confusing reading (about helping a favourite person)

[post-snow]

hi all,
i have been using the oracle often and sometomes feel like i understand its advice and found it lovely. however i am not understanding this one:
10.1.2.4.5 to 23.
i have asked about how i can help a person whom i work on some creative projects and is also a friend - they just caught covid and are not feeling very well (it does not seem life threatening now but who knows). they have been wonderful towards me when i had surgery and i like them.
i am not sure how to interpret the reading. only thing that seems like an answer is "
A noble one differentiates above and below,
And makes a place for the people's aspiration.'"
which i understand as something that says i could try to make space for them to fulfill their career dreams ie be helpful supporting them in this (we are in touch regarding plans for the next installment and the seem o enjoy the challenging nature of the project and talking about it). am not sure i understand it right. i really wanna help. what can i do?

 

[moss elk]

First identify the tiger in the situation.
Hint: Covid is quite dangerous.

Then, Work your way from there.

In 23, the one above gives to the one below. (Charity can apply here)

 

[redoleander]

Others will probably have more to say than I do but at first glance it looks like you need to help them carefully. Maybe this is about them being contagious and needing to be careful of that? Or needing to be responsive as you go along. So starting with a straighforward offer to help (line 1) and not being too overbearing, like insisting on helping even if the "help" won't be helpful in the moment (line 2), and then 4 and 5 are of course about actually managing some kind of danger. I wonder if they will have a long recovery, but obviously I don't want to assume that and genuinely am not sure the casting says that.

I think the main take-aways are with directness, care, and awareness that things are very sensitive.

Oh, maybe it's about doing errands for them out in the world. When I read this I think of practical tasks and completing them (like maybe taking something off their hands entirely), and perhaps offering yourself as someone to contact when things get especially tough or unmanageable, to let them know you're genuinely available.

 

[post-snow]

thanks, this is so very helpful. they have said before i'the appreciate i ams ensitive to their needs and i think they are very afraid of the possible outcome. i especially like "responsive as you go along" and not force anything on them. thank you!

 

[post-snow]

First identify the tiger in the situation.
Hint: Covid is quite dangerous.

Then, Work your way from there.

In 23, the one above gives to the one below. (Charity can apply here)

thank you for your reply, i will think about this!

 

[redoleander]

thanks, this is so very helpful. they have said before i'the appreciate i ams ensitive to their needs and i think they are very afraid of the possible outcome. i especially like "responsive as you go along" and not force anything on them. thank you!

I'm glad it's helpful! Be mindful of your own safety too. I am high-risk so I've been masking in certain settings for years; assume they can be contagious for even up to two weeks (seems wild, I know, but I know someone who got sick visiting a friend with COVID two weeks after they got sick) so if you're actually ever visiting your friend, you can wear an N95 or elastomeric respirator and have them do the same. Both people wearing good masks makes a huge difference! (Just thinking of the tiger haha)

 

[post-snow]

I'm glad it's helpful! Be mindful of your own safety too. I am high-risk so I've been masking in certain settings for years; assume they can be contagious for even up to two weeks (seems wild, I know, but I know someone who got sick visiting a friend with COVID two weeks after they got sick) so if you're actually ever visiting your friend, you can wear an N95 or elastomeric respirator and have them do the same. Both people wearing good masks makes a huge difference! (Just thinking of the tiger haha)

you are right - i do not plan to see them in person before they get a negative test. (only if it was necessary but i dont think it is or will be. i am wearing N95/FFP pretty much all the time, i had cancerm have diabetes etc, so high risk too)

we are both living in a city where there is enought things like food delivery, shopping etc etc so they can order what they want for dinner, have groceries delivered etc., regerding our creative project i took care of some postponement which will be actually good in the end, asked them how they were via text (they reponded quickly and i hope to speak on the phone soon - i will be very careful not to be overbearing. i have stated i am available pretty much all the time and can support as needed. i will see what will be a good style of communication. i have gotten some favourite sweets and will send them with a book in the following days when the situation seems good for it. i really hope it will not be fatal.)

 

[redoleander]

It sounds like you’re fulfilling your wish of being a good friend. So, that’s a really great start. COVID is so nerve-wracking — I wish your friend a swift recovery! And great that you already have good masking etc.

 

[rosada]

10 has such a feeling of energy to it and then 23 feels like exhaustion. Maybe a tip that what your friend needs is complete rest.

 

[my_key]

I have asked about how I can help a person whom I work on some creative projects and is also a friend

10.1.2.4.5 to 23.

Hex 10 talks of being drawn into an action and making your way forward carefully. You have something to give here, however you have to tread carefully. Your path can lead you to embracing a new perspective (23) especially if you can show the compassion you have without getting carried away by your old ways of doing things. Self care is important here for you.

10.1 - Engage with your friend in ways that feel comfortable for you. Ways you feel safe.
10.2 - Don't over extend your self or your commitments. Remember that if you become too embroiled in this venture it will not serve you well.
10.4 - Remember to always put yourself first then all the rest will just drop into place.
10.5 - You may be challenged as you go forward to do things that do not fit right with you. Be decisive and strong and speak up strongly for what is the type of support you can and cannot give.

... or it may mean nothing like this for you.

Good Luck

 

[post-snow]

Hex 10 talks of being drawn into an action and making your way forward carefully. You have something to give here, however you have to tread carefully. Your path can lead you to embracing a new perspective (23) especially if you can show the compassion you have without getting carried away by your old ways of doing things. Self care is important here for you.

10.1 - Engage with your friend in ways that feel comfortable for you. Ways you feel safe.
10.2 - Don't over extend your self or your commitments. Remember that if you become too embroiled in this venture it will not serve you well.
10.4 - Remember to always put yourself first then all the rest will just drop into place.
10.5 - You may be challenged as you go forward to do things that do not fit right with you. Be decisive and strong and speak up strongly for what is the type of support you can and cannot give.

... or it may mean nothing like this for you.

Good Luck

thanks! i think all worked out well. not much was asked of me, i think the best support were phone calls about random things that made both parties laugh, so in retsospect i think my role was to help them get into a better mood (things like food etc were taken care for by their sibling). n the end it was fun for me, too

 

[redoleander]

Is this reading about the same person in your other inquiry? It would make sense if it is is the only reason I ask.