Yi · 颐

Judgment (卦辞)

The Corners of the Mouth. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment and to what a man seeks to fill his own mouth with. Proper nourishment — both physical and spiritual — is the foundation of health. Watch what you consume and what you provide.

颐：贞吉。观颐，自求口实。

Image (象辞)

At the foot of the mountain, thunder — the image of Providing Nourishment. Thus the superior man is careful in his words and moderate in eating and drinking. Thunder at the mountain's base shakes the earth and reminds one to be mindful of sustenance.

山下有雷，颐；君子以慎言语，节饮食。

Modern Application

Yi concerns mindful consumption — of food, information, and influence. Essential for wellness, content diet management, and organizational resource allocation.

颐关于有意识的消费——食物、信息和影响力。对健康、内容饮食管理和组织资源分配至关重要。