Have you ever tried to hang on to something so tightly that you actually broke it? Now this once precious object is of no use to anyone. There are things or people in this world we would guard with our lives. The challenge comes in understanding that to protect and care for is not the same thing as to bind up and control. The best way to show gratitude for the things we value in this world is to set them free to serve the purpose they were created for. 

Photo by keith l