7. Ji begins with the notion of “ first inklings or stirrings “ “ minute “ “ inminent “…..with the extends to “ critical point “ turning point “ “ pivot “ YIJING: The changes is how the sage probes utterly what is profound and gets to the very bottom of things(ji) It is precisely because of the pronfundity of the changes that the sage can penetrate thoroughly the purposes of the world;it is precisely because of its pivotal significance (ji) that he can be successful in the busines of the world;it is precisely because ot its mystery That he can be quick without haste and can arrive without going A man who watches for the favorable opportunity of heaven – and the advantages or earth Ji
8. Yi created the bow and crossbow,and the motion of strategic advantage (shi) es modeled on them Cap 9 - Sun Bin - The art of Warfare The key and defining idea in Sunzi is shi:manipulating circumstances to create a strategic advantage as an alternative to the commitment of brute force The etymological root,yi to sow,to plant,to cultivate and in its cognate yi “ the arts “.The second meaning of yi here is of particular interest because it refers ti the cultivation of artistic talent… . The classical Chinese language tends to lacate action within a situation as a whole,rather than within a discrete unit or agency.For example shi , conventionally translated as “ power “ or “ force “ locates this energy as an aggregate tension that includes, but is not limited, to the specific parties in dispute.It is the “ force of circumstances “ Shi
9. Tai ji quan In advancing forward and retreating back,you will then be able to seize the opportunity and the strategic advantage ( dejidesshi) In case of not gaining the opportunity and strategic advantage, your body will become scattered and confused.The flaw in this case must certainlly be sought in the waist and legs
10. LingShu Cap One The movement in the dynamic is not separate from its empty space. The dynamic within this empty space is clear, still and subtle
11. Stillness - Jing Movement - Joint - Jie “ movement and stillnes, stillnes and movement”
15. If one travels through danger with joy and executes the duties of one’s office whith Control, things will go smoothly thanks to Such centrality and rectitude………..As heaven and Earth are governed By Control, so the four seasons fulfill themselves perfectly. in like manner, when Control is applied with measured control, it does No injury to wealth, nor does it harm the common folk Jie Haxagram 60 Sunzi se sirve en este caso del caracter jie , entendido aquí como “ liberación de la contención “ o impulso……Y es esta doble dimension – contención / descontención en el instante oportuno lo que destaca el texto
17. Jie and tai ji quan The qi is “ nourished by the upright and whithout injuring it The jin is stored in the curved, then there is a surplus (of it) The jin stored in the curved. T.T. Liang advise that this mean to keep the Joints always slightly bent, as full extension leads to tension and Vulnerability to attack
18. The art of touch in the acupuncture and tai ji quan
21. Lingshu - Chapter Nine Xiang mai Zhen mai To inspect mai;to practise divination with mai To examine the mai When about to build,one goes into wood and examines the trees until one is found which answers the requirements With this explanation the idea of appropriate is brought out.In hoping,the heart longs for that Which is considered appropriate,or that which is suited to it needs
