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18. Repairing what has spoiled

gǔ · Thunder ☳ over Lake ☱

The need to face what has been neglected. Actively restoring order.

The Noble One's Path

Wind at the foot of a mountain, stirring what has stood still too long. Repairing what's spoiled isn't only a private matter — it's care for one's surroundings, an echo of Ren.

The Lesson

Don't avoid the hard conversations, or the repairs you've been putting off. It takes time, but every step counts.

A question to sit with

What problem am I setting aside, even though I know it needs my attention now?

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