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Navigating Uncertainty and Embracing Change with the Wisdom of the I Ching

Navigating Uncertainty and Embracing Change with the Wisdom of the I Ching, by Catherine Pilfrey. Photograph of modern I Ching practice by Audaxl.
Photograph by Audaxl

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

The ancient teachings of the I Ching can help you access your inner wisdom, thrive in the face of change, and make decisions with confidence

Change is one of the most challenging aspects of life — whether it’s moving, losing a job, ending a relationship, coping with illness, or facing the loss of a loved one. Most of us have a really hard time with it.

It is understandable to find change stressful since we have an evolutionary bias to resist change and the potential danger associated with it, but there is a powerful tool that can be helpful in managing uncertainty — The or the . Rooted in ancient Taoist principles, the offers not only guidance in handling change but also shows us how

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