FAQ

F A Q

Before You Begin

This work speaks to those who sense that meaning itself can be healing.

If you are curious about how this space differs from coaching or therapy, these notes may help you understand its nature.

I. Understanding the Nature of This Work

Is this a medical, therapeutic, or psychological service?

No — and that’s what makes it special.

It is not a substitute for medical treatment, therapy, or crisis support.

This work is symbolic and interpretive by nature. It’s designed to help you see meaning, pattern, and resonance within your own questions — to open deeper reflection, imagination, and clarity.

If you ever face a medical or psychological concern, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional. My work is meant to complement, not replace, the care offered in those settings — by helping you explore the inner language of your experience.

Then what kind of guidance do you actually offer?

Think of it as a mirror of meaning — a written, symbolic response crafted uniquely for your question.

It’s not diagnostic or clinical, but reflective, creative, and philosophical — rooted in the art of discernment, interpretation, and poetic clarity.

It’s for those who wish to explore life questions, transitions, or emotional landscapes through a more intuitive, intellectual, and soul-oriented lens.

Do you use your background in Traditional Chinese Medicine or Sinology here?

Yes — but in a different way.

While I’ve studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and related fields, this space does not offer clinical or licensed healthcare services.

Instead, I draw on those traditions symbolically — as a source of wisdom, pattern recognition, and philosophy — not as diagnosis or treatment.

This allows the conversation to move freely between body, psyche, and culture, without being confined to a clinical framework.

So how should I approach this work?

Come as you are — with openness, curiosity, and a wish to see your life through a new lens.

This is a space for education, reflection, and creative consultation, not therapy or treatment.

It’s a conversation between meaning and mystery — between your lived experience and the symbols that quietly shape it.

In short:

This space is not medical or therapeutic — it is meaningful.

It is not diagnostic — it is interpretive.

It does not promise healing — it invites insight.

If that resonates with you, you’re already in the right place.

❖ What This Work Is (and Isn’t)

Is this legal, financial, or professional advice?

No — and it’s better that way.

This work is not about giving you ready-made answers or professional directives.

It’s about seeing your own situation more clearly, through reflection and symbolic understanding.

If you need legal, financial, or medical advice, please reach out to qualified professionals in those fields.

Here, the focus is on meaning, discernment, and emotional clarity — the inner dimension of decision-making, not the external one.

Is this a form of fortune-telling, psychic reading, or energy work?

No — and this is where the beauty lies.

This space is not for predictions, clairvoyance, or any form of magical intervention.

I don’t tell you what will happen, what must happen, or what should happen.

Instead, I offer something more subtle and enduring:

a poetic reflection that helps your own symbolic meaning surface — through language, imagery, tone, and metaphor.

This is not about control over fate, but communion with meaning.

It’s for those who wish to understand, not to predict;

to feel resonance, not reassurance;

to meet life as a living mystery, not a solved riddle.

So what should I expect instead?

Expect a contemplative encounter — a written mirror that speaks to your question in an imaginal, reflective way.

There are no spells, rituals, or prophecies here.

There is presence, language, and insight — gently helping you hear the voice of your own experience.

In short:

This space is not about superstition — it is about symbolic intelligence.

It is not psychic — it is poetic.

It is not predictive — it is reflective.

If you are drawn to explore the why beneath events rather than what will happen next,

you are exactly where you’re meant to be.

Readiness, Reflection, and Responsibility

Is this service suitable for emotional crisis or urgent dilemmas?

No — this space moves at a different rhythm.

It is slow, contemplative, and symbolic — designed for reflection, not crisis resolution.

If you are currently in acute distress or need immediate emotional support, please reach out to a trusted friend, counselor, or professional helpline.

This work is meant for those who can pause, listen, and reflect — not for those seeking quick answers or immediate relief.

It is a mirror, not a prescription; a ritual, not a rescue.

Who is this work for?

For those who feel ready — grounded, open, and curious.

For those who can sit with complexity without rushing toward a conclusion.

For those who sense that discomfort can sometimes be the doorway to truth.

By submitting a request, you affirm that you are emotionally steady and able to engage reflectively.

You understand that this process may stir deep emotions, subtle realizations, or existential unease — all part of the symbolic unfolding.

Will this service “solve” my problem or tell me what to do?

Not directly — and that’s what makes it powerful.

