Guai (Breakthrough) shows the lake above heaven. Five strong Yang lines push out the last Yin line at the top. It is the moment just before victory. But caution: A single 'opponent' (blockage) is still left, and he sits in the position of power. You have to remove him, not with blind force but through truth and transparency. 'Sunlight is the best disinfectant.' Speak it out. Make it public. Be resolute, but stay fair. It is a highly explosive tension. One must not let up now. 'No more fooling around.'

BreakthroughDecision

Breakthrough. It must be made known at the king's court. Be resolute. It must be proclaimed as the truth demands. Danger. One must send word to one's own city. Do not take up arms. It is beneficial to undertake something.

Resoluteness

Guai is the 'tipping point'. The energy builds up until the dam breaks.

Operative Resources

Courage. The willingness to stand up for the truth, even when it is uncomfortable.

System Blocks

Avoidance – Hoping that problems will solve themselves (they won't).

System-Hacks

Make a decision.

Proclamation: Tell 3 people about your goal (commitment).
Closure: End one thing today that only drains your energy.

Image

The lake has ascended to heaven: the image of Breakthrough. So the noble one bestows wealth on those below and shrinks from lingering on his virtue.

Shadow Challenge

Shadow: Aggression – Outbursts of rage or unfair means that endanger the victory. Or: Cowardice (shying away from conflict).

Strategy

Wipe the slate clean. Speak the truth loudly and publicly. Don't hide. Be resolute, but composed.

The Lines

Beginning: Too Early (Warning)Might in the advancing toes. If one sets out and is not up to the matter, one commits an error. Whoever charges off too early fails. Wait for the starting signal.
Level 2: Alarm (Preparation)A call rings out. Weapons in the evening and at night. Do not be afraid. Be watchful and ready. Take the warning signs seriously.
Level 3: Solitude (Integrity)Being mighty in the cheekbones brings misfortune. The noble one is firmly determined. He goes his way alone and runs into the rain. He gets splashed, and people grumble against him. No fault. You are misunderstood but do the right thing.
Level 4: Stubbornness (Blockage)No skin on the thighs, and walking is a struggle. If one were to let oneself be led like a sheep, regret would vanish. One does not heed words. Whoever won't listen has to learn the hard way. Stubbornness hinders progress.
Level 5: Weeds (Cleanup)Determination in the face of the weeds. Keeping to the middle remains free of fault. You remove the evil rigorously, root and branch.
Conclusion: Warning (Failure)No call. Misfortune comes in the end. Whoever refuses to be warned goes under.

Reflection Journal

What decision have I been postponing that I must now make resolutely?