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Enthousiasme16
L'inspiration alimente l'énergie ; alignez l'enthousiasme avec le but pour avancer efficacement.
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Une action prématurée ou une expression d'enthousiasme peut entraîner des problèmes. Il est sage d'attendre le bon moment.
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Sudden change or shock, like thunder, that can jolt you awake. Embrace the disruption as an opportunity for growth, respond calmly, and align your actions with the new reality.
Lectures originales
16 Enthousiasme
Other titles: The Symbol of Harmonious Joy, Repose, Happiness, Providing-for/Provision, Excess, Merriment, Self-confidence, Contentment, Harmonize, Excitement, Intemperance, Self-deception "Repose in the absolute confidence that the action now being taken is right. Also refers to music." -- D.F. Hook
Judgment
Legge: Enthusiasm indicates that feudal princes may be set up and the army advantageously mobilized.
Wilhelm/Baynes:Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers and to set armies marching.
Blofeld:Repose profits those engaged in building up the country and sending forth armies. [This means that perfect certainty as to the rightness of our cause is of great value under the conditions mentioned. The usual meaning of this character is "beforehand" or "happiness." In the English translation of Wilhelm's version, it appears as "enthusiasm." "Repose" was suggested by the Chinese experts who kindly vetted this manuscript. At first I felt hesitant about adopting it, until I realized that, where it is used favorably, it must be understood as the kind of mental repose which follows absolute confidence that the action now being taken is the right one. In lines one, three and six, however, it clearly means failure to act when action is essential; in line five, failure to act owing to incapacity.]
Liu:Happiness. It is of benefit to build up the country (or business), and send the army forth. [Receivers of this hexagram should be wary of exhibiting excessive enthusiasm when beginning a new undertaking. If they are not, there will be misfortune. The hexagram also advises that everything necessary for advancement should be made ready. Then if an opportunity presents itself, it should be seized immediately, without hesitation.]
Ritsema/Karcher: Providing-for , Harvesting: installing feudatories to move legions. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of what is needed to meet the future. It emphasizes that accumulating strength through foresight and prudence so things can be fully enjoyed is the adequate way to handle it. To be in accord with the time, you are told to: provide-for!]
Shaughnessy: Excess: Beneficial to establish a lord and to move troops.
Cleary (1):Joy. It is advantageous to set up a ruler and mobilize the army.
Wu:Merriment indicates the advantage of establishing principalities and taking military actions.
The Image
Legge: Thunder exploding out of the Earth -- the image of Enthusiasm. The ancient kings, in accordance with this, composed their music and honored virtue, offering it especially to God when they worshipped him at the service of their ancestors.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: the image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music in order to honor merit, and offered it with splendor to the Supreme Deity, inviting their ancestors to be present.
Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes thunder over the earth. The ancient rulers venerated heaven's gifts with solemn music and they sacrificed abundantly to the Supreme Lord of Heaven in order to be worthy of their ancestors.
Liu: Thunder arising from the earth symbolizes Happiness. The ancient kings composed music to honor virtue, offering it to God and the spirits of their ancestors.
Ritsema/Karcher: Thunder issuing-forth-from earth impetuously. Providing-for. The Earlier Kings used arousing delight to extol actualizing-tao. Exalting worship's Supreme Above. Using equalizing the grandfather predecessors. [Actualize-tao:ability to follow the course traced by the ongoing process of the cosmos... Linked with acquire, TE: acquiring that which makes a being become what it is meant to be.]
Cleary (1): When thunder emerges the earth stirs: Thus did the kings of yore make music to honor virtue, offering it in abundance to God, thereby to share it with their ancestors.
Wu: Thunder breaks out above the earth with a boom; this is Merriment. Thus the ancient kings used music to praise virtuous accomplishments and made grand offerings to the Supreme Being to be accompanied by their ancestors.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: Enthusiasm shows one dynamic line inspiring responsive obedience in all the others: devoted obedience takes action. Such obedient action conforms to natural law and creates order and discipline in the people. The planets and the seasons follow their natural cycles. The sages similarly obey the laws of their nature and the people acknowledge their regulations and punishments as just.
Legge:Enthusiasm shows harmony and contentment throughout the kingdom -- a time when the people rejoice in their sovereign and readily obey him. At such a time his appointments and any military undertakings would be hailed and supported. Because he is close to the fifth place of dignity, the dynamic fourth line is seen as the chief executive officer of the ruler. The ruler has confidence in him, and all of the magnetic lines yield their obedience. Obedience is the attribute of the lower trigram which here takes the initiative and uses Movement, which is the attribute of the upper trigram.
The symbolism of the Image is more obscure than usual. The use of music at sacrifices is supposed to assist in producing the union between God and his worshippers as well as the present and past generations.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Judgment: Delegate authority and gather your forces.