This is not about instruction, but illumination.

It may not hand you a clear solution, but it will help you see your situation from a deeper, more symbolic angle.

Every response is a poetic mirror — an invitation to meaning, not a mandate for action.

How you interpret it, integrate it, and live with it is entirely your responsibility.

What if the reflection feels unsettling?

Then it’s working in the right register.

This work may sometimes evoke sadness, uncertainty, or tenderness — not to harm, but to awaken.

Emotional unease is not injury here; it’s part of the inner movement of understanding.

This is not a space for guaranteed reassurance, validation, or “feel-good” messages.

It’s a space for truth in its symbolic texture, which may include both light and shadow.

Do I need to be emotionally resilient to engage?

Yes — this offering assumes a basic level of emotional maturity and self-responsibility.

If abstract ideas, poetic ambiguity, or non-linear insight easily unsettle you, this may not be the right fit at this time.

This is a sanctuary for those who can hold paradox — for those who understand that not knowing can be sacred.

Does this offer healing?

Not in the clinical sense — but possibly in the symbolic one.

It does not promise resolution or relief. It may even leave you stirred, softened, or momentarily disoriented.

That is not harm; it is part of the process of seeing more deeply.

Healing here is not given — it is found within your own reflection.

I do not offer rescue; I offer resonance.

And. Sometimes, comfort or clarity may arrive — gently, in their own time.

They’re not promised or produced by design; they simply arise as a natural echo of your own readiness and reflection.

In essence:

This space is not therapy — it is thoughtful ritual.

Not about comfort — but about contact with what’s real.

Not for answers — but for awakening.

If you seek to understand, to feel, to perceive — not to escape or to fix —

you are ready for this kind of work.

Who is this consultation for?

This space is for those who feel that meaning itself has texture — who sense that beneath ordinary life, there runs a quiet current of symbols, patterns, and echoes asking to be understood.

It’s for you if you:

– are introspective, emotionally mature, and curious about your own depth

– find yourself thinking in images, metaphors, or patterns rather than linear logic

– are drawn to philosophy, art, psychology, or cultural reflection as mirrors for self-understanding

– have outgrown surface-level “self-help” and seek something subtler

— slower, more poetic, more alive

– are not seeking to be fixed, but to see more clearly

You may be navigating transition, tension, or quiet disorientation.

You may have been through therapy, coaching, or spiritual work — and now wish to explore meaning beyond solution.

If you resonate with words like reflection, resonance, pattern, myth, image, language, and truth, you will feel at home here.

This consultation is a sanctuary for those who value clarity without control, feeling without performance, and understanding without instruction.

Who is this consultation not for?

This space may not be suitable if you:

– are in emotional crisis, psychological distress, or need urgent support

– seek direct advice, motivation, or guaranteed clarity

– prefer practical step-by-step coaching, therapy, or energy work

– wish for fortune-telling, psychic readings, or supernatural direction

– are uncomfortable with abstraction, ambiguity, or poetic tone

– feel uneasy sitting with uncertainty or emotional depth

This is not a space for fixing, rescuing, or predicting.

It is for those ready to engage with symbolic meaning as an art form, where reflection replaces reaction.

If you are searching for reassurance, this work may feel unsettling.

If you are searching for understanding, it may feel like coming home.

How do I know if I’m ready?

If, as you read these words, something inside you softens — not because you feel safe, but because you feel seen —

     then you are ready.

You do not need to be perfect, healed, or certain.

You only need to be willing to listen — to your own question, to your own silence, to what life is trying to say through you.

If you can meet the unknown with patience, reverence, and curiosity,

      you are exactly where you are meant to be.

If these words resonate — if you feel a quiet yes in your chest —

      then you are already within the kind of space this work offers.

II. Ordering Procedure

How the Process Works

Every collaboration begins with a question — not with a form.

This is an intentional space, designed for reflection, curiosity, and resonance.

Below is how we move, step by step.

  1. Get in Touch — The Beginning of Conversation

You don’t need to “apply” right away.

Simply reach out — through my website, email, or social media — and share what draws you here.

Ask questions. Explore whether this kind of work speaks to you.

This first step is non-binding, open, and honest — a space for us to sense alignment before anything formal begins.

  1. Clarifying Fit — Mutual Understanding

In our initial exchange, you may ask about the process, timeline, or contribution (fee).

