Thursday, 22 May 2014

Good Bye to Shanghai and helping ourselves before others

As I am packing up my house and getting ready for my new destination (to be revealed when I'm settled in), I was still providing Tarot consultation for several customers. And on Tuesday, 22nd May, was my last appointment as the night before my studio partner unexpectedly informed me that she's handing over the studio's keys to the landlord. Hence I bid farewell to my lovely little studio at Nanjing Xi Lu, and many thanks my studio partners, Jeanne Thien of Jeanne Plus and Luvanna Thien of Amrit Wine and Lifestyle for being my studio partners these 2 years.

I will also be revealing my Skype contact details at a later time for online consultation with my seekers in Shanghai. Many thanks to the friendships I have made over the years with all my seekers. See you soon on Skype. Good bye Shanghai and take care my good friends.





It's always good to help others. But sometimes, we need to help ourselves first.
During my last tarot consultation, I met a seeker who has a very big and kind heart. She came to me as she was at a cross road on how to deal with a friend who has been taking her for granted. She has been her friend's shoulder to cry on, rock, confidant and solace. However, at times when she was in need of help and support, this friend of hers dropped her like a hot coal.

As obvious as it is, this person is not worthy of being her friend. As a true friend will always stand beside you no matter what trouble or pain you go through. A true friend will also not gossip behind your back. And a true friend will welcome you with open arms and listen to you when you need a listening ear.

As much as we love to help and comfort our friends. Sometimes we just need to help ourselves first. Please do not make my statement as an encouragement to be selfish. But instead of giving 100%, sometimes we just need to give 50%. As in this case the over giving of my seeker was towards someone who is a 100% receiver. The other party will never know how to reciprocate.

After the consultation, my seeker felt more light hearted and also understands that her over giving and protection over this friend of hers have instilled an over dependencies on her. Hence, her friend will never understand why couldn't she help herself since she is always so good at helping others.

Therefore, even though it's good to help others in need. Sometimes we need to help ourselves first.