Old Wisdom, Silver Screen

I was watching a classic Hollywood movie on Netflix recently, one featuring the kind of actors and actresses whose performances still hold up decades later, when something unexpected caught my attention: the script included an I Ching reading. That small detail instantly made the film feel cooler and more meaningful to me.

The I Ching has played an important role in my life in the past. At a time when I was still learning how to trust my intuition, it helped me make better decisions. It wasn’t about predicting the future, but about creating space for reflection and deeper self-awareness.

I don’t rely on it as much these days—not because it lost its value, but because I’ve developed other tools for discernment along the way. Still, seeing the I Ching appear in a classic Hollywood film—delivered by actors and actresses who defined an era—reminded me how certain wisdom traditions quietly influence culture and storytelling.

Sometimes, a classic movie is more than entertainment. It becomes a mirror, reflecting pieces of your own journey back to you.