Sanwen
No. 38 · Noticing
The verse
When the tide of feeling rises, name it first;
know the wave and you can sail it.
What it means
Feelings are neither right nor wrong; seeing them clearly lets you respond well. If your mood swings today, try naming it first, such as "I'm anxious right now", then decide what to do next.
Something to do today
- When your mood shifts, stop and write down the name of what you are feeling.
Sanwen’s 60 fortune sticks are original modern verses written for this site, not a traditional temple set.