17. Following
Suí — Following / Adaptation
Trigrams
The Judgment
Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
The Image
Lake above thunder — thunder rests within the lake. In autumn, the active force retreats and rests. The wise person adapts to the season.
Interpretation
There is a time to lead and a time to follow. This is the time to follow — to adapt to circumstances, to listen to others, and to go where the energy naturally flows. Following does not mean blind obedience; it means recognizing when someone else's direction serves the situation better than your own insistence. To gain a genuine following, one must first know how to follow.
Advice
Adapt to the current situation rather than forcing your own agenda. Follow the natural flow of events. Rest when it's time to rest. You may need to set aside your preferences to gain something greater.
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