Quite recently the safety net developed a hole that has to be repaired. This was truly an accident and was not any ones fault. You see, I believe in life we all have certain tools that we bring into relationships that solve problems or issues. Everyone is unique in their ability to interact with someone else. I thought about it and decided to examine my own tool box. I think if you use the wrong tools or expect someone to work on something they are not equipped for you can do damage to yourself and them.
Some of us may think we are "master mechanics" able to repair or replace anything solely on our own. Well perhaps we should think again because you cannot possess everything you need to deal with any situation. I think we are created to have a natural need for other people in our lives.
Each of those around me possess special tools providing the support that they are best at. I have the ability to draw on each of those people in my tool box when I need their support. Everyone in it is there by choice and willing to be used at any time. What a gift they are.
Every tool smith knows you need a good hammer, screwdriver, pliers and some duct tape. With those basics you can save a ship from sinking. The hammer drives home the point. A screwdriver tightens up the loose ends. The pliers help you get a grip and the duct tape will hold it all together.
Right now I feel like my hammer has a broken handle and I need to replace it to fix the safety net. Now the hammer I had for this was of the best quality made but it was not really designed for my specific job. It was my misuse that has lead to this breakage not the ability of the hammer. It's always hard to find a good hammer and there is no replacement for the broken one which will stay in my tool box forever.
I have got to hammer home the point that we are winning this battle, make sure that all the loose ends are tight, get a grip on my mindset and wrap more tape around the problem.
I'm not sure where I will fit into the teams toolbox later when my problem is solved but you can rest assured that I will be ready willing and able to lend a hand if they need it. Do you know which tool you are and where you fit in someone elses tool box?
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