It finally means something...

In my search for truth, knowledge, understanding and direction, I found Agent Mulder.

Anyway, a few years ago, I read my first Philip K. Dick novel, The Man in the High Castle. This is an alternate history in which the Germans and Japanese win WWII and the US is split in half; the Eastern half controlled by Germany, the Western Half controlled by Japan. The protaganist of the story frequently consults an ancient method of divination, the I Ching (pronounced ee-jing). I had never heard of this, so I thought it was part of the fiction.

I was intrigued to learn that the I Ching was real, so I started some research. It is one of the oldest Chinese manuscripts and is still used regularly today. I eventually purchased the Idiot's Guide to the I Ching and have used it for the last few years for guidance and inspiration.

The I Ching is also referred to as the Book of Changes. One can ask a question seeking guidance and direction and your recommendation will be found in the pages.

I recently purchased a new translation of the I Ching, written by Wu Wei, one of the foremost scholars of the I Ching.

I consulted the I Ching about the upcoming birth of my first son. I asked what I should expect when my son is born. After using the table to find which page my answer was on, I was shocked to find that my answer was on page 329 of the new edition. The reading went on to say that I need to be patient and not rush things, but still be ready to go when he comes.

I feel for the first time that this was the first real important 329 incident.