2024 1129 阿寺：死亡 Death

2024 1129 阿寺：死亡 Death 你說，幾個月前你衝動下犯了一個大錯，這超過一百多天的日子，每夜無法安歇，清醒時間都在煩惱問題該怎麼辦，能怎麼解決，最糟糕的情況有可能會是如何，而你是否能夠承受。 你說，非常痛苦，無法生活，無法靜下心來。 你說，怎會變成這樣，你怎會讓自己變成現在這個模樣？ 我，沒有話語可以安慰你，更無法鼓勵你。 有的時候我們會不知不覺做了某些決定，無法用理智或者是智慧去評論。 我想每個人天性裡的賭性，其實比我們認知的還要強大，且像是躲藏在角落裡，蠢蠢欲動著，只要有機會，就會以猛虎之姿跳躍出來，掌控全局。 你說，無法告知任何人發生了什麼事情，這讓你更痛苦。你形容這段期間不像是活著，比較像是活死人，得撐著這幾口氣，得把問題解決了，不能連累任何人。 我想說點話，卻不知道要說什麼，只能靜靜聽。 你說，你不是想找人說話的，你是想要找人聽你說說話，這幾個月所有的苦與澀，難與痛都在腹內、心上、腦中翻攪著，需要有個出口。 我們嘆，這社會，怎有那麼多心思惡意的壞人。 我們痛，這社會，怎有那麼多有心人利用著已是在低谷的人們，想要奮力一搏的勇氣。 宇宙送給阿寺的祝福是：【死亡 Death】。 這張塔羅牌有著憂傷者坐在愛達荷蛇河上，穿著黝黑深藍色的長袍，斗篷帽遮住了大半張臉，讓人會產生心中一沉的情緒，而後面又是新幾內亞祖靈的面具，像刀子般的鼻尖，讓人感到驚悚害怕。 我們都懼怕死亡，很難接受死亡的發生，而在宇宙裡，在這個萬物繽紛的世界上，死亡，是如常的事情之一，如同太陽升起落下般，那樣的自然。 而當抽到塔羅牌卡的死亡時，更是不需恐懼與擔憂。 孫子兵法說道，『投之亡地然後存，陷之死地然後生。』世界上，沒有任何一個人可以回到過去，然後有機會改變已經發生的事情。 宇宙透過【死亡】這張塔羅牌傳遞著，已發生的事情讓人感傷，而死亡之後呢？除了哀傷，難過，痛苦以外，也有著解放、自由與完完全全地切割。 當然也不能輕忽死亡背後的力量，那失落的情緒，那低迷的心情，那恐懼憂慮的心思，這一波波的不安與害怕，一時無法消散，仍會纏繞著你，要堅定心志，要好好地保有自己的心。 過去的錯的痛苦，放下吧。 人生就像一個杯子，杯內發臭的水得先倒掉，才能注入新氣象，人生也就有了轉機與生機。 加油！ 別被自己的心魔打敗了。 2024-11-29 阿寺：Death You said, a few months ago, in a moment of impulse, you made a huge mistake. Over the past hundred days or so, you haven’t been able to rest at night. During your waking hours, you’ve been consumed with worry—about how to handle the situation, how to resolve it, what the worst-case scenario might be, and whether you could endure it. You said it’s been unbearably painful, that you can’t live your life, can’t calm your mind. You said, how did it come to this? How did you let yourself become the person you are now? I have no comforting words to offer, nor any encouragement to give. Sometimes, we unknowingly make decisions that defy logic or wisdom. I believe the gambling instinct in every person is far stronger than we realize. It lurks in the corners, waiting for the right moment to leap out like a tiger and take control of everything. You said you can’t tell anyone what happened, which makes it even more painful. You described this period as less like living and more like being a walking corpse—barely breathing, holding on just enough to resolve the problem, ensuring no one else gets dragged into it. I wanted to say something, but I didn’t know what to say. I could only listen quietly. You said you weren’t looking for someone to talk to; you just needed someone to listen—to hear all the bitterness, sourness, difficulties, and pain that have been churning within you for months. You needed an outlet. We sighed: How can this society have so many malicious people with scheming minds? We ached: How can this world have so many opportunists preying on those already at rock bottom, exploiting their desperate courage for one last gamble? The universe sent 阿寺 the blessing of Death. This tarot card depicts a sorrowful figure sitting on Idaho's Snake River, draped in a dark navy-blue robe with a hood that obscures much of their face. The image evokes a sinking feeling, and the ancestral mask from New Guinea behind them—with its knife-like nose—adds an air of horror and dread. We all fear death. It’s hard to accept its inevitability. Yet in the universe, in this vibrant world, death is one of life’s constants, as natural as the rising and setting of the sun. Drawing the Death card in tarot is nothing to fear or worry about. As The Art of War says, “Throw them into perilous ground, and they will survive. Plunge them into death ground, and they will live.” No one can return to the past to change what has already happened. The universe, through the Death card, conveys this: while what has occurred may bring sorrow, what follows death is not just grief, sadness, and pain but also liberation, freedom, and a clean break. Of course, we must not underestimate the power behind death—its accompanying emotions of loss, despair, fear, and anxiety. These waves of unease and dread won’t dissipate easily and will continue to entangle you. You must stay steadfast, holding onto your inner self. Let go of the pain of past mistakes. Life is like a cup; the stale water inside must first be poured out before fresh water can flow in, bringing vitality and opportunities for renewal. Stay strong! Don’t let your inner demons defeat you. #DreamCatcher #Alyson #Tarot

