41. Decrease · 損 初九

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In practice

Once your tasks are done, this is a time when you can use your time and energy to help others, as long as they ask for that help.

The poetry

When the work is done, go quickly. No fault. Weigh how much to take away.

初九:已事遄往,无咎,酌損之。

象曰:已事遄往,尚合志也。

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4 Immaturity
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