Panic. “The universe says I am doomed.”

To get the most out of these teachings, don’t treat the I Ching as a parlor trick. Instead:

Murphy simplifies the traditional, complex methods of consultation for modern readers: The Coin Method

: The book provides simple techniques—such as using three ordinary pennies —to consult the oracle for guidance on career, romance, and financial security.

Some purists argue that Joseph Murphy, a Christian Mystic, never intended to merge his psychology with Taoist divination. However, Murphy frequently quoted Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching in his lectures. He believed that all truth is one truth.