2024 1128 老林：大師 Master

2024 1128 老林：大師 Master 老林，從腦海裡突然閃過你的身影，再想到當初你坐在我對面的情景，我深深為自己年輕時傲嬌的樣子感到羞愧，且需要跟你道歉，須打自我的內心跟你好好地說聲對不起。 那時的你，正值人生低谷，主管是你以前的同學，所以你才有機會進到公司。這是主管跟我說的，那時的我並沒有太多的判斷能力，可我確實也因為這樣而開始用有色眼光看待你。 我們那時的主管對我很不好，是一位天蠍女，對待她不喜歡的人會用言語辱罵，用情緒恐嚇。我是單位裡除她以外的唯一女生，所以很快就發現她跟其他同事說話態度和對待我時是天壤地別。 那時的我才25歲。 即使我想用力反抗也無用，因多國股東結構下，同事們各有各的靠山和派系，唯有我沒有。 你幸福多了，不會做的事情，做不來的事情，有你同學指點一二。 而我做對的事情，她會大聲喝罵我說她要的不是結果，她不爽我沒照她交代的過程去做；但我是照她交代的去做啊，但我又可能為每次的工作交代進行錄音當證據呢。 於是，她欺負我，我就不爽你。 她對我兇，我就不理你。 很多次，你想安慰我，但你說你嘴拙，怕說了我更生氣，你也一直勸我服個軟，就雨過天晴。 人，就是這樣，年輕時，筋Q軟，但腰挺很直，脾氣很硬。有了年紀後，筋變硬，懂得彎腰的重要性，但卻彎不下去了。 總之，離開那裡，我告訴自己，絕對要成為更厲害的自己。 我將那時認識的你們所有全都拋卻忘記，唯有欺壓我的人牢記在心裡。 我的2/3人生過去了，有沒有成為更厲害的自己沒人在意。但，我想起了你，想到了那個傲嬌的自己。但我卻忘記了你的名，只記得你的姓氏。 我在心裡跟你致歉，跟你道歉，說對不起，我請宇宙送給你祝福，也請宇宙傳達我的歉意至你的心中，也許你會突然想到我，閃過我的臉孔，那就是你接收到我的心意。 宇宙送的祝福塔羅牌是：【大師 Master】。 記得你的手藝超好，你曾煮過好幾次美食帶來公司分享，你愛你的家人，疼惜你的老婆，這樣的你，現在應是幸福的，你感恩你的同學給你機會，你嘗過低谷的苦澀，這樣的你，從那之後應都是知足快樂的。 我想，在你擅長且喜歡的領域，你應該早已成為一方大師，很多人跟你學習著。 祝福你 ~ 真心誠意！ 希望現在的你，雖然年紀有點老，可擁有專業好手藝的你，跟家人和樂生活，與老婆幸福過日子。 2024.11.28 To Mr. Lin: The Master Mr. Lin, Your image suddenly flashed across my mind, and I recalled the scene of you sitting across from me. I feel deeply ashamed of my arrogant attitude in my younger years and feel the need to sincerely apologize to you from the bottom of my heart. At that time, you were at a low point in your life. Your supervisor was a former classmate, which was why you got the opportunity to join the company. The supervisor shared this with me, and back then, my ability to judge was limited. Unfortunately, I allowed this information to color my perception of you. Our supervisor wasn’t kind to me. She was a Scorpio woman who used verbal insults and emotional intimidation against those she didn’t like. I was the only woman in the department besides her and quickly noticed the stark difference in how she treated me compared to others. I was only 25 at the time. Even though I wanted to resist, it was futile. In a company with a multinational shareholder structure, each colleague had their own allies and factions—except me. You, on the other hand, were more fortunate. When you struggled with tasks, your classmate guided you. Meanwhile, when I completed tasks correctly, I’d still get scolded. She would yell, claiming that while the results were right, she was displeased because I hadn’t followed her specified process. But I had followed her instructions! Yet I couldn’t possibly record every work directive as evidence. Thus, her bullying of me made me resent you. Her hostility toward me made me ignore you. Many times, you tried to comfort me, but you admitted you weren’t good with words and worried that speaking up might make me angrier. You often advised me to soften my stance, saying that things would get better if I let it go. That’s how people are. When we’re young, we’re flexible but stubborn, standing tall and proud with hardened tempers. As we age, our bodies stiffen, but we learn the importance of bending—only to find it harder to do so. In any case, after leaving that place, I told myself I must become a better version of myself. I let go of everyone I knew there, except for the ones who oppressed me—I kept them firmly in my memory. Two-thirds of my life has now passed. Whether or not I’ve become a better person, no one truly cares. But I thought of you and my arrogant younger self. I’ve even forgotten your first name, only remembering your surname. In my heart, I apologize to you, saying, “I’m sorry.” I ask the universe to send blessings your way and to convey my apology to your heart. Perhaps you’ll suddenly think of me and see my face flash before you—that will be my heartfelt message reaching you. The blessing sent by the universe through the Tarot card is: [The Master]. I remember your incredible skills. You cooked many delicious meals and shared them with the office. You loved your family and cherished your wife. Someone like you must be living a happy life now. You were grateful to your classmate for the opportunity and had experienced the bitterness of life’s lows. With that, I believe you have since lived a life of contentment and joy. I imagine that in the field you excel in and love, you’ve already become a master, with many learning from you. Wishing you all the best—sincerely and wholeheartedly! I hope that now, though older, you continue to enjoy a harmonious life with your family, happiness with your wife, and the fulfillment that comes from your exceptional skills. #DreamCatcher #Alyson #Tarot

