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Eliora said:
I was seeing if this Living I Ching computerized consult would expand or validate an answer I received from a yarrow stalk consult. This answer validates even more clearly what I had determined from the yarrow stalk consult. I'm really thinking this computer method does work, though I can't understand how.
I was seeing if this Living I Ching computerized consult would expand or validate an answer I received from a yarrow stalk consult. This answer validates even more clearly what I had determined from the yarrow stalk consult. I'm really thinking this computer method does work, though I can't understand how.
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What should be my attitude toward the CKG experience and my devotional life?
asked On August 19, 2010 at 6:39 PM
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Zol said:
Julio es mes adecuado para persistir en la voluntad, y de esa manera obtener abundancia
Julio es mes adecuado para persistir en la voluntad, y de esa manera obtener abundancia
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Diagnóstico situación económica?
asked On July 18, 2010 at 1:10 PM
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Zol said:
There is still time to avoid militar force; but only by a great and noble leader. Otherwise, a bad conflict will arise in October 2010. Pray for peace and avoid conflict
There is still time to avoid militar force; but only by a great and noble leader. Otherwise, a bad conflict will arise in October 2010. Pray for peace and avoid conflict
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Prospect for military force against Iran, within next 3 months?
asked On July 18, 2010 at 4:49 AM
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Zol said:
Fortune and no fault. But remain careful as a traveler. OK.
Fortune and no fault. But remain careful as a traveler. OK.
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Judgement on joining this site?
asked On July 18, 2010 at 4:32 AM
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pocossin said:
Erosion of the mountain builds soil. Broken ground accepts seed. Breaking brings renewal.
Erosion of the mountain builds soil. Broken ground accepts seed. Breaking brings renewal.
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Who is Deng Ming-Dao?
lagan said:
the river of my life has led to blessed smallness. i would prefer to suggest that the noble one acts with compassion, with poetic depth, and with a sense of simple peace.
the river of my life has led to blessed smallness. i would prefer to suggest that the noble one acts with compassion, with poetic depth, and with a sense of simple peace.
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given my physical and psychological health i now want to explore my intellectual, creative and subconscious self. how shall i go forward?
SharerPeterjs said:
an initial encounter powerful immediate currently workin' with Gua 44 (windwood under sky) strugglin' with cuttin' thru depression / hoardin'clutterin' / deep room crisis in many ways same old stuff some good encouragement to face up (& in) to things as they are in our family way we say: "facin' rightly & lettin' go" my noticing in da moment: "sayin' is simple (facile), practice is harder (workin', noticing da tiger)" from USA CA SF InnerMission noisebridge Third Day 6ish am PDT Tues Day 19 sivaN 5770 1 JuNe 2010
an initial encounter powerful immediate currently workin' with Gua 44 (windwood under sky) strugglin' with cuttin' thru depression / hoardin'clutterin' / deep room crisis in many ways same old stuff some good encouragement to face up (& in) to things as they are in our family way we say: "facin' rightly & lettin' go" my noticing in da moment: "sayin' is simple (facile), practice is harder (workin', noticing da tiger)" from USA CA SF InnerMission noisebridge Third Day 6ish am PDT Tues Day 19 sivaN 5770 1 JuNe 2010
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bein' open to this moment:
what is current?
asked On June 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM
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WhiteGal said:
So , what is your translation to this question?
So , what is your translation to this question?
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will i ever meet crystal lee from san francisco again?
asked On February 23, 2010 at 9:25 AM
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Eliora said:
I've discovered the 8th moon's western 2010 date is Sept. 22 (providing the web search was correct). I keep feeling there's a health event involved here, despite my question is regarding finances and the changing results. Does the 2nd changing line cancel the statement re misfortune? Does changing to 24 mean whatever kind of misfortune is no matter, as all will be well? Hmmm. Oh well, I'm new to this teaching, and I've satisfied my curiosity for now. After all, if I can't interpret the statements for my situation, all is meaningless. So far, I can't see the teaching being harmful, though, as I found that for myself, TAROT and "Sensitive Psychic" consultation WAS harmful, in that I made unwise decisions based on those consults. Perhaps even with I Ching, one could consult too much, or with wrong interpretation make unwise choices? Yet how would one learn it, if not posing relevant important questions for guidance, and why do it if not following the guidance? I'm going to study all my previous answers to a handful of questions I've consulted on. That should keep me plenty busy. I do like this site, and perhaps I'll return with a question and/or comments later this year.
