I studied the I-Ching for a year, from January 2006 to December 2006. Almost every day, I immersed myself in the great wisdom, inherited from three thousand years of Chinese cultural history, contained in the I-Ching.
I then painted for seven months, from January 2007 to July 2007. Painting became a tool to better grasp the essence of each hexagram. The I-Ching is so deep that as I continued reading and meditating, I felt as if I could understand less and less. Yet there were moments of grace during which I could feel my heart resonating with the mystery of his teaching. The I Ching is like a living being. I walked for a few months with this being. I share here the fruit of our relationship. The affirmations were written by me.
I am the guardian of my inner fire which
leads me to illumination.
I master the traps in this world of
illusion so that I can incarnate cosmic
wisdom on earth.
I search for the right measure in all
things.
I observe nature in order to better
understand that which can nourish body,
soul and spirit. Thus I attain true
abundance and generosity in life.
I nourish calm and non-action in the
centre of my being to attain illumination
and to act ever more efficiently in
helping others.
I purify my heart in order to develop
sincerity and thus remain faithful to the
path of the good, beautiful and true.
I purify my soul, refine my spirit and
preserve patience in waiting for the
moment when I will be mature enough to
return to the spirit.
The cosmic energy is no longer flowing. I
ask myself about my desires and actions
which are out of balance right now.
The beauty of the soul : I cultivate my
secret garden.