Keeping Still

The Judgment

艮其背，不獲其身，行其庭，不見其人，无咎。

Keeping his back still so that he no longer feels his body. He goes into his courtyard and does not see his people. No blame.

The Image

兼山，艮；君子以思不出其位。

Mountains standing close together: the image of Keeping Still. Thus the superior person does not let their thoughts go beyond their situation.

In one line

Stop where stopping is due; stillness brings clarity.

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