I've discovered the 8th moon's western 2010 date is Sept. 22 (providing the web search was correct). I keep feeling there's a health event involved here, despite my question is regarding finances and the changing results. Does the 2nd changing line cancel the statement re misfortune? Does changing to 24 mean whatever kind of misfortune is no matter, as all will be well? Hmmm. Oh well, I'm new to this teaching, and I've satisfied my curiosity for now. After all, if I can't interpret the statements for my situation, all is meaningless. So far, I can't see the teaching being harmful, though, as I found that for myself, TAROT and "Sensitive Psychic" consultation WAS harmful, in that I made unwise decisions based on those consults. Perhaps even with I Ching, one could consult too much, or with wrong interpretation make unwise choices? Yet how would one learn it, if not posing relevant important questions for guidance, and why do it if not following the guidance? I'm going to study all my previous answers to a handful of questions I've consulted on. That should keep me plenty busy. I do like this site, and perhaps I'll return with a question and/or comments later this year.
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Re a question, 14 changes to 54. How to deal with 54, in context to my question which resulted in 14/54?
asked On May 15, 2010 at 12:48 PM
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Eliora said:
A coins consult March 29 had given me the 14/54. As the question concerned finances, I was hoping that 54 was just a cautionary statement for me not to fall victim to getting involved in a bad relationship, which I have been inclined to do. As I feel sure I've been totally cured from such desires, I was hoping 54 was just a reminder. Knowing I will not get involved in such a way, I'm satisfied with the answer, 19/24, thanking heaven for the 2nd line.
A coins consult March 29 had given me the 14/54. As the question concerned finances, I was hoping that 54 was just a cautionary statement for me not to fall victim to getting involved in a bad relationship, which I have been inclined to do. As I feel sure I've been totally cured from such desires, I was hoping 54 was just a reminder. Knowing I will not get involved in such a way, I'm satisfied with the answer, 19/24, thanking heaven for the 2nd line.
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Re a question, 14 changes to 54. How to deal with 54, in context to my question which resulted in 14/54?
asked On May 15, 2010 at 12:48 PM
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Eliora said:
Thank you. I'll keep trying.
Thank you. I'll keep trying.
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Every time I try to follow a vegan/vegetarian diet I fall off the wagon and am disgusted with myself. What is the solution?
Eliora said:
Also, somehow my first comment didn't take, I guess. Anyway, what I first shared was: I wasn't convinced that consulting the I Ching via computer would be valid. So first I asked the question using my usual physical method, coins, and then asked the question here, and amazingly, 57 is what my coins method result, 16, changes to. I have only asked via this site one other time, and that answer, too, was what my physical coins method had shown as changing to. Hmmm.
Also, somehow my first comment didn't take, I guess. Anyway, what I first shared was: I wasn't convinced that consulting the I Ching via computer would be valid. So first I asked the question using my usual physical method, coins, and then asked the question here, and amazingly, 57 is what my coins method result, 16, changes to. I have only asked via this site one other time, and that answer, too, was what my physical coins method had shown as changing to. Hmmm.
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Is biking a good thing for me considering the current state of my health?
Eliora said:
Seeing the great person seems to keep coming up in all my consulting. I have not a clue as to who the great persons are. Anyway, apparently there's no reason to stop riding.
Seeing the great person seems to keep coming up in all my consulting. I have not a clue as to who the great persons are. Anyway, apparently there's no reason to stop riding.
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Is biking a good thing for me considering the current state of my health?
snowhite said:
So appropiate. I am amazed each time at how apt the Itjing answers.
So appropiate. I am amazed each time at how apt the Itjing answers.
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What am I not giving that I could give, and that would benefit this situation?
lagan said:
clouds ... earth water ... rise, become themselves in the cycle of water. i live on a small rural, heavily wooded island. i am rising here, as a cloud, becoming myself, with only a moment, a breath, in my river of life. i am large, like a great, tumbling cloud. i am mild. in one month i will literally be going south, offering myself to friends. until then i will be still. the people around me will be incidental. i will be the new moon in the night sky with no reflection on the water. i will sit and watch the light change in the trees behind my house, i will write, i will smile contentedly.
clouds ... earth water ... rise, become themselves in the cycle of water. i live on a small rural, heavily wooded island. i am rising here, as a cloud, becoming myself, with only a moment, a breath, in my river of life. i am large, like a great, tumbling cloud. i am mild. in one month i will literally be going south, offering myself to friends. until then i will be still. the people around me will be incidental. i will be the new moon in the night sky with no reflection on the water. i will sit and watch the light change in the trees behind my house, i will write, i will smile contentedly.
