Decrease — 初九

The Line

Interpretation

It is selfless and good when, after taking care of one's own immediately important tasks, one places one's strength in the service of others and, without making much of it or boasting, helps quickly where help is needed. But the person in higher position who is thus helped must carefully consider how much they may accept without essentially harming the helpful servant or friend. Only where such delicacy of feeling is present can one give oneself unreservedly.