59. DISPERSION
THE PATTERN IMAGE
The gentle Wind disperses the difficult Water, forming a state of Dispersion. This image describes the dissolution of negative feelings and thoughts that float on the stream of mind. It implies that you must detach yourself from the stream of fear, anger, or doubt.
THE JUDGMENT
Receiving this hexagram indicates that you are blocking your own progress concerning the object of your inquiry. When one is attached to fear, grasping, always angry, feeling envy, then there is a constriction of life force in the body. It requires diligence and commitment to release such attachments. You must be ever mindful of your thoughts and feelings. The moment you feel some thought of doubt or anger creeping into your mind; simply let it go. Allow it to drift off on the air of the wind, on the breath of life. Breathe deeply and gently exhale any tension you might feel, clearing the energy channels of your body. You must be gentle with yourself, in spite of your errors, and gentle with others who react from a place of fear or anger. With humility, constancy, and gentle perseverance, you can remove the blocks, freeing your creative potential from the grip of the emotions.
THE RHYTHMIC PATTERN
This rhythm resonates constancy within and gentleness without. Resonating to this rhythm, the drummer engenders the qualities needed to release those patterns of attachment, patterns of tension that create blockage.
THE LINES
1. Dissolve feelings of alienation before they lead to estrangement. Clear up any misunderstandings now.
2. Disperse feelings of resentment toward others. It is better to forgive and forget.
3. You can disperse egotism by focusing your attention on a difficult challenge.
4. You can achieve significant social aims if you broaden your ideals to encompass the needs and sentiments of others.
5. When things are at an impasse, you need to step back, detach, and allow a new perception to break through.
6. Once you are free of emotional entanglement, you will have the presence of mind to help others do the same.