Deveaux New York紐約時裝周助理的一天 Part Two

Deveaux New York在Fall 2019 紐約時裝周被Vogue, Harper’s BAZAAR 等雜誌大幅報導，是新銳的低調奢華品牌。成為時裝設計的典範在不斷變化，磨練實用的技術當然重要，但是要在當今飽和的市場中轉變成品牌，就需要對女性市場的有充足的了解跟觀察。Deveaux New York設計師TOMMY TON 曾經是一名在米蘭跟巴黎的優秀攝影師，過去他曾經花了十年多的時間為時尚雜誌和網站拍照，培養出敏銳的眼光。 Fall 2019時裝周地點在 THE ATRIUM 9 West 8th Street, New York, NY 穿黑色衣服的是我在紐約跟妹妹子寧的照片 這是我在紐的照片，我自己的半身照 THE ATRIUM 9 中庭是位於曼哈頓西村的5000平方英尺的多功能場所，可以對其進行空間重新構想，並為活動的客人和/或參與者提供完全獨特的空間體驗。這個場所平時就用於時裝展覽和時裝秀 , Pop-up藝術 , 攝影畫廊跟發布會。Fall 2019 的場景，讓麻豆可以像走在街上一樣自然，在鋼琴演奏的背景音樂下穿梭互動。 Tommy Ton 不只關注於Deveaux 品牌的優勢跟暢銷產品，他們更從系列產品中尋找不同的樂趣。例如嘗試不同的服裝材質，用帶有人造羊毛皮襯裡的防水高科技面料與非結構化的派克大衣。 時裝週反映了我對人們觀看和看到他們彼此互動的熱愛。帶給人們更多省思的事要考慮表演的形式。它不僅需要直播，還可以看您邀請誰參加表演以及誰在表演服裝都可以帶來真正的改變。大部分的藝術活動跟表演，往往都是作品跟演員比較重要，但是時裝周有時觀眾比模特兒重要，像是著名雜誌編緝跟時裝博主 Aimee Song 都出席了這場時裝週。 “The show was reflective of my love of people watching and seeing them interact with each other. I think it’s important that people think about the format of their show. It takes more than simply live-streaming it to make it more relevant — who you invite to the show and who you show the clothes on makes a real difference.”BY AMY DE KLERK Annette Chiu E-mail: lian600058@gmail.com 這是我在紐的照片，我自己的半身照 2020.October 紐約小日子: 走入童話故事Caroline Hu 時裝週筆記 ｜Vogue 譽她為的禮服屬於奧斯卡獎 2019 Fall 看Caroline Hu 的時裝設計彷彿走入童話故事，一系列充滿動感，浪漫有點浮誇的禮服映入眼簾。在紐約充滿女性主義的氛圍，公主裙會讓時尚編輯們想到絆腳，跟需要被拯救的驕縱公主，在2019年顯得有點過時。但是Caroline Hu 的重新詮釋了浪漫禮服的定義，在不確定的時代，禮服不用務實也不用遵守紐約地鐵廣告裡的，要穿著基本服裝跟加入簡單生活訂閱計劃。（是小編整季時裝週10場秀裡面最喜歡的設計師之一） Caroline Hu 是時裝設計科班出生，她在世界頂尖的設計學校中央聖馬丁學院（Central Saint Martins）獲得時裝設計碩士學位，並在紐約頂尖的帕森斯（Parsons）獲得時裝設計碩士學位移居紐約與丈夫結婚。Caroline Hu 外表看起來是文青內斂的女生，但是她的設計作品充滿了少女情懷，她曾告訴媒體“我一直熱愛浪漫和情感的事物，精緻的細節和紡織品。”她在帕森（Parson）的M.F.A.展示了她的研究生收藏。 2018年春季時裝秀，並繼續為Tory Burch和Jason Wu等設計師工作。 展場辦在曼哈頓獨棟私宅 218 East 25th Street ，模特兒穿著禮服邊看書跟品茶，他的禮服從遠處看很像油畫裡的畫作，近看卻很清透有層次感，疊成類似手風琴的褶皺，Hu 用10到20種織物之間分層，以產生高低起伏，就像您在油畫中看到的那樣，整場Caroline Hu 時裝周有種穿越時空的老派浪漫，讓人不想走出劇場面對現實。 https://www.modaoperandi.com/caroline-hu-ss20/frill-embellished-tulle-maxi-dress Fashion PR 媒體策略 媒體與接待 社群媒體策略聯絡新聞稿撰稿人網紅邀請約客戶結案報告 Event Planning 活動規劃 活動流程安排 場地佈置 動線規劃 Model Casting 模特兒試鏡安排 模特兒卡製作 模特兒走秀順序安排 妝髮安排/服裝整理 CAROLINE HU在Fall 2019 紐約時裝周被 Caroline Hu 被Vogue Runway譽為她的禮服屬於奧斯卡獎 Is Our First Discovery of NYFW — And Her Dresses Belong at the Oscars 讓紐約女人願意穿的禮服 I intend to pursue a master’s degree in public management at Johns Hopkins University, which is my top choice because it consistency ranks among the best universities in the world. JHU offers strong academic foundations and research opportunities, particularly for foreign students. In addition, it provides a portfolio of interdisciplinary course which enables students to take courses form several departments. My choice of JHU’s MA in publics so that I can positively contribute to public policy development discourse in China and Asia. JHU’s program is attractive because it is innovative and flexible, allowing students to learn and apply academic concepts in real-world governance and policy issues. The program is rigorous and combines strategic management skills with the foundational principles of public management and administration. I intend to specialize in public policy evaluation in order to successfully achieve my career aspirations. I am also impressed by the success of JHU alumni in public managment, both in China and worldwide. Pursuing a master degree in public managment at the university will enable me to emulate the alumni by contributing to publiv policy development. My interest in public policy and managment has increased as a result of my four years of work experience in the private sector. For example, I recently worked for Fubon Finacial Holding Company as an analyst, where I helped plan and execute the business strategy and capital structuring. Another important skill set I acquired there was the research, implememtation, assessment and management of strategic investment projects. In addition, I was involved in the research and development of concepts of foreign financial markets, laws and regulations, as well as in performamce analysis of inter-industry transactions. Furthermore, I was privileged to work for Abacuse Business ComputerLLC, a New York incorporated cooperate entity, where I acquired experience and skills in business analysis, action-driven recommendations, and preparation of insights to executive leaders and managers based on the generated results. My work experience hase readied me to translate and apply the concepts of private governace in publiv entity management and public policy development. Thus pursuing a degree in public management will hone my management skills and my ability to apply private practices in public administration. I also consider myself as a perfect candidate for a masters degree in public management based on my academic background. First, I hold a bachelor degree in industrial enginerring and management from the National Tsing Hua Univerisity in China, where I passed with GPA of 3.38 out of the maximum possible 4.3 points. besides the core engineering coursed, the undergraduate program also introduced me to management and public policy units, inclyding international trade and law, industrial organization and management for global competition, and high-tech entrepreneurship. I also graduated with a MSc degree in data analytics from Fordham University, New York, in 2020. The masters degree enhanced my analytical skills by introducing me to data analytics and scripting, machine learning, algorithms and big data, cloud computing and artificial analytical skills required to formulate data- driven public policy. Hence, the analytical abilities will enable me to translate insights derived from data science into practical knowledge that will inform public policy development. I aspire to pursure and graduate with an MA degree in public policy from JHU, which I believe will enhance my ability and skill to contribute to public policy and management. My work experience in the private sector hase prepared me well to contribute to public governace. Furthermore, my academic journey has honed my analytical abilited which are critical to public policy formulation. As a result, my profile makes me perfect fit for MA in public management. A Memorandum is Not Written to Inform the Reader, but to Protect the Writer A Memorandum is Not Written to Inform the Reader, but to Protect the Writer A memorandum is an important document that is usually written by a senior personnel in an organization or business to communicate an issue or recommendation to the targeted audience. The audience can be internal or external, which influences the type of memo and the subject matter of the communication. The purpose of the memo may be informative in nature, exploring and explaining an issue to readers, or persuasive, intending to position the author’s argument to the audience and persuade them to support the decision. Dean Acheson, the former US Secretary of State, argued that “a memo is not written to inform the reader, but to protect the writer,” which I find to be an accurate statement in the context his role in government and also insightful from legal and political perspectives. The memo protects writers by supporting their arguments or analysis of a policy position, recommendations, or decree and persuading the reader to consider the merits of the decision taken by the author, improving or saving the latter’s or the office’s image with the public. Dean Acheson’s statement is accurate, given that he was the secretary of state, an influential office of government and foreign affairs that must maintain its position of power through the materials it publicly issues on however sensitive topic. His memos may have dictated the decisions made by the country’s foreign mission as well as the vetoed or upheld resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and other international organizations. The memos protected the image of Acheson’s offices and signaled the gravity of his concerns and his on determination to persuade foreign missions to support America’s steadfast interest in global issues. Moreover, as Secretary of State, Acheson used memos as diplomatic communication tools specifying the actions taken by his office and the American government. Nationally, memos are expected to be uncontested to protect the stature of the Office of the Secretary of State and its occupants. At the international level, memos are designed to affirm the American government’s position on foreign affairs and to protect its geopolitical influence. Dean Acheson’s statement is accurate from a government operations perspective in terms of protecting the public image and reputation of its agents. Well-crafted memos may help demonstrate the commitment of public servants to create a higher degree of openness that ensures the public trusts public officers and government systems. In particular, informational memos provide citizens with information on what is happening in government cycles and the measures taken by administrators that are justified as appropriate to address public policy issues. For example, government officials use a memorandum to disclose information about current policies to enable them — officers — to be accountable to citizens. Therefore, memos protect government officials by allowing them to appear transparent and responsible for their decisions in the perception of the people. Furthermore, government memoranda are often written in the first person, implying that they are linear communications that protect the position of the writer or the department on a particular issue. The first-person communication endears to the public, giving authors the power to position the arguments to the readers. Furthermore, memos done in first person perspective protect the author by creating connections with the protagonists and persuading them to support the communicator’s recommendations. This rhetoric approach makes the message believable to the audience, which protects the course of action taken by the communicator. Writing memos in a first person perspective is also crucial to creating a clear perspective of the decisions made by the author, resulting in a positive reception of the author’s in a positive reception of the author’s policy recommendations by readers. Thus, the use of the first-person in memos protects the position, arguments, policies, and recommendations taken by the writer.As the secretary of state, Dean Acheson would have also used memos to inform the president and other departments about problems that needed to be addressed jointly or issues that required public decree. In government cycles, memoranda advocate for well-reasoned solutions to problems that transcends the roles of one government department. For instance, the secretary of state writes memos to communicate multiple solutions for combating international terrorism for policymakers’ considerations. The secretary recognizes that terrorism is a cross-cutting issue that requires consultations involving homeland security, foreign affairs, defense, and thepresidency. Therefore, by initiating conversations through memos the secretary of state protects his or her role in the office.Although the purpose of a memorandum is to inform readers, its writer must be cautious in formulating the information to protect themselves and the message. The authors must review the facts of the planned analysis or policy recommendations and demonstrate that they researched the context and have an understanding of alternative options. The author should use a of evidence preponderance of evidence to support his or her arguments so that readers can resonate with the analysis and policy recommendations. The facts presented in the memo protects writer’s conclusions by convincing readers that the outcomes can be achieved and that the author is doing the right thing.Dean Acheson assertion that a memorandum is not written to inform the reader, but to protect the writer is accurate based on the role the memos play in shaping an image of the office issuing them and in contextualizing the addressed events and concepts. Government memos are often written in the first person to persuade readers to support the author’s course of action. They symbolize the transparency and accountability of public servants, allowing them to earn the trust of citizens. Hence, memo protect writers by allowing them to attract the public and readers, and persuade them to endorse their policy recommendations and decisions. I believe that Data science should be integrated with the content of culture and therefore allow people to communicate naturally by multiple ways.

