The Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 8 (Patreon)

Hello, Patreon family! Please enjoy my detailed analysis of the Apothecary Diaries Season 2, Episode 8. I like the episode, with further mystery and Maomao's competency being demanded by Empress Anshi, but I feel like this is a build-up for the next episode to come~

My main takeaways from the episode

1) There is a fundamental difference between being "nice" and "kind," as I shared in my other series, because "nice" is often to please others by de-prioritizing our needs, and "kind" is a display of our core values and our inner strength without bending over for others

2) The skillset of assertiveness must be cultivated because if we do not advocate and stand up for ourselves, who will? I loved the skillful display of Lady Hongniang's assertiveness without compromising her kindness for Maomao

If we cannot stand up for others, due to our limited circumstances, let's at least stand up for ourselves, starting today!

Happy new week, everyone~