At times like these, it is always questionable which way to go with the information that is being presented. So far everything is relatively shallow and simplistic. In time I suspect that will change, but one never knows who the audience is, what they can handle, how much they can handle, and if your material will be believable to them. To some, this material will not be very believable, to others it will. It is not, though, a simple difference of opinion, either you have matured enough to grasp the material, or you haven't. Therefore I do not debate, only give instruction.

Some say hexagram 48 is the I Ching describing itself. I say, every line, every sentence, every verse, the I Ching is describing itself. I will demonstrate this as we go along. Nothing can be done in a hurry, even if it could, I can't type that fast. Guess what else, and this will separate the superior people from the inferior, your attitude on this, for every line, every sentence, every verse is describing you. Yes you! Not the little you, not the separate, (seemingly) conscious mind, but the big you, which includes all facets of you, conscious and unconscious. For you are the I Ching. You write the paragraphs and the lines. You are the player on stage. Remember Shakespeare's famous line, "all the worlds a stage, and we all play many parts at various times." Absolutely correct. We will get into how you play your part, unwittingly, later. For now just meditate on the words, and reserve judgment for later.