2024 1124 可兒：衝浪者 Surfer

2024 1124 可兒：衝浪者 Surfer 活出自己的模樣，是什麼樣子呢，如果有機會認識可兒，你們就會知道了。 可兒，有著自己的事業，她的事業就是她自己很喜歡的事情，於是在結婚後，跟她先生討論後，就創業了。 因為開創了事業，又有了新的想法，於是就發展出新的興趣，然後又將這興趣學習得很專業，進而又有了新的事業。 可兒，長得非常漂亮，帶著親切溫柔的笑容，那天認識了她的朋友，知她甚深的朋友們都開玩笑地說，我是不是誤會了什麼？！ 這是怎麼樣鐵般的女人友情呀！ 很是羨慕可兒。 聽著可兒跟她自己另一個朋友聊到最近新購入的屋子，她很喜歡，且購入後馬上裝修，最近已跟先生入住。 朋友笑說，怎買屋子像買名牌包，如此輕易就下手。 可兒笑說，剛好手上有錢，剛好看到好房，剛好想買新房，就買了。 我喜歡這樣的對話，坦率，真誠。 喜歡那個氛圍，大夥把複雜的世故都關在門外。 在可兒的店裡，不能皺眉，不能心情不好的猛報怨，要開心自在的聊聊天，喝咖啡，這樣老闆才會開心。 這樣美麗幸福又可愛的女子，還需要祝福嗎？ 人美心善的人，更有能力與影響力。可兒的這輩子，可能就是天使下凡，來人世間玩耍，也給人世間帶來歡樂，帶來愛。 宇宙給可兒的祝福是：【衝浪者 Surfer】。 宇宙提醒著可兒，喜歡熱鬧，喜歡歡騰，老是對於可以衝在大夥前面感到興奮和開心，要注意控管情緒和平衡，別讓自己老是成為那顆充滿氣體，鼓著圓滾滾身體的氣球那樣，一放手就瞬間倏地衝上天去，適時地消氣與冷靜也是生活裡重要的事情。 2024.11.24 Ke’er: The Surfer What does it mean to live authentically as yourself? If you have the chance to meet Ke’er, you’ll understand. Ke’er has her own career, one she genuinely loves. After getting married, she discussed it with her husband and decided to start her own business. Through this entrepreneurial journey, she developed new ideas, which sparked new interests. She then pursued these interests professionally, leading to yet another venture. Ke’er is incredibly beautiful, with a warm and gentle smile. The day I met her friends, who know her deeply, they jokingly said, “Did we misunderstand something?” What kind of unshakable bond is this among women? It’s truly enviable. Listening to Ke’er chat with another friend about a newly purchased house, she expressed how much she loved it. She immediately renovated it after the purchase, and she and her husband have already moved in. Her friend teased her, saying, “You make buying a house look as easy as picking up a luxury handbag!” Ke’er laughed and said, “I just happened to have the money, happened to see a good house, and happened to want a new one, so I bought it.” I love conversations like this—straightforward and genuine. I also love the atmosphere in her circle, where all the complications of the outside world are left at the door. In Ke’er’s shop, you’re not allowed to frown or wallow in bad moods with endless complaints. Instead, it’s a place to chat joyfully, sip coffee, and simply feel at ease—this makes the owner happy. Does such a beautiful, happy, and lovable woman even need blessings? Kind-hearted people who are beautiful inside and out often have more power and influence. Perhaps Ke’er is an angel sent to earth to have fun and bring joy and love to the world. The universe’s blessing for Ke’er is: The Surfer. The universe reminds Ke’er, who loves liveliness and excitement, and thrives on being at the forefront, to manage her emotions and maintain balance. Don’t let yourself become like an overinflated balloon—round, buoyant, and ready to shoot skyward the moment you let go. Learning to deflate and calm yourself when needed is also an essential part of life. #DreamCatcher #Alyson #Tarot

