Sanwen
No. 20 · Gentle and Firm
The verse
The willow bends in the wind but does not break;
its roots run deep and hold their ground.
What it means
Gentleness and firmness can exist together. When you need to take a position today, state it in a friendly tone; no need to be hard, and no need to give way against your will.
Something to do today
- Practise stating a need once with "I understand, and I also need…".
Sanwen’s 60 fortune sticks are original modern verses written for this site, not a traditional temple set.