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The 8 Things To Say in an Election Campaign Speech

The 8 Things To Say in an Election Campaign Speech, they are using Yijing's 8 Trigrams or Ba Gua.  1. Start with Bright Future to excite people.  Just like the Qian (Universe) gua in Yijing, this will open up possibilities and give power to your audience.   2. How to Execute: Listen like the Kun (Earth) gua in Yijing.  Serve people's needs by listening to their concerns and aspirations 3. Overcoming Difficulties.  In Kan gua, difficulties are there but we will work with you and persevere because we have 4. Fire in the Belly.  This is the Li (Fire) gua, where with passion, clarity and enthusiasm, we can overcome obstacles and emerge stronger.  5. Take things step by step.  Like the Xun (Wind) gua, gentle penetration will be able to reach all corners and leave no one behind and leave no stones unturned.  6. Take decisive and fast Action.   We are not afraid to act fast if necessary, be it to leverage opportunities or tackle issue...

How Knowing Yijing can Help Delinquent Kids

Understanding and applying Yijing can be particularly beneficial for delinquent kids in several straightforward ways: 1. Self-reflection : Yijing encourages thinking about one's behavior and choices. For example, a delinquent kid might use Yijing to reflect on why they got into a fight at school, helping them understand their emotions and reactions better. 2. Decision-making : Yijing offers insights into various life situations, teaching kids to think about the consequences before acting. For instance, before skipping class, a kid might consider the long-term effects of missing education as suggested by a Yijing reading. 3. Handling Change : Yijing teaches that change is constant and managing it is part of life. A delinquent kid might learn to adapt better to a new school or home environment, seeing change as a normal and manageable process. 4. Ethical Guidance: Through its hexagrams, Yijing provides advice on right and wrong. This could guide a kid in choosing to return a found w...

It's Not Just About Money!

  At the peak of my career, with my bank account overflowing and my social calendar bursting at the seams, I found myself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., sleep as elusive as a shadow in the night. Despite the luxurious silk sheets that cocooned me and the soft hum of the air conditioner that whispered promises of comfort, peace of mind was a foreign concept. It was then, in the silence of my sprawling mansion, that a disconcerting thought crept into my mind: I was rich in money but bankrupt in life. My days were a whirlwind of meetings, business trips, and lavish social gatherings. I traveled first-class to exotic destinations, collected art and cars with the same enthusiasm a child collects seashells, and dined at the world’s finest restaurants. Yet, there was a hollowness inside me, a void that no amount of money could fill. It dawned on me that true wealth was not just about the financial aspect; it encompassed all 12 areas of life: physical, mental, spiritual, family, time, e...