When Being Tied Down Is A Good Thing

What a nice post....thank you!

Gary,

Very nice metaphor.  I like the ties that bind me.

Gary - Doesn't the song go something like this---"Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose."  Janis Joplin

And yet another great post. I especially like the point about "faith." So very true.

Hi Gary, Principles, family, friends and faith are the most important reasons for being here!  Thanks for the great reminder!

Good Morning Gary-Top of the morning to you my friend. I hope your day is fantastic. I remember that story from years gone by.  You are right on the mark as far as all those things. Faith being the number one on the list. Very wise and grounded man you are. Enjoy your day. :-)

These ties that bind and bless my soul...  Great lead in with Gulliver's Travels.  Hadn't thought about the satire or parody of that story in a long time.  I agree with those before me here - your 4 tie downs are very welcomed indeed!

Hi Gary,

This is yet another interesting perspective that you make.

I think the other thing that you can add to that list is your goals.  I think being tied down and committed to the outcomes that you want to achieve is a good thing, especially during these times. 

Hi Gary... I like how you, through your blog, continually make me look at things from a fresh perspective!  Gret post!

Hi Gary, The "ties that bind" direct our lives in wonderful ways!  Thanks for the post!

Good metaphor and great graphic - The items you mention are really the core values to fully live your life.

Gary good analogy---also there is the opportunity to be "tied up" as well:)

Gary, our family and friends, faith and principles are what ground us... heaven forbid those moorings ever come loose.

Gary...I love being tied down with these reasons.  It does keep me grounded and working hard!

Gary:  Maybe it's just me, but I never think of anything in my life tying me down.  I choose my path.  It's funny how perspectives can differ.

Gary, I couldn't agree more - I often try to think about the people and things that are most important to me and my life in a very positive way - not tying me "down" - but connected in ways that energize and inspire me.  Nothing is going to keep this Irish girl down and having a great family and friends behind me, lifting me up is what counts.  But if I have to be tied down - I couldn't think of a better group of people to be tied to.  You always get me thinking Gary and I thank you for that. ~Anne Marie

Gary - Being tied down for the right reasosn id what gives us all a purpose in life.

Hi Gary...Guess I'll try thinking of it your way and see if it works for me.  I usually think instead of a hot air balloon with a very long (and very secure) tether.

Kate

Gary,

I like your 4 points..definitley reasons to be thankful for being tied down!