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clouds?
asked On April 9, 2010 at 11:36 PM
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dengmingdao said:
This situation is working out. So the "regrets vanish" part of Hexagram 57, line 5 is working out. I was not sure why Hexagram 18, Poison appeared. It usually refers to a poisoned situation or illness. Wilhelm called this "work on what has been spoiled." But that is not the case here. Hexagram 18 turned out to be manifested because it was revealed that V's daughter has a chronic illness. I never expected that, but I believe that fulfills Hexagram 18.
This situation is working out. So the "regrets vanish" part of Hexagram 57, line 5 is working out. I was not sure why Hexagram 18, Poison appeared. It usually refers to a poisoned situation or illness. Wilhelm called this "work on what has been spoiled." But that is not the case here. Hexagram 18 turned out to be manifested because it was revealed that V's daughter has a chronic illness. I never expected that, but I believe that fulfills Hexagram 18.
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Will our future with V be good?
asked On January 25, 2010 at 10:31 PM
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dengmingdao said:
Here, before the time of geng, three days, after the time of geng, three days, apparently refers to a check being delayed.
Here, before the time of geng, three days, after the time of geng, three days, apparently refers to a check being delayed.
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Will our future with V be good?
asked On January 25, 2010 at 10:31 PM
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dengmingdao said:
Recently, I learned that B's mother is nearly completely recovered. So in terms of this hexagram, I would say that the decisiveness was the necessary and immediate medical attention. "There will be severity," was obviously a reference to the illness and the suffering. One might even see relevance in "bestows wealth to those below" because the wound was in the lower part of the body.
Recently, I learned that B's mother is nearly completely recovered. So in terms of this hexagram, I would say that the decisiveness was the necessary and immediate medical attention. "There will be severity," was obviously a reference to the illness and the suffering. One might even see relevance in "bestows wealth to those below" because the wound was in the lower part of the body.
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What will happen to B's mother?
dengmingdao said:
Recently, I learned that B's mother was out of the hospital and coming home. B flew back home to care for his mother and to help her get settled. His father is elderly and not up to moving or situating his wife, so it makes sense for B to go back home."Proclaim in the royal court," and "Announce to your own city," here means preparing the family. "Gain by having a place to go," means going home. I take it that "not dwelling on his own virtues" means that B should humbly lend himself to the situation and serve with out any though of gain. That's just what he's doing.
Recently, I learned that B's mother was out of the hospital and coming home. B flew back home to care for his mother and to help her get settled. His father is elderly and not up to moving or situating his wife, so it makes sense for B to go back home."Proclaim in the royal court," and "Announce to your own city," here means preparing the family. "Gain by having a place to go," means going home. I take it that "not dwelling on his own virtues" means that B should humbly lend himself to the situation and serve with out any though of gain. That's just what he's doing.
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What will happen to B's mother?
dengmingdao said:
I was puzzled when I got this reading. Ultimately, this person did not work out. Pit upon pit usually signifies danger, so perhaps I have been lucky that the dangers of this double pit have been avoided. There is a central core lesson: when things don't go our way, as was the case here, the advice is always to keep one's own dignity and character: "tether your heart," "moves with constant virtue," and "repeatedly teaches the critical matters," all show that if we stay with our core values there will never be regret over a disappointing outcome.
I was puzzled when I got this reading. Ultimately, this person did not work out. Pit upon pit usually signifies danger, so perhaps I have been lucky that the dangers of this double pit have been avoided. There is a central core lesson: when things don't go our way, as was the case here, the advice is always to keep one's own dignity and character: "tether your heart," "moves with constant virtue," and "repeatedly teaches the critical matters," all show that if we stay with our core values there will never be regret over a disappointing outcome.
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Should I choose R?
dengmingdao said:
B's mother is undergoing a health crisis and is in the hospital. She is undergoing emergency surgery and may well need more surgery in the immediate future. I have urged B to travel back home and take care of his mother. The fact that this is an unchanging hexagram means that the situation will not change. This hexagram promises neither good nor bad fortune. It does say that immediate action is necessary, which tallies with the swift medical intervention that is required. "There will be severity" is certainly an understatement. And "announce to your own city," certainly is a reference to the rallying together of the family necessary. The image of "bestowing wealth on those below" is an allusion to the aid that is now necessary to secure through generosity, and it is time for others in the family to put their own interests aside for the mother's sake.