The Superior Man synchronizes his will with the intent of the Self via the principles of the Work.
Enthusiasm is the reverse of the preceding hexagram of Temperance. In Temperance we saw the calm strength of a mountain concealed within the earth. In Enthusiasm we see thunder exploding out of the ground into the sky: the strength that was formerly tempered and restrained is now released. It is significant to note that while every line of Temperance is more or less "favorable,” every line of Enthusiasm is either negative or cautionary -- even the generally positive fourth line carries a hint of warning about “doubt.”
Negatively, Self-Deception (the passion of True Believers) seems to be what this hexagram is portraying. The figure often suggests a callow or deluded buoyancy -- the kind of outlook associated with romantic idealists. In its most negative aspect, Enthusiasm is Intemperance -- the exact opposite of the moderation and restraint shown in the preceding hexagram. The behavior of an untrained Great Dane puppy suddenly bursting into a formal dinner party could be described as "enthusiasm,” but hardly a desirable form thereof. The lower trigram of Obedient Devotion has suddenly employed the action and energy of the upper trigram of Thunderous Shock to express itself. This is inconsistent with the code of the superior man.
Conversely, in its most positive sense, Enthusiasm suggests the surety of total self-confidence. Blofeld translates this as Repose, explaining that the name was suggested to him by his Chinese advisors. We begin to understand this subtle distinction when we compare the seemingly obscure connection with music in the Image with a passage from Chuang- tse:
He who understands the music of heaven lives in accordance with nature in his life and takes part in the process of change of things in his death. In repose, his character is in harmony with the yin principle; in activity, his movement is in harmony with the yang principle. Therefore he who understands the music of heaven is not blamed by heaven or criticized by men ... It is said, "In action he is like heaven. In repose he is like the earth ... Because his mind has found repose, therefore the creation pays homage to him.”
To understand “the music of heaven” is to attain Repose, which is another way of describing the tranquility that comes with furthering the intent of the Self. The only dynamic line in the hexagram is in the minister's place just below the fifth-line ruler. He has the confidence of his sovereign and his actions therefore accord with heaven. We can turn to the Stoics to find an illustration of this idea:
My will is simply that which comes to pass. For I esteem what God wills better than what I will. To Him will I cleave as His minister and attendant; having the same movements, the same desires, in a word the same will as He. -- Epictetus
Thus we see that the hexagram can describe either one of two opposite conditions -- the intemperate Enthusiasm of ego-confidence (a synonym for Self-Deception), or the calm Repose of true SELF-confidence. The fifteenth and sixteenth hexagrams, each the inverse of the other, represent magnetic and dynamic aspects of the same general idea: Enthusiasm, when it emanates from the Self, is just Temperance in action.
Line 1
Legge: The first line, magnetic, shows its subject proclaiming her pleasure and satisfaction. There will be evil.
Wilhelm/Baynes:Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune.
Blofeld: The crowing of the cock bespeaks repose -- an evil omen! [A sleepy cockcrow is not likely to bring men leaping from their beds, yet the traditional role of the cock is to sound the call to renewed action.]
Liu: Happiness that shows itself off brings misfortune.
Ritsema/Karcher: Calling Provision. Pitfall. [Provide(-for)/Provision, YU: ready, prepared for; prearrange, take precaution, think beforehand; satisfied, contented, at ease.]
Shaughnessy: Calling out in excess; inauspicious.
Cleary (1): Trumpeting joy is inauspicious.
Wu: Crowing over merriment will be foreboding.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: Her wishes have been satisfied to overflowing. Wilhelm/ Baynes: This leads to the misfortune of having the will obstructed. Blofeld: The evil mentioned in this passage is that which results from utter exhaustion of the will-power. Ritsema/Karcher: Purpose exhausted, pitfall indeed. Cleary (2): Trumpeting joy bodes ill when the aspiration reaches an impasse. [The first yin harmonizes with the fourth yang above and rejoices in this; having no real qualities in oneself, only aspiring to cleave to others, how can one not come to an impasse?]Wu: Lacking aspiration will be foreboding.
Legge: Line one is magnetic, with a dynamic correlate in the fourth place. She may well enjoy the happiness of the time, but unable to contain herself, she erupts in boastful enthusiasm and calls undue attention to herself. Enthusiasm has thus been her undoing.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: At the outset, the man is enthusiastic and boastful.
Wing: Although you may have a harmonious connection with someone in a high position, it does not necessarily indicate that you are on top of the situation. Furthermore, if you boast of your advantage, you will surely invite disaster.