2024 1123 阿翔：慈悲 Compassion

2024 1123 阿翔：慈悲 Compassion 生病後的阿翔像是被折斷了翅膀，只能在小小屋子裡橫衝飛撞，滿身傷。 阿翔覺自己很沒有用處，被拋棄是理所當然的結果。 可，他很痛，痛得不知該如何表達，可以如何訴說。 阿翔從小內向，有點小孤僻，所以沒有什麼朋友。 從平凡世界跌落到地獄幽谷，這路，走得比以往更蕭條，更孤單，更痛苦，但別無他法，掙脫不開，逃脫不了。 阿翔說不是不想積極，生病的狀況，到哪都被人嫌棄，沒有機會，又能怎麼積極。 積極是給給平平穩穩站在世界上的人。 是啊！這世界本就不公平，人的出生、際遇也不公平。我們習慣仰望，看著閃耀光芒的優秀人物，我們討厭低頭，那是把自己最脆弱的部位顯露給他人，久了，也就看不到在底層辛苦如螻蟻的人們。 我們又是用什麼立場去說別人是不夠努力還是不夠辛勤。 沒人願意這般悲苦的活著的。 聊著聊著，這樣沉重的話題讓我不敢掉以輕心，每次的回應都比平時更為謹慎和小心。 請宇宙給辛苦的你祝福，抽到的塔羅牌是【慈悲Compassion】。 願你身邊的人待你多些耐心與鼓勵，願你對他們的回應也能多些溫柔與祥和。願愛在你們之間流動，且生生不息。 2024.11.23 Ah-Hsiang: Compassion After falling ill, Ah-Hsiang seemed like a bird with broken wings, trapped in a tiny room, crashing into walls, accumulating wounds. He felt useless, believing that being abandoned was the inevitable outcome. But he was in pain—so much pain that he didn’t know how to express it or where to begin. Ah-Hsiang had been introverted and a bit reclusive since childhood, so he didn’t have many friends. Falling from an ordinary life into the depths of hell, this journey felt even bleaker, lonelier, and more agonizing than anything before. There was no other way—no escape, no release. Ah-Hsiang said it wasn’t that he didn’t want to be proactive. But in his condition, wherever he went, he was met with rejection. Without opportunities, how could he muster positivity? Proactiveness, he said, is for those who stand firmly on steady ground in the world. He’s right. This world is inherently unfair, and so are the circumstances of birth and the encounters we face. We’ve grown used to looking up, admiring the brilliance of outstanding individuals. We hate looking down because it reveals our most vulnerable side to others. Over time, we lose sight of those struggling at the bottom, toiling like ants. On what grounds do we judge others as lacking effort or diligence? No one chooses to live a life filled with such sorrow and hardship. As the conversation deepened, its heaviness made me extra cautious, responding with greater care and mindfulness than usual. May the universe bless those who endure such struggles. The Tarot card drawn for you is Compassion. May those around you treat you with patience and encouragement, and may your responses to them be filled with gentleness and peace. May love flow between you, endlessly and eternally. #DreamCatcher #Alyson #Tarot

2024 1121 佩蓉：和諧 Harmony

2024 1121 佩蓉：和諧 Harmony 我很喜歡佩蓉這個小女孩，從認識她開始，不管何時跟她對話，她的回應，她的語句和用詞，甚至文字，都是那樣輕輕得語調，帶著正向，不評論、不指責。 曾問她，下班後，她都在忙什麼呢？ 她的答案讓人大吃一驚，卻又在聽完答案後，有著了然的認知與喜悅，很想送給她祝福。 當然，我當下也馬上回應給她我內心的感動與祝福的話。 佩蓉說，她下班後，會先騎車去黃昏市場買菜，然後回家煮晚飯，等爸爸、哥哥及姊姊下班後，回到家有熱騰騰的飯菜吃，就如同媽媽還在世的時候那樣。 佩蓉的媽媽生病離開了。 記得那天她跟我說時，眼睛閃著碎光，她抬起頭，用力眨眨眼，硬是把淚水擠回去，不讓流下。 帶點哭意的微笑，她說，不能說了，不能講媽媽，她會無法忍住。 於是她說著她開始學煮飯的事情。 佩蓉在公司是短時間打工，年紀輕輕的她，為何是做這樣的決定？在那家公司短暫協助幫忙完後，她有著自己的重要規劃。 她要和雙胞胎姐姐一起創業，開早餐店，賣飯糰。 她喜歡料理，喜歡做菜給爸爸、哥哥姊姊吃，她想要多花一點時間跟家人在一起，而上班，佔據太長的清醒時間，所以決定創業。 我覺她的決定真好。 一個很棒的女孩，有自己的想法、規劃，又孝順。 因此請宇宙送給她祝福，抽到的塔羅牌是【和諧 Harmony】。 非常貼近佩蓉的個性與處事方式，不急不躁的做著應該做的工作，不管是哪位同事前來詢問事情，沒有將個人喜惡情緒放入，就是傾聽問題，協助處理或回覆。 在她年紀輕輕，又個子小小的身上，我看到了悠悠歲月慢慢地過的寧靜祥和。 佩蓉只要持續地保持自己現在的模樣，就能實現她的理想生活。 莫忘初衷。 2024/11/21 - Peirong: Harmony I really like Peirong, this young girl. Since I first met her, no matter when we have conversations, her responses, choice of words, and even her written expressions always carry a soft and gentle tone—positive, non-judgmental, and free of criticism. Once, I asked her what she usually does after work. Her answer was astonishing at first, but as I listened, it filled me with understanding and joy. I couldn’t help but want to send her blessings. Of course, I immediately shared with her the heartfelt emotions and blessings I felt at that moment. Peirong said that after work, she rides her bike to the evening market to buy groceries, then goes home to cook dinner. She ensures that when her father, brother, and sister return from work, they are greeted with a warm, home-cooked meal—just like when their mother was still alive. Peirong’s mother had passed away after an illness. I still remember the day she told me this. Her eyes sparkled with fragments of light as she tilted her head upward, blinking hard to force back tears, refusing to let them fall. With a tearful yet smiling expression, she said, “I can’t talk about it; I can’t mention Mom, or I won’t be able to hold back.” She then shifted the conversation to how she started learning to cook. Peirong works part-time at the company for a short period. Such a young girl—why did she make this choice? After completing her temporary role at the company, she has her own important plans. She and her twin sister plan to start their own business—a breakfast shop selling rice rolls. She loves cooking and enjoys making meals for her father, brother, and sister. She wants to spend more time with her family, and since work takes up too much of her waking hours, she decided to pursue entrepreneurship. I think her decision is wonderful. She’s an amazing girl with her own ideas and plans, as well as a deep sense of filial piety. So, I sent blessings to her through the universe. The Tarot card drawn for her was Harmony. It perfectly aligns with Peirong’s personality and approach to life. She does her work with calmness and patience. Regardless of which colleague approaches her with questions, she sets aside her personal emotions, listens attentively, and assists with solutions or responses. In her young age and petite frame, I see a serene tranquility that reflects the slow, steady passing of time. As long as Peirong continues to stay true to herself, she will achieve the life she envisions. Never forget your original intention. #DreamCatcher #Alyson #Tarot