B's mother is undergoing a health crisis and is in the hospital. She is undergoing emergency surgery and may well need more surgery in the immediate future. I have urged B to travel back home and take care of his mother. The fact that this is an unchanging hexagram means that the situation will not change. This hexagram promises neither good nor bad fortune. It does say that immediate action is necessary, which tallies with the swift medical intervention that is required. "There will be severity" is certainly an understatement. And "announce to your own city," certainly is a reference to the rallying together of the family necessary. The image of "bestowing wealth on those below" is an allusion to the aid that is now necessary to secure through generosity, and it is time for others in the family to put their own interests aside for the mother's sake.
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What will happen to B's mother?
graham said:
The "Gain is difficult: persist." initially struck me as particularly relevant
The "Gain is difficult: persist." initially struck me as particularly relevant
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what can i expect from current contract negotiations?
asked On October 11, 2009 at 4:56 PM
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dengmingdao said:
This is a subject that has preoccupied me for many decades, and it's a question often put to me. I've never formally asked this question of the I Ching, thinking that it was virtually a rhetorical question: of course the point of using the I Ching is mastery, so why ask? Yet I was surprised and delighted at this answer because it is one I never would have considered. The answer is in keeping perfectly with what I've studied of the I Ching, and still it takes the meaning deeper. Mastering something means joining. It means joining the ranks of other masters (I'm reminded of the guild systems and how one earns one's way from journeyman to master), but it also means joining the overall tradition of the art one is struggling with. "Those who are not sure" can never be masters—so I take that as a reassurance to keep going. The third line means one can master many things—even bad, and one can master the wrong things. Power and intelligence are neutral: it's the soul of the person directing the actions that matters. In that sense, the second hexagram, Humility, is crucial. Once mastery is attained, only the humble will bring things to completion. Or, viewed another way, only the humble can finally become masters. The I Ching even says how to do this: by founding nations—that is, staking out an area of mastery, and by keeping close ties with others—that is, learning from others and exchanging experiences with them. The fifth line means not to force things: the imperious use beaters, the ordinary citizen does not need such coercion. Mastery isn't just skill, it's also being creative. "Citizens need no such coercion" means not to force things. Every person will find different "birds" on their hunt and we should accept what falls into our nets.
This is a subject that has preoccupied me for many decades, and it's a question often put to me. I've never formally asked this question of the I Ching, thinking that it was virtually a rhetorical question: of course the point of using the I Ching is mastery, so why ask? Yet I was surprised and delighted at this answer because it is one I never would have considered. The answer is in keeping perfectly with what I've studied of the I Ching, and still it takes the meaning deeper. Mastering something means joining. It means joining the ranks of other masters (I'm reminded of the guild systems and how one earns one's way from journeyman to master), but it also means joining the overall tradition of the art one is struggling with. "Those who are not sure" can never be masters—so I take that as a reassurance to keep going. The third line means one can master many things—even bad, and one can master the wrong things. Power and intelligence are neutral: it's the soul of the person directing the actions that matters. In that sense, the second hexagram, Humility, is crucial. Once mastery is attained, only the humble will bring things to completion. Or, viewed another way, only the humble can finally become masters. The I Ching even says how to do this: by founding nations—that is, staking out an area of mastery, and by keeping close ties with others—that is, learning from others and exchanging experiences with them. The fifth line means not to force things: the imperious use beaters, the ordinary citizen does not need such coercion. Mastery isn't just skill, it's also being creative. "Citizens need no such coercion" means not to force things. Every person will find different "birds" on their hunt and we should accept what falls into our nets.
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What is mastery??
asked On September 13, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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dengmingdao said:
I was practicing Taiji and reflecting on how constant criticism was in my life. Not only is there constant criticism in a Taiji class, but as an artist, criticism has been constant in art classes and it is a daily reality in professional contexts too. The essence of studying the I Ching, as well as every Daoist, Buddhist, and Confucianist art, is self-improvement. But there is no self-improvement without trying to remedy shortcomings, and there is no remedying shortcomings without criticism. Self-criticism is never enough. Subconsciously, one will always protect core weaknesses (although, oddly enough, subconscious suppression shows that there must first be awareness). So I take heart in this reading from the I Ching. Returning is a reminder that there is a Dao, a way, that is right for each of us, and that to live naturally is to live in concert with that way. To have faults is to deviate from that way. To improve, in this case, through criticism, is to return to one's own natural way. The image of returning to the way is combined with the well. The well is at once immovable and yet it is constantly changing with the replenishment of fresh water. That is the deeper reward of being on the right way: to be in touch with a constant and sustaining source. There is a concluding warning in the phrase, "if the rope cannot reach." Again, if through negligence and the ignoring of criticism one's shortcomings keep one from the deeper source, only misfortune can result.
