The Hermit & Nine of Wands
These didn’t show up in the reading face up. They jumped out, facing down. The cards themselves have that vibe of solemnity and quiet. I forget now if they showed up before or after I got the text from one of my clients who said “We’ve got a problem”.
It irks me when people do that without explaining any context. How bad is bad? Is someone sick? Has someone died? Tell the person you want to message or inform that there is a problem, what kind of problem it is. Describe it a little. Don’t just text that. Best practice to break bad news?
Be direct. Be specific, but if the topic is sensitive, you may explain that need for sensitivity and that a more personal form of communication may be needed. Be mindful of your co-worker’s time so let them know how much of their time you’ll need. If it’s urgent, mention the action required. Here are some options for a script:
A: “Hey, we’ve run into an operational issue. Best to explain on the phone. When are you free for a chat? I’ll need 15 mins of your time tops.”
B: “Hey, there’s a big operational issue we’ve run into. Please pause all communications. Need 15 minutes on phone to keep you up to speed.”
The Hermit reminds me to introspect and retreat. I’ve been feeling that. I mentioned that I was doing what I loved all weekend. I was catching up on The Bear whilst crafting my Halloween costume. I’ve also been trying to be more disciplined about reading, journaling and introspecting. I wanted to be a little bit more socially disconnected these last few weeks. I’ve been full on otherwise. The 9 of Wands is also asking me to have faith. I’m resilient, I’ve come a long way and we’re almost at the end of the cycle of hardship.