Posted by likelife on February 24, 2003, at 1:50:23
In reply to My knots aren't good enough., posted by direstraits on February 23, 2003, at 2:36:38
> As I slide down this rope called life, I (every now and then) find the courage to tie a knot or two. I have yet to tie one that lets me hang on for more than the briefest moment, let alone gives me the ability to begin climbing again. Why is it that my knots aren't good enough?
There's a million dollar question :)
I imagine knot tying is a learning process, and you're right, it takes a good deal of courage. There are also cumulative effects at work. The practice you have gained from tying earlier knots has to help with tying later knots faster and more efficiently (and perhaps more effectively). Have you elicited others' help in doing the tying?
What about changing the goal? Is there anything enjoyable about the ride? Does progress have to be upwards? Maybe I'm carrying this metaphor too far.
Anyway, I think a lot of us are trying to answer the same question, and what's so frustrating is that it seems like so many other people have the answer right in front of them. At least that's what frustrates me. By now, I've quit deluding myself into thinking that all those other people really have it so together.
I can't quite seem to make this come together and make it supportive. I'll keep trying though, in my mind...and I hope you continue to keep trying to do the tying.
Best,
Natalie
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