Ropes

Why do we need ropes?  I never had thought of ropes as anything but something used to tie things together.  I have since come to a new understanding.  Things we do not consider “ropes” certainly are what WE use to tie things together.

Without a kind of rope how would we connect with our loved ones?  There needs to be love, friendship, trust, belief, kindness, acceptance, validation, respect, support, honesty, forgiveness, communication and compassion.  I guess these are the kinds of rope we all need to carry with us in our hearts and minds.

Without a kind of rope how would we hang on when our world is torn apart by the death of a daughter?

Without a kind of rope how would we hang on when our husband leaves for war and is gone for a year?

Without a kind of rope how would we grieve the loss of our grandchild?

Without a kind of rope how would we hang on to support our husband who deals with memories of war and a disease war gave him to bring back?

Without a kind if rope how would we connect with our friends?

Without a kind of rope how would we bridge the gaps between people who do not share the same opinions as we do?

We all have ropes within us.  We just must learn how to use them and to know that the rope is really nothing unless it is used and only if it connects things.  We are all guilty of keeping our ropes tucked away.  Open your heart and mind and find your ROPE!