Relating knots

Ones' relating needs are ones' relationship knots. Conditions that restrict freedom. Disengage from everything that is binding you. It can only be mistaken thought; knot related. Do not disturb inner awareness of peace and joy; inner stillness. Only your thoughts can withhold their shared extension.

Harbouring relationships. Your Harbour, a relationship port of call, is filled with many ships of varying description. Gently swaying with the tide until one day sailing into port “Deluxe Relationship Cruise Liner” startles and jolts these gentle waters. This enormous vessel moves swiftly in, producing massive waves that disrupt normal port traffic and repair operations. Some ships tip over and sink from the swells, while others are damaged from the collision of the cruise liner forcing its way into centre berth. With time the port operations adapt to the new environment. Some ships quietly depart, reluctantly setting sail out to wide open sea, destination unknown.

One day “Deluxe Relationship Cruise Liner” decides to venture from harbour but realises it needs assistance from other ships to be towed. Its size and weight does not permit ease of movement; it cannot sail freely. With time it is viewed as impractical and cumbersome to operate and maintain. Your Harbour still harbours, while the port questions its functionality and purpose. Identity floating to the surface within reflective waters.

Any relationship that we want to be, or consider to be “outstanding” is actually “standing out” from the whole. It casts a shadow on our ability to relate fully to all. Specialness obscures wholeness when sunlight is perceived to be only a spotlight.