2024 1119 64女士：豐收 Harvest

2024 1119 64女士：豐收 Harvest 辛苦了，64女士 ~ 宇宙送給妳的祝福是【豐收 Harvest】。 過去不得不逼自己強大，強悍的妳，現在是採收過去辛勤努力勞動成果的時候。 妳的付出，有人看見，有人視而不見，但不管如何，都不會被抹煞消失，那些辛苦的過程，點點滴滴都深刻在妳自己的心裡頭。 妳分享，妳付出，享受的人給予的回應只有當下簡單的謝謝兩個字，感覺像是妳的給予和疼惜是理所當然，所以受傷的妳對於這樣的回應，難過與傷心常在心中翻攪個不停。 妳自問，錯了嗎？給，錯了嗎？ 給，和付出，是何等高貴的行為，何況給的對象不是妳的家人，而是妳的親人。 只是，多情的人總是傻，卻又那麼地自以為是。 將對情感的需求建構在這樣有點歪扭的架構下，當對方沒能同等回應情感時，就覺被利用，被辜負，好受傷，好難過，好傷心。 付出，是妳當時心甘情願的，不是嗎？ 給予，是妳當時心思所盼的，不是嗎？ 他們，沒討，沒要，沒求，一切都是妳的主動。 是把愛想得太過功利了。 是心中匱乏到竟然要利用給予的恩，換來日常的愛。 是的，我確實是這樣認為的。 當我們聊到這裡時，我也審視著我自己，我是否也捲進這樣的漩渦中而不自知，而感到傷心，難過？ 跟妳聊天，原本是妳感到苦悶想找人說說話，沒想到，跟妳對話觸動到我的心裡，甚至讓我自己反思著一些情況。 當然與妳聊天的結尾，我給予妳祝福和鼓勵，沒讓妳知道的是，那些話我也是在寫給自己的。 謝謝自己。辛苦了。 妳的付出，妳的給予是美麗的，當下的歡喜與喜樂，就是最好的回應和回饋。 若心意，帶著算計，這不是心意，這是企圖，是謀取。 當初的給予就是那樣的單純，唯有這樣純粹的美好，值得放在我們的心裡。 善與好的流動，有時回到身邊的，不是以具體的形式回來，也不是曾享有妳的疼愛的人的回應，有時，老天會派不同的人來到妳身邊，也許是偶然的驚喜，也許是化險為夷的安康，也許是平安與健康。 妳所曾付出的，老天都會讓那樣的善回到妳身邊。 老天，必不虧待每個真心誠意的。 而妳和我，其實，都一直享受著豐收而不自知。 願你我都能更懂得明白且接收到善與美的回應。 November 19, 2024 Ms. 64: Harvest Dear Ms. 64, You’ve worked hard, and the universe is sending you its blessing: Harvest. In the past, you were forced to become strong, even tough. Now, it’s time for you to reap the rewards of your tireless efforts. Your contributions may have been noticed by some and overlooked by others, but no matter what, they cannot be erased. Every moment of your hard work is etched deeply in your heart. You give, you share, and the only response you often receive is a simple “thank you.” It feels as though your care and generosity are taken for granted. This lack of appreciation stirs a constant wave of sadness and hurt within you. You ask yourself, “Was it wrong to give? Was it wrong to care?” To give, to contribute, is such a noble act, especially when it’s not directed toward your immediate family but your loved ones. Yet, those who are deeply emotional can sometimes be naïve and overly self-assured. When we build our emotional expectations on fragile foundations, the absence of reciprocation leaves us feeling used, betrayed, deeply hurt, and heartbroken. But wasn’t your giving voluntary at the time? Wasn’t your offering driven by heartfelt intent? They didn’t demand, ask, or beg—it was all your initiative. Perhaps you’ve turned love into something transactional. Perhaps the void in your heart led you to use giving as a way to secure love. Yes, that’s exactly what I believe. As we discuss this, I reflect on myself: Have I also unknowingly fallen into this whirlpool of emotions, feeling hurt and sorrowful? Talking with you began as your need to vent, to find someone to talk to. But during our conversation, your words touched my heart and even made me reflect on my own situations. At the end of our talk, I gave you my blessings and encouragement. What I didn’t tell you is that those words were also meant for myself. Thank you, dear self. You’ve worked hard. Your giving and generosity are beautiful. The joy and happiness of the moment are the best forms of feedback and gratitude. If our intentions are laced with calculation, they cease to be intentions—they become schemes and strategies. The purity of your original offering was what made it beautiful. Only such pure beauty deserves a place in our hearts. The flow of goodness doesn’t always return in obvious forms. Sometimes, it doesn’t come from those who benefited from your love. Instead, heaven may send someone new into your life, perhaps as a pleasant surprise, a safeguard from harm, or blessings of peace and health. The goodness you have given will always find its way back to you. Heaven never shortchanges the sincere and kind-hearted. Both you and I have actually been enjoying the harvest all along without realizing it. May we both come to better understand and embrace the responses of goodness and beauty. #DreamCatcher #Alyson #Tarot

