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Trailer | Power of Waiting: Hexagrams 5 and 12
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In this subscriber-only episode of Living the Tao, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explores one of the most difficult and universal parts of life: waiting.
Drawing from the ancient wisdom of the I Ching, Steenrod examines why nearly 28% of its hexagrams deal with waiting, delay, or obstruction in some form. Focusing on Hexagram 12 — Standstill and Hexagram 5 — Waiting, he explains the profound difference between stagnation and preparation.
When is waiting a trap?
When is waiting nourishment?
When should you preserve your energy… and when should you prepare to cross the great water?
This episode explores the symbolism of the lines, the accumulation of pressure behind change, and the Taoist understanding of timing, patience, and action.
If you’ve ever felt blocked, uncertain, or trapped in a period of delay, this episode offers an ancient lens through which to understand what kind of waiting you’re experiencing—and what to do next.
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