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HEXAGRAM 58 · AN INTRODUCTORY NOTE

The Joyous

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Joy and open exchange

A reflection prompt

What kind of honest conversation could make connection more nourishing?

This is a contemporary prompt for personal reflection, inspired by the name and broad theme associated with this figure. It is not a translation of the classical text, and it does not predict an outcome. Interpretations vary across translations and traditions.

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