Helpful People

Just when I am about to descend into the "Slough of Despond," from hearing the media reports that our Country's new philosophy is "everyone for themselves," something happens to restore my faith in the essential goodness of humanity and the balance of the Universe.  I was out on a step-stool this morning pruning a tree that was beginning to overhang the street when a neighbor that I'd never met rode by on his bike.  He stopped and offered to bring over his electric chain saw and prune the tree for me.  I gratefully accepted and when the yard was filled with branches he offered to get his pick up truck, help load up the branches and drive me to the dump, which he did. I must admit that I find it very difficult to accept help from family let alone a stranger.  It is easier for me to give than to receive.However, that does not promote balance. Giving without ever receiving depletes energy until there is nothing left to give.  Besides one of the best gifts that you can give someone is to allow them to offer their talents and goods for the betterment of another.  Accepting help graciously is necessary to balance the energy of the Universe.

If you want to bring helpful people into your life, Feng Shui offers methods to activate the Helpful People Energy in your space.  The location of Helpful People Energy is in the near right area of your space. To activate this area place a table for setting down mail, keys or packages, any hospitable furniture such as a coat rack, a place to sit down, or a coat closet is also suitable for this area.  Art work could be of spiritual guides, angels, or affirmations.  Pictures of mentors, teachers or in your office clients or customers.  Telephones, address books . round bowls, metal objects or tokens of gratitude received from those you have helped. Once you have activated the Helpful People Area expect helpful people to enter your life.  The help of others multiplies the good we can do and we must be prepared to be helpful and compassionate to others.Giving and receiving help balances the energies of the Universe.

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