Editor: The meaning here can be subtle. Something (a strong emotion or attitude perhaps) is upsetting one’s equilibrium. In addition to the usual meaning of “enthusiasm,” this can symbolize any release or loss of energy (even despair, anguish, depression or grief – “Anti-Enthusiasm,” if you will), which serves to demolish Repose. Shaughnessy labels it Excess. Wilhelm and Blofeld render the Confucian commentary in terms of the obstruction or exhaustion of willpower. Ritsema/Karcher describe a loss of purpose; Cleary and Wu, blocked aspiration. If this is the only changing line, the hexagram changes to Shock, a plausible consequence in this case.
But woe unto you that are rich! For ye have received your consolation. Woe unto you that are full! For ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! For ye shall mourn and weep. Luke 6: 24-25
A. A false sense of well-being – or, a false sense of despair. Examine the situation to determine where your conscious outlook or emotional response does not conform with the goals of the Work.
B. Ego/Self Repose is obstructed by inappropriate belief.
51 Shock
Autres titres : L'Éveil, Le Tonnerre, Le Symbole du Mouvement Surprenant, Secousse, Le Début du Mouvement, Choc, Le Coup de Tonnerre, Action, Mouvement, Changement Soudain, Surprise ! "La nécessité de rester tranquille au milieu du bouleversement." -- D.F. Hook
Jugement
Legge :Choc suggère facilité et développement. Quand le moment du mouvement qu'il indique arrive, le sujet de l'hexagramme sera trouvé regardant avec appréhension, et pourtant souriant et parlant joyeusement. Quand le mouvement comme un coup de tonnerre terrifie tout dans un rayon de cent miles, il sera comme le fidèle adorateur qui n'est pas surpris au point de laisser tomber sa louche et sa coupe de spiritueux sacrificiels.
Wilhelm/Baynes :Choc apporte le succès. Le choc arrive -- oh, oh ! Mots rieurs -- ha, ha ! Le choc terrifie sur cent miles, et il ne laisse pas tomber la cuillère sacrificielle et le calice.
Blofeld : Tonnerre -- succès ! Le tonnerre arrive avec un bruit terrible, riant et criant avec une joie impressionnante et effrayant les gens sur cent miles à la ronde. Le vin sacrificiel n'est pas renversé. [Cela suggère que le détenteur du récipient sacrificiel n'est pas facilement alarmé ou bien qu'il est très sage et capable de distinguer entre ce qui semble dangereux et ce qui l'est vraiment.]
Liu : Tonnerre. Succès. Le tonnerre arrive -- ho ho ! Parlant et riant -- ha ha ! Il choque et terrifie sur cent miles. Mais on ne laisse pas tomber la cuillère ou le calice.
Ritsema/Karcher : Secousse, Croissance. Secousse arrivant : effrayant, effrayant. Mots rieurs, criant, criant. Secousse effrayant cent miles. Ne pas perdre la louche, la libation. [Cet hexagramme décrit votre situation en termes d'un choc perturbant et inspirant. Il souligne que réveiller les choses à une nouvelle activité, l'action de Secousse est la manière adéquate de la gérer. Pour être en accord avec le temps, on vous dit de : remuer les choses !]
Shaughnessy :Tonnerre : Réception ; le tonnerre arrive si renouvelant ; rires et discussions yaya ; le tonnerre alarme cent miles ; ne pas perdre la louche ou le gobelet.
Cleary (1) : Tonnerre est développemental. Quand le tonnerre arrive, il y a alarme, puis rire. Le tonnerre surprend sur cent miles, mais on ne perd pas la cuillère et le vin.
Cleary (2) :Tonnerre passe. Etc.
Wu :Mouvement indique la pénétration. Quand le Mouvementarrive, il effraie les gens. Plus tard, il fait parler et rire les gens. Sa majesté atteint cent li dans toutes les directions. Il n'y a pas de déplacement de la louche ou du vin sacrificiel.
L'Image
Legge : L'image du Tonnerre, étant répétée, forme Choc. L'homme supérieur, en accord avec cela, est craintif et appréhensif, cultive sa vertu, et examine ses fautes.
Wilhelm/Baynes : Tonnerre répété : l'image de Choc. Ainsi, dans la peur et le tremblement, l'homme supérieur met sa vie en ordre et s'examine.
Blofeld : Cet hexagramme symbolise le tonnerre continu. L'Homme Supérieur, dans la peur et le tremblement, cherche à s'améliorer.
Liu : Tonnerre doublé symbolise choc. L'homme supérieur se contemple avec peur et prudence.
Ritsema/Karcher : Tonnerre réitéré. Secousse. Un chun tzu utilise la peur anxieuse pour ajuster l'inspection.
Cleary (1) :Tonnerre voyageant réverbère. Ainsi, les personnes supérieures pratiquent l'introspection avec prudence.
Cleary (2) : Tonnerre répété réverbère.Les personnes développées pratiquent l'introspection avec prudence.
