Control. Examine Character

Deliver what you promise. Draw a line. Exert Power. Make the Approach. Enable Happiness. Resolve Opposition

The more you try to control things, the more they get out of control

The Image

Embrace the Earth.

Strive for clarity.

Speak your Mind.

Learn to change.

The Inside

The Dragon rests. If everything is organized, this represents only a minor setback. Get Wise. The Butterfly finds pollen and nectar. Realize that you cannot mix good and bad company with any hope of success. Get Wise! Do not quarrel. State your case, and let things develop naturally. Pay attention. Pay attention. Use objectivity in the selection of assistants. No blame. Let the strength of your character speak for you, and do not believe everything that you see or hear. Be Real! It is easier to say you are sorry, than to ask for permission. Face disaster with clarity and courage. No blame.

The Outside

Recognize a good thing when you have it! Pay Attention! Do not be decieved by appearances. Be patient, and good fortune wull return. Look ahead. The fool depends upon force. The Wise cultivate equilibrium. Meditate. Evaluate people objectively on the basis of what they do. No Blame. Avoid evil people, and their influences. Be Aware. Try to resolve tensions after an argument. Good Fortune.

The Lines

Top : Be Aware : No good will come from simply going through the motions. Misfortune.

5 : Control the situation by accepting things as they are. Good Fortune.

4 : Wait for the right situation to develop. Good Luck.

3 : Do not lose control by selling yourself short. Be confident!

2 : In a difficult situation it is advantageous to pretend that you do not see everything that is going on. Play dumb!

1 : Fit into the situation by accepting things as they are. Good Fortune.

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Control's Circle of Friends

The Outside The Inside
Opposition

Character

Happiness

Gradually

Approach

Providing

Power

Gradually

Thunder

Following

Deliverance

Autumn


The Five Weeks of Control

Control : 0 through 5 Degrees

The Push : 6 through 11 Degrees

Repair : 12 through 17 Degrees

Restraint : 18 through 23 Degrees

Peace : 24 through 29 Degrees

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