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料理短片可看: YT 或IG喔❤️ 貝兒常常提倡多花點時間在美好的料理上，趁空檔時間一次做多起來，未來會帶來輕鬆省時的美好料理！辣豆醬就是一個分裝好隨時可從冷凍拿出的廚房救星啦！ 跟豬肉超搭的蘋果加入辣豆醬讓味道更溫和，還能中和排骨的膩，小火慢燉到 #骨肉分離 的慢燉豬肉真的太好吃了！用叉子叉開的瞬間口水都滴到鍋裡了！ 夾三明治、漢堡、配飯拌麵都好適合！ 🍽️手撕辣醬豬肉漢堡 —————— 📣 📜材料： 漢堡包 1個 豬排骨 300g 辣豆醬 300g 蘋果 1顆 煙燻烤肉醬 1.5大匙 鹽 1/2茶匙 洋蔥絲 起司片 做法： 1. 蘋果加2～3大匙涼開水打成泥。洋蔥切絲、菇類切片。 2. 洋蔥絲直接放入鍋裡炒，不用加油炒道出水加入菇類拌炒，炒到洋蔥變黃色加入奶油炒到變褐色再調味。 3. 排骨放入鍋中加入1匙油煎一下，加入辣豆醬、蘋果泥蓋上鍋蓋用中小火慢燉約45分鐘，把豬肉用岔子剝絲。 4. 麵包抹奶油烤酥，再跟起司片、焦糖洋蔥、手撕豬肉、洋蔥絲組合就可以開吃囉！ 👉 🍽️墨西哥辣豆醬 罐頭紅腰豆、絞肉、洋蔥、蒜頭、番茄罐頭、小茴香、奧立岡、黑胡椒、紅椒粉 *篇幅有限改天分享喔！ -------------English below---------------- #PulledPorkStewBurger #PulledPork #ChiliConCarne Spend some time for prepare good food is a good tip for saving time! It will bring you so much nice feedback in future, chili con carne is one of them, separate pack in frozen and you can use them anytime! Apple sauce is also match pork perfectly, and it can balance chili con carne and greasy from pork, simmer until #bonemeatseparatin is just so GOOD! Easily tear apart by folks and so good for sandwich, burger or rice even pasta! Ingredients: Burger bun 1 Pork ribs 300g Chili con carne 300g Apple 1 Smoked BBQ sauce 1.5tsp Salt 1/2tbsp Shredded onions Cheese slice Method: 1. Add 2~3tsp water into food processor with apple, make into puree. Shred onion and mushrooms, 2. Fry onions until it get soft and add mushrooms, keep stirring until onions get brown then add butter, cook till all brown and then seasoning, 3. Fry pork in pan with 1tsp oil, then add chili con carne and apple puree, put lid on and simmer for 45min. then use pork to pull them into shred. 5. Butter bread and grill it, combine with cheese, caramelized onions and mushrooms and pulled pork stew then serve warm. 👉 🍽️chili con carne Canned red kidney beans, minced pork, onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, cumin, oregano, black pepper, paprika. #BKCooking瞇瞇眼吃飯 #lifeintaiwan #foodiesinternationalchat #popyummy #internationalcuisinefamily #teamhappyfoodies #forkyeahfoodies #foodadmirersoftheworld #yahoo美食獵人 #eatwithfoodiez #goldentastyfoodie #foodexplorertribe #辣醬 #療癒美食 #comfortfood #小資族料理 #快速料理 #懶人料理 #深夜食堂

2024 1118 28女孩：欣喜者 Rejoicer

2024 1118 28女孩：欣喜者 Rejoicer 28女孩 跟家人吵架，心情非常不好。 妳說，妳道歉的呀，可對方就是不接受。 妳說，長輩跟妳說，即使是兄弟姊妹，長大了，各自發展，各自在不同的地方生活，感情也就隨著距離淡了。而妳不想要這樣的事情發生。 這要怎麼說呢？ 不僅是長大才明白，在孩童時期我們就都經歷過，不是心中所想的事情一定會實現，不是心裡所渴望的事情就會成真，甚至不是想要的東西就一定會擁有和實現滿足的喜悅。 感情，更是最不可捉模了。 沒有獲得過，沒有實現過，很難過。 獲得過，實現過，卻又失去了，這個會造成更難過的心情。 可至少曾經擁有過，最後我們總是不得不這樣安慰自己。 就因為這樣，我提了老生常談的話語 ~ 珍惜。尤其是現在。 妳說，妳很擔憂以後。 我跟妳說，以後，會如何，真的不知道，現在擔憂，太早，不是說到以後的時候，就一切都很美好，而是現在的情況都讓人心力交瘁了，哪有辦法顧及到以後。 何況，妳會成長，別人會改變。 所謂的以後，可想像，但不一定會成真。 現在就煩惱以後，心太累。 請求宇宙給予28女孩 ~你，祝福。 抽到的塔羅牌是【欣喜者 Rejoicer】。 看來，跟吵架的家人，和好了。 兩個女孩在沙發上，靠在一起嘰嘰喳喳的，吵得很。 她推妳一下，妳故意擠一下她，兩個女孩此時放鬆、自在又開心的笑容，很美。 這樣棒的情景，這樣好的心情，就好好享受，不須在此時，也不需常煩憂以後。 為了未知而煩惱，如同打拳在棉花上，無力又沒勁。 為妳開心！ 和好了，又是笑嘻嘻的生活了。 2024/11/18 28 Girl: Rejoicer 28 Girl You had a fight with your family and feel very upset. You said you apologized, but the other side just wouldn’t accept it. You said an elder once told you, “Even siblings, as they grow up, develop their own paths, live in different places, and the bond fades with distance.” But you don’t want this to happen. How should I put this? It’s not just something we come to understand as adults; we’ve experienced it as children too. Not everything we imagine will come true. Not everything we yearn for in our hearts will materialize. And not everything we desire will be ours to enjoy. Relationships, in particular, are the most elusive. When you’ve never had it or achieved it, it feels painful. When you’ve had it, achieved it, but lost it again, it feels even worse. At least we once had it—that’s how we always end up consoling ourselves. Because of this, I brought up the old cliché: cherish it, especially now. You said you’re very worried about the future. I told you, as for the future, no one really knows how it will unfold. Worrying about it now is premature. This doesn’t mean that everything will be wonderful in the future; it’s just that the present already leaves us drained, with no energy to think about the future. Besides, you will grow, and others will change. The so-called “future” is something you can imagine, but it may not necessarily come true. Worrying about the future now only exhausts the heart. I pray for the universe to bless 28 Girl—you. The Tarot card drawn is Rejoicer. It seems you’ve reconciled with the family member you fought with. Two girls sit on a couch, leaning on each other and chattering away noisily. She nudges you; you playfully nudge her back. At this moment, the two girls share relaxed, carefree, and joyful smiles. It’s beautiful. This wonderful scene, this happy feeling—just savor it. There’s no need to dwell on the future at this moment, nor to frequently worry about it. Worrying about the unknown is like punching a pillow—weak and pointless. I’m happy for you! You’ve made up, and life is filled with smiles again. #DreamCatcher #Alyson #Tarot