Wu : Un coup de tonnerre après l'autre constitue l'hexagramme Mouvement. Ainsi, le jun zi réfléchit et rectifie par peur de se tromper.
COMMENTAIRE
Confucius/Legge : Son sentiment de crainte mène au bonheur car il est ainsi amené à adopter des lois appropriées pour lui-même. Le mouvement surprend les lointains et effraie les proches, pourtant il fait les sacrifices appropriés comme toujours.
Legge : Choc se compose du trigramme pour le Tonnerre doublé. (Ce trigramme représente également le Mouvement et le Fils Aîné.) L'hexagramme symbolise donc un coup ou un roulement de tonnerre, et combiné avec l'idée de mouvement montre un changement soudain se produisant dans le royaume. La leçon est la conduite à adopter en temps de changement soudain par une prise de conscience du danger et une régulation appropriée de soi-même.
Un résultat réussi est prédit si la première ligne dynamique peut être supérieure aux deux lignes magnétiques au-dessus de lui. Il est dans l'idée de l'hexagramme qu'il devrait être en mouvement et avancer. Bien qu'il soit conscient du danger, il est confiant et maître de lui-même -- à tel point qu'il peut accomplir calmement ses devoirs religieux pendant le chaos ambiant. C'est le comportement approprié pour le fils aîné, qui doit finalement assumer les devoirs de son père.
Anthony : Dans le I Chingle choc signifie être soumis à des événements déstabilisants. Cela signifie également percevoir et réagir à ces événements … percevoir, dans l'un de ces changements, qu'un nouvel ensemble de limites, ou de privations, a été placé sur notre vie, ce qui semble nous restreindre ou même nous pénaliser. Ce sentiment d'être projeté par les événements dans une sorte de piège émotionnel est ce que cet hexagramme appelle "Destin". La reconnaissance de ce destin, ou piège, et l'impératif – de trouver le moyen de s'en sortir – est l'un des objectifs du choc. En ce qui concerne le I Ching, il n'y a qu'une seule issue – subir un développement spirituel.
NOTES ET PARAPHRASES
Jugement : Pendant les changements soudains, ajustez votre rythme et avancez, en vous rappelant que bien que les conditions puissent changer, l'objectif reste le même.
L'Homme Supérieur vérifie ses prémisses, confronte ses points faibles et adhère aux règles et idéaux du Travail.
L'image ici est celle d'une libération soudaine et dramatique d'énergie, de puissance et de force. Recevoir cet hexagramme sans lignes changeantes peut se référer à presque n'importe quelle situation abrupte, surprenante ou inattendue. Parfois, c'est la façon dont l'oracle dit : "Surprise !” Cela peut aussi être une sorte de réprimande pour avoir posé une question stupide ou inappropriée -- l'oracle est "choqué” par votre témérité, ignorance, etc. Dans de tels cas, il y a souvent un élément d'humour ironique dans la situation -- généralement aux dépens de l'ego. Dans de rares occasions, il est possible de recevoir cet hexagramme comme un avertissement concernant un événement à venir qui n'a aucun rapport avec la question posée. Si vous recevez un tel oracle, soyez extrêmement vigilant – comme toujours, le conseil à l'homme supérieur dans l'Image suggère la bonne voie.
Un véritable test de dévouement au Travail est de maintenir sa volonté en toutes circonstances. Le monde peut s'effondrer autour de nous, mais l'adepte ne ruine pas la performance de son sacrifice : l'ego continue le Travail quelles que soient les conditions, et garde la tête froide en toutes circonstances.
N'aie pas peur de la terreur soudaine
ni de l'assaut des hommes méchants,
car Yahweh sera ton garant,
Il gardera tes pas du piège.
Proverbes 3: 25-26
Yahweh et le Christ sont tous deux ce que Jung appelle des "images de dieu” qui existent sous une forme ou une autre dans chaque psyché humaine, qu'elle soit consciemment religieuse ou non. L'image de dieu est synonyme du Soi, et l'implication de la citation ci-dessus de Proverbesest que tant que l'ego reste dévoué au Travail -- en termes de I Ching : "maintient le sacrifice” -- il est sous la protection du Soi.
L'Homme Parfait est semblable à un dieu. Bien que les grands marais s'embrasent, ils ne peuvent le brûler ; bien que les grands fleuves gèlent, ils ne peuvent le refroidir ; bien que la foudre rapide fende les collines et que les vents hurlants secouent la mer, ils ne peuvent l'effrayer. Un homme comme celui-ci chevauche les nuages et la brume, enfourche le soleil et la lune, et erre au-delà des quatre mers. Même la vie et la mort n'ont aucun effet sur lui, encore moins les règles du profit et de la perte ! Chuang Tzu