I was practicing Taiji and reflecting on how constant criticism was in my life. Not only is there constant criticism in a Taiji class, but as an artist, criticism has been constant in art classes and it is a daily reality in professional contexts too. The essence of studying the I Ching, as well as every Daoist, Buddhist, and Confucianist art, is self-improvement. But there is no self-improvement without trying to remedy shortcomings, and there is no remedying shortcomings without criticism. Self-criticism is never enough. Subconsciously, one will always protect core weaknesses (although, oddly enough, subconscious suppression shows that there must first be awareness). So I take heart in this reading from the I Ching. Returning is a reminder that there is a Dao, a way, that is right for each of us, and that to live naturally is to live in concert with that way. To have faults is to deviate from that way. To improve, in this case, through criticism, is to return to one's own natural way. The image of returning to the way is combined with the well. The well is at once immovable and yet it is constantly changing with the replenishment of fresh water. That is the deeper reward of being on the right way: to be in touch with a constant and sustaining source. There is a concluding warning in the phrase, "if the rope cannot reach." Again, if through negligence and the ignoring of criticism one's shortcomings keep one from the deeper source, only misfortune can result.
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What is the meaning of criticism? ?
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graham said:
Brian, on the surface of your changing hexagram.... this sounds like a horrible line in relation to love "The ridgepole sags"... I hope a more meaningful experience experience has revealed itself to you. let us know how it works out if you get a chance
Brian, on the surface of your changing hexagram.... this sounds like a horrible line in relation to love "The ridgepole sags"... I hope a more meaningful experience experience has revealed itself to you. let us know how it works out if you get a chance
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will I brian jones find true love this year?
asked On June 14, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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graham said:
Sounds like an auspicious reading! I hope we get to hear how it turns out
Sounds like an auspicious reading! I hope we get to hear how it turns out
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If I continue this path, will I have enough for a comfortable living??
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Karin said:
The last few years have been a time of changes. I quit corporate world and started teaching and consulting. Now I have more time but much less money. Sometimes I worry.
The last few years have been a time of changes. I quit corporate world and started teaching and consulting. Now I have more time but much less money. Sometimes I worry.
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If I continue this path, will I have enough for a comfortable living??
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Karin said:
Yes! Please do!
Yes! Please do!
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Should I simply start a new book and trust that the thoughts and the energy will come??
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Karin said:
I am afraid my ex husband will try to make this process as difficult and slow as he can.
I am afraid my ex husband will try to make this process as difficult and slow as he can.
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What can I expect about my divorce process??
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dengmingdao said:
. . . restraint, culture, and morals. I also feel that Smallness Tames means that I will only get better by small steps, not some grand surgery. I've gone back to martial arts practice, I'm using other healing techniques I've learned, and I'm determined to get well: "Return to your own Way."
. . . restraint, culture, and morals. I also feel that Smallness Tames means that I will only get better by small steps, not some grand surgery. I've gone back to martial arts practice, I'm using other healing techniques I've learned, and I'm determined to get well: "Return to your own Way."
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how fast will Marks leg heal?
asked On April 5, 2009 at 5:23 PM
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dengmingdao said:
I was concerned when I saw this reading. Did it mean that it would take a long time to heal? As it turns out, the injury is a slight one in that it needed no surgery. The doctor didn't help much, but I was polite to them, so I guess I fulfilled the "res
I was concerned when I saw this reading. Did it mean that it would take a long time to heal? As it turns out, the injury is a slight one in that it needed no surgery. The doctor didn't help much, but I was polite to them, so I guess I fulfilled the "res
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how fast will Marks leg heal?
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graham said:
I hope so
I hope so
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Will this site be successful??
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graham chisel design said:
A bloody Cave? I'll have to think about that for awhile
A bloody Cave? I'll have to think about that for awhile
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what can I expect from performance improvements on the site??
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