There was once a kite who dreamt of being cut free from its string. It longed to pierce the clouds beyond the limits it was confined to. The kite does finally managed to tug itself free, but instead of soaring higher in the sky, it crashes into the sea.

This analogy calls me to reconsider some 'strings' that make me feel constrained - commitments, promises, responsibilities. Although at times these things make me feel tied down, it is exactly them that holds me up. My family, my conscience, my beliefs, my God, my values, my integrity, my upbringing. Sometimes, the 'kite mentality' does set in when things gets rough, but before cutting any string, I got to make sure that it's not one that's holding me up.

"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up." - James 4:10

My mum is not feeling well again. I've seemed to start caring a lot more for her lately. She's trying to do her best for everyone. I must say that she's a strong woman, an important anchor in my life.

I think the silence trying to tell me something... and I'm trying hard to listen... Life is so much more that I think it is. It's so easy to lose focus on the big picture when you're consumed with the piece of the puzzle currently in your hands.

I'm not sad... I'm just reflecting. So much has happened to people around me lately. I really hope to help where I can...