While there are such violent winds as typhoons, hurricanes and tornados, the nature of wind is gentle. Seon symbolizes the humble state of mind. It expresses repetitive good-natured actions. Actions proceed sometimes gently and monotonously as breeze, but sometimes as forcefully as storms. These differing manifestations of one essence must be balanced throughout the actions of this poomse.
Water is liquid and formless.
Water never loses its nature. It flows around and absorbs all things. The stone dropped into the lake sinks through it without resistance, leaving the water untroubled. It always flows downward. This principle teaches the lesson that we can overcome difficulties and hardship if we go forward with self-confidence.