Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the twelfth day of the eleventh lunar month

Today's Energy Guide

Today's hexagram:Water and Mountain Stumbling（䷻）

The Book of ChangesThethirty-nineGua, go up the ridge (water) and down the Gen (mountain), the mountain blocks the water and is dangerous, be cautious and wait for the right time.

The revelation of hexagrams: The core essence of the Jian hexagram isDifficulties and obstacles, be cautious and wait for the right time, and uphold righteousness and mutual assistance. The original meaning of the character "jian" is "limping", which is extended to mean difficult travel or falling into difficulties. The symbolism of "mountains blocking water and danger" is extremely profound - the water flow is obstructed by high mountains and difficult to flow smoothly. It not only metaphorically refers to the difficulties that will inevitably be encountered in the journey of life or career development, but also implies that when facing danger, one should not act blindly, but should respond to the danger with stillness and seek opportunities for breakthrough in prudence.

Although the road is endless and faraway, I still want to pursue the truth in the world.   

today in historyShi Tiesheng

two thousand and ten

yeartwelvemoonthirty-oneOn the day,Famous Chinese writerpass awaytwo thousand and tenHe21 At the age of, he was paralyzed due to leg disease, and later suffered from kidney disease and uremia, suffering from pain and suffering throughout his life. But always with a tenacious will, he persisted in writing on the sickbed, elevating his personal experience of suffering in life into profound philosophical reflections on existence, destiny, and faith.Representative works include prose

Me and the Temple of EarthThe novel 'Notes on the Retreat', the short story 'Life is Like a String', and a collection of essaysBroken Pen in the Gap of IllnessWait. The book 'Me and the Altar of Earth' is a symbol of its literary and spiritual world. Using the Altar of Earth as a spatial link, the book delves into the profound pursuit of life, death, and maternal love.Shi Tiesheng explores spiritual fulfillment through his own shortcomings and uses literature to confront suffering. His works are full of passionate humanistic care and ultimate questioning, injecting rare philosophical depth and soul weight into contemporary literature. He is not only a writer, but also a spiritual symbol

——Its composure and wisdom in the face of adversity have illuminated and inspired countless readers in difficult situations, showcasing the spiritual heights and dignity that life can achieve.——其面对绝境的从容与智慧，照亮并鼓舞了无数身处困境的读者，展现了生命可能达到的精神高度与尊严。