Flying Like A Kite

Flying a kite is a timeless activity that evokes a sense of wonder and freedom, as we watch a colorful shape dance against the vast canvas of the sky, held aloft by the invisible power of the wind. Beyond its recreational JOY, this act offers a profound "spiritual metaphor" and "wisdom" for life.

A kite can rise high through careful "balance" and "timing". From a spiritual perspective, the 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 can be seen as the kite—naturally meant to go "upward" in the free sky—while the 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝, working through the 𝟓 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 (𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦, 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩), is like the "thread" that holds and guides it.

When the thread (senses/mind) is 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲—the kite stays "aligned" and "climbs" smoothly; when the thread is pulled by distractions and scattered impulses, the kite begins to wobble and lose height. In the same way, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, they become a gentle control that helps the soul stay "uplifted, directed, and connected"—even as life’s winds constantly change.

The kite flyer must skillfully manage the tension of the string—neither gripping it too tightly nor letting it go completely—we must master our mind and senses. When the mind is 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 and the senses are 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝, they allow the soul to rise steadily, navigating the winds of life with grace rather than drifting aimlessly or crashing to the ground. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 connects earth to sky, mind to spirit, reminding us that true mastery comes not from rigid control, but from the delicate dance (𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞) between "holding on" and "letting go".