A gentle wind gathers the clouds, but still, no rain. Small forces predominate: the time for smooth and friendly persuasion.
In the ebb and flow of events, there are always "low tides" -- times when sweeping action is impossible or inappropriate, but when small matters can be attended to profitably, leading to bigger and better things later on. When the tide is rolling in, by all means, ride the wave; but when it has receded, collect shells.