If something doesn’t feel right — whether the timing, the format, or the fee — you are completely free to step back.

I value clarity more than persuasion.

Only when both of us feel that the exchange is meaningful do we proceed.

  1. Order Form — The Formal Beginning

When you are ready, you’ll receive a simple Order Form (currently hosted via Google Form). The form includes your basic information, your written question, and a few brief acknowledgments — simple checkboxes that confirm we share the same clarity about the process, payment, and confidentiality.

This form is not bureaucracy — it’s a symbolic entry point.

It marks the moment our conversation becomes a shared commitment.

  1. Confirmation Email — Agreement & Payment Instructions

After reviewing your form, I’ll send a confirmation email.

This message includes:

  • The agreed fee (quoted in USD. Payments in other currencies are subject to prior written agreement.)
  • Payment details and clear instructions
  • Estimated delivery time for your written response

This is your final opportunity to review everything.

If it feels aligned, we move forward. If not, you may pause — no obligation.

  1. Payment — The Exchange of Trust

Once you complete the payment, your order becomes active.

I begin work only after the full payment has been received and cleared.

This ensures our process remains clean, intentional, and energetically grounded.

If payment isn’t completed within ten (10) days of confirmation, the order is considered withdrawn — simply meaning that the space is released for others.

  1. Delivery — The Written Response

After receiving your question and payment, I’ll craft your written response within three to five (3–5) business days.

Each response is created individually — there is no template, only attentive presence.

In the rare case of unexpected delays (for example, personal emergency or technical disruption), I’ll communicate transparently and adjust the timeline with care.

Why the Process Is Designed This Way

Because true consultation is not an instant purchase — it is an intentional correspondence.

Each step protects both sides:

     your clarity, my focus, and the integrity of the work itself.

It ensures that every engagement arises from resonance — not impulse.

III. How Payment Works

When does the process truly begin?

The process begins quietly — the moment your question or request reaches me.

From that instant, time is devoted to reflection, energetic preparation, and the first threads of guidance.

Because each consultation is handcrafted and deeply personal, all payments become final once this process has begun.

Please take your time to read everything carefully and be sure you feel ready before making payment.

How do I make a payment safely?

You’ll receive an official invoice containing the correct payment details.

Currently, payments are accepted through:

  • Wise
  • Direct Bank Transfer

Please transfer only to the exact account listed on your invoice — it’s the only verified channel.

Include the unique payment reference shown on your invoice so your payment can be properly matched.

Once funds are fully cleared in my account, I’ll personally confirm your booking and begin your consultation.

(If you’re sending an international transfer, please allow time for your bank or Wise to process — this varies by country and is outside anyone’s control.)

Note:

If you’re new to Wise or unfamiliar with international bank transfers, you are warmly encouraged to contact the payment provider directly for guidance.

They can explain how transfers work in your country, what fees may apply, and how to verify the legitimacy and safety of the process.

Both Wise and traditional bank transfers are globally recognized and secure payment methods.

However, I do not represent or manage these platforms — their procedures may differ depending on your location and local banking regulations.

What counts as “proof of payment”?

When funds have arrived and are irrevocably credited in my account, payment is considered complete.

Screenshots, email confirmations, or online banking pages are helpful for tracking — but they don’t replace the official confirmation of cleared funds.

If a transfer ever seems delayed, simply share the official transaction reference or Wise tracking number so we can locate it together.

Which currency should I use?

All consultations are invoiced in USD unless otherwise agreed in writing.

If you wish to pay in another currency, let me know in advance so the conversion can be arranged properly.

Please note:

Any bank or Wise fees, transfer costs, or currency conversion charges are the client’s responsibility.

The full invoiced amount must arrive in my account before work begins. If your bank deducts a small amount, I’ll let you know so we can balance it easily.

Can I change my mind or ask for a refund?

Because each process is intimate and begins long before any written exchange, refunds aren’t possible once payment clears.

This includes changes of mind, shifts in personal circumstances, or dissatisfaction with how the symbolic interpretation unfolds.

This policy exists to protect the sacred time, focus, and preparation that goes into your consultation.

What if there’s a delay?

International payments sometimes move through intermediary banks or compliance checks.

If there’s a delay, no worries — it happens.

Just keep your transaction reference handy and we’ll trace it together.

Your session will begin once the payment fully clears.

