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THE END OF THE CYCLE
CONCERNS: The time of completion; everything in proper order; the real possibility of consequent disorder unless close attention is paid to the incipient signs of deterioration when they appear.
- Objectivity, steadiness, and clarity are absolutely vital at the inception of a significant undertaking. The beginning of anything determines the outcome with great leverage; the deviation of a fraction of an inch in the launching of a rocket can result in a targeting error of miles.
- Now it is correct to “…keep things in proper order so that one can proceed when the time is right.” [1]
- Here we are qualified to undertake successfully a difficult, time-consuming task or struggle and we must continue to employ the same warrior virtue after victory to secure the newly won conditions or the success attained will slip away.
- To prevent substantial deterioration, assume a state of vigilant attention; discern and deal with the small disturbances as they occur.
- “Actions done with sincerity are always more valuable than those done for show.” [2]
- As what we have undertaken draws to a close, there is the temptation to relax our vigilance and effort; this could cause the loss of what we have accomplished.
COMMENT: A wise person is cautious and attentive to detail in all phases of a task, including the supervision of the new order achieved, and harmonizes this circumspection with the courage and ability to move ahead as needed.
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