Gate 10: Treading
Gate 10, Treading, sits in the G centre. Self-love through authentic behavior.
Self-love through authentic behavior. Being yourself is enough, even when it doesn't meet expectations.
Located in the G center.
The six lines
Line 1: Investigator
You investigate the nature of self-love and authentic behavior, building a deep understanding of what it means to truly be yourself.
Line 2: Hermit
You have a natural, unselfconscious authenticity that others find magnetic, embodying self-love without needing to think about it.
Line 3: Martyr
You discover self-love through trial and error, learning what authentic behavior looks like by experimenting with different ways of being.
Line 4: Opportunist
You express self-love through your relationships, finding that your authenticity deepens when reflected back by your community.
Line 5: Heretic
You are projected upon as a model of authentic living, called to show others practical ways to walk their own path with self-acceptance.
Line 6: Role Model
You embody mature self-love after years of exploring what it means to be yourself, eventually becoming a living example of authentic behavior.