Poem: Changes 42/Increase

1
To rule truly is to serve
The spirit alone
Has the power to lift the world

2
It furthers to cross the great water
But never forget to dogpaddle back
Sacrifice from above increases those below

Like the marriage of heaven and earth
Even dangerous enterprises succeed
When earth partakes the creative power of heaven

3
To increase
If you see good imitate it
If you have faults unload them

4
If help comes from on high
This increased strength
Must be used to achieve something great

When increase is in harmony
With the highest laws of the universe
It cannot be stopped by any constellation of accidents

And even unfortunate events turn
To the advantage of those affected
As those who would harm you draw near.
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