What happens if there’s a payment issue or error?

Sometimes, payment platforms like Wise or your bank may experience technical issues that cause a transfer to be delayed or reversed. If this happens, please don’t worry — I’ll reach out to you so we can sort it out together.

Please note that any fees or currency conversion costs resulting from a bank or Wise error are outside my control and may need to be covered by the client. I truly appreciate your understanding on this. 💛

Open and gentle communication always helps us maintain a smooth and respectful exchange.

In essence:

This work is not transactional, but relational.

Payment marks the moment we both step into a shared field of attention — an agreement built on trust, clarity, and care.

Every policy here exists not to create distance, but to preserve integrity for both of us, so the process can unfold in full presence.

IV. Your Digital Safety, Privacy, and Confidentiality

In this time when online scams, phishing, and hidden malware are everywhere, I believe that true consultation must also include digital care — so that our dialogue can unfold in safety, focus, and trust.

That’s why I’ve built a simple but thoughtful system to keep our communication clean, clear, and protected.

Every step I take — from file delivery to privacy settings — reflects my commitment to your safety and peace of mind.

How do you send consultation files safely?

To protect both of us from malware and phishing risks, I don’t send attachments directly through email or messaging apps.

Instead, I share your consultation notes or reflections via Google Drive, using a private link that is accessible only to your email.

This way, you don’t have to download suspicious files — and our exchange stays within a trusted, encrypted ecosystem.

These measures are part of my ongoing effort to create a safe digital space where you can engage freely and confidently.

Why Google Drive?

Because it offers the perfect blend of security, reliability, and simplicity — and is trusted worldwide by professionals and major organizations alike.

Here’s why I use it:

  1. Safer than attachments

Email attachments are one of the most common sources of malware.

By using Google Drive, files are delivered through Google’s secure servers instead of direct downloads.

  1. Transparent and accountable

Each file link has its own log, allowing visibility on when a document is accessed — creating a light audit trail that keeps things honest and organized.

  1. Trusted global security

Google meets global data protection and encryption standards.

Many international clients actually prefer this method since their email systems often block unknown attachments.

  1. Professional and private

Each client has their own dedicated folder — your data is never mixed with anyone else’s.

In summary, I use it simply because it’s widely known, easy to access from anywhere, and the tool I’m most familiar with. As a solo consultant, I prefer to use what I can manage with care and consistency. This isn’t an advertisement or endorsement of any brand — just my way of keeping our exchange simple, secure, and reliable for both of us.

How is my privacy protected?

Your consultation materials are handled with deep care and attention:

Every client’s data is stored in a separate folder or account, never shared.

Access is granted only to your verified email address, not “anyone with the link.”

Files are view-only by default, reducing unnecessary downloads or exposure to risks.

(If you wish to download your file, of course you may — but this system ensures that even the act of viewing remains safe.)

Each of these steps is part of my personal and professional promise:

— to do my utmost, with sincerity and discernment, to keep your experience secure and peaceful.

How can I send files to you?

To keep our digital space pure and free from hidden threats, please avoid sending attachments or unknown links directly.

If something needs to be shared, we can coordinate the safest way — often via cloud links or direct messages after confirmation.

Together, we create a clean, intentional, and calm digital environment where your reflection and transformation can unfold — without the noise or anxiety of today’s cyber world.

How do you maintain my privacy and confidentiality?

What you share in this space — your reflections, emotions, or stories — remains strictly confidential.

I never share, sell, or disclose any part of your information to others.

  • Your personal information is treated with the same respect and care I bring to every consultation — protected, private, and held in trust.
  • Consultation notes are kept secure and viewed only by me.
  • If I ever wish to quote a reflection (for writing or education), I will always ask your permission first.
  • Consultation data will be removed one year after your last appointment.

There will be no spam sent to your email.

Every layer of this practice, from the emotional to the technical, is held in trust — with the same level of integrity that guides my work itself.

(Please read the Privacy Policy for further information.)

🍀 A note from me to you

While no one can fully control the digital world, I want you to know that I exert my very best to create an environment that is as secure, intentional, and honest as possible.

This is part of my professional ethics — to protect your journey with the same attention and discernment I bring to our conversations.

Safety, for me, is not a legal checkbox — it’s an act of respect.

so, you are ready for the consultation… or, you still have questions?

Just Contact Me

I’d love to hear from you.