2024 1114 賣菜老伯伯：慈悲 Compassion

2024 1114 賣菜老伯伯：慈悲 Compassion 在擁擠的人群中，他像一棵大樹，立在那兒，不管旁邊的攤販如何吆喝叫賣著，他就是靜靜地等待。 在傳統市場裡，人們有著共同的行進動線的默契，當然，也有混亂的時候，但，大多數我們總是習慣從入口的右邊開始，一攤攤的逛，然後走到自己覺得可以回頭的點時，再往回走，再逛起另一邊的攤位。 這傳統市場是我這兩年採買食材的地方。 一開始覺好大，現在依然，沒有一次有全程走完，逛完的。 傳統市場就是如此，多去幾次，嘗試購買不同攤位後，自己喜歡的、習慣的攤位差不多也就拿捏準了，後來的採買就是抓緊一個原則，快，狠、準，從入口開始直接衝去目的攤位，盯上，拿起，付錢，轉身，離開，沒多停留的。 可從前兩個月，注意到了這位賣菜的伯伯，第一次看到，沒跟他買，可能我去的時間太晚了，他賣菜板車上剩下的菜，乾乾扁扁的，感覺不能再放。 可，我買菜挑選的需求是可以再放幾天的，一次吃不完那樣多的呀。 再來注意到老伯伯是在颱風後的採買。 每攤的青菜價格都高得嚇壞人，可每個老闆都說，颱風後，有青菜可以採買已是難得，物稀價當然貴。 我忍痛拿出荷包的紙鈔，買了一小把青菜，這確定是有益身體健康，怎我覺買這把青菜，我的心臟好痛。 這樣一小把的葉菜不夠我未來幾天的人體需求，突然之間聽到老伯伯說，一籃菜50元，不論是哪一種菜。 天呀！ 我問伯伯，您這樣有賺嗎？ 他的聲音輕輕的，有點沙啞，說，沒有。颱風剛過，大家都辛苦了，他有去大盤批菜，就出來賣。大家吃新鮮，吃的開心，這次沒有賺，沒有關係。 老伯伯的菜，比一般菜攤的菜看起來老，長比較大，大部分的人買菜喜歡挑嫩一點的。 我覺老伯伯的心意，讓人感動，我挑了兩盆。 伯伯幫我將菜裝進袋子裡的同時，有其他人靠近了。 結果，我開始幫老伯伯推銷他的菜。 伯伯聽到後對我微微笑。 沒多久，伯伯的菜賣掉了九成。 不是我很會叫賣，實在是老伯伯賣的價錢便宜。 回來後，我趁新鮮川燙了其中一種菜，青江菜。 看起來個頭大，可口感不粗糙，菜的纖維沒有想像中的老，不會不好咀嚼，是很可以的。 於是，這次，我特地去找老伯伯買菜。 一樣的身影，一樣的裝扮，一樣的板車，一樣一籃籃的菜，然後，一樣的寧靜。 結果，一樣，忍不住在其他客人靠近時，幫老伯伯叫賣。 沒想到，這時有位歐巴桑，推擠著老伯伯說，老伯伯擋住她的客人了？！ 伯伯的面前是我，我回頭看，沒有人站在我後面啊。 這位歐巴桑說的客人，是？？？ 伯伯也沒跟歐巴桑理論。 歐巴桑動手把伯伯的板車往旁邊挪動，又往前推，我趕緊跳到旁邊，免得撞到。 然後歐巴桑推著她的板車經過我時，叨唸著，她一直走來走去，轉來轉去，就是轉不到她的客人前面去。 我自己翻譯成，她一直走來走去，轉來轉去，但都沒有客人上前去。 看了歐巴桑賣的東西，我也只能說抱歉，無法跟她購買呀。 她賣的是痠痛藥膏，這不是我的菜呀。 回家後，老伯伯的身影一直盤繞在腦海裡。 想請宇宙送給老伯伯祝福 ~ 願他安康，願他祥和，願他福氣，願他無生無量。 宇宙送給老伯伯的塔羅牌祝福是【慈悲 Compassion】。 哇！有沒有覺得宇宙、高我、能量、磁場以及塔羅很奇妙。 在總共88張的塔羅牌裡，抽到的牌卡就是如此呼應著老伯伯的調性。 宇宙覺老伯伯的慈悲與祥和是讓人景仰與推崇的。 在世為人，慈悲為懷，虛懷若谷，體諒諒解，寬容包容，這是溫暖的力量，是慈悲祥和的力量，是愛的力量。 November 14, 2024 – The Vegetable Vendor: Compassion Amid the crowded marketplace, he stands like a large tree, rooted in place, quietly waiting while other vendors shout and call to attract customers. In the traditional market, there's an unspoken understanding of the flow of foot traffic, though it can be chaotic at times. Most people start from the right side of the entrance, browsing from stall to stall until they reach a point they consider a turning-back spot, then retrace their steps to explore the stalls on the other side. This market has been my go-to spot for grocery shopping over the past two years. Initially, it felt overwhelmingly large, and even now, I have yet to walk through it in its entirety in a single visit. That's the nature of traditional markets; with each visit, I experiment with different vendors, gradually narrowing down my favorites. Eventually, I adopted a routine: entering, heading directly to the targeted stalls, picking up items, paying, and leaving—no lingering. Two months ago, though, I noticed an elderly vegetable vendor. The first time I saw him, I didn’t buy anything; I was probably too late, and the vegetables left on his cart were somewhat wilted, seemingly unable to last much longer. I prefer produce that I can store for a few days, enough to be used gradually. The next time I noticed him was after a typhoon. Vegetable prices had skyrocketed across all stalls, and vendors explained that post-typhoon greens were scarce and therefore expensive. I reluctantly handed over my cash for a small bundle, painfully aware of the cost for the sake of health. That small bundle wasn’t nearly enough for my needs over the coming days. Then, I overheard the elderly vendor say, “One basket of vegetables, 50 dollars, any kind you want.” I was taken aback! I asked him, "Are you making any profit this way?" With a soft, slightly hoarse voice, he replied, “No. It’s right after the typhoon; everyone’s going through tough times. I managed to get some greens at wholesale, so I brought them out for people to enjoy fresh and happy meals. I won’t make a profit this time, and that’s okay.” His vegetables were more mature and larger than what most shoppers would typically pick, as many prefer tender greens. But I was moved by his kindness and sincerity and chose two baskets. While he packed the vegetables for me, others began approaching his stall. I found myself helping to promote his vegetables. Hearing my efforts, he gave me a gentle smile. Soon, 90% of his vegetables were sold—not because I’m good at marketing but because his prices were simply reasonable. When I got home, I blanched one of the greens—bok choy. Although large, it was surprisingly tender and easy to chew. So, this time, I specifically went back to find the elderly vendor. There he was, with the same demeanor, same attire, same cart, and same quiet presence. Once again, I couldn’t help but encourage other customers to buy from him. Unexpectedly, a middle-aged woman suddenly shoved him, complaining that he was blocking her customers. I was standing in front of him and looked back—there was no one behind me. So, who exactly were her “customers”? Without arguing, the vendor allowed her to push his cart aside. I quickly stepped aside, avoiding a collision as she maneuvered her own cart past me, muttering about how she couldn’t manage to position herself in front of her customers. I interpreted her mutterings as her frustration with not attracting customers. I looked at her goods, which turned out to be pain-relief ointment—definitely not something on my shopping list. Back home, the elderly vendor’s figure lingered in my mind. I silently sent a blessing to him, hoping the universe would grant him health, harmony, fortune, and boundless peace. The Tarot card blessing from the universe for the vendor is Compassion. Isn’t it marvelous how the universe, our higher selves, energy, the magnetic field, and Tarot align in such a magical way? Out of 88 cards, the one drawn resonated perfectly with his spirit. The universe acknowledges the vendor’s compassion and serenity as qualities to be admired. In this world, living with compassion, embracing humility, and showing understanding and tolerance for others embody a warm power—a power of compassionate serenity, the power of love. #DreamCatcher #Alyson #Tarot

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