World View Perspective: We are not the 'knots' of family
When we grow and develop within the confines of family, we are taught and shown who we are and who we are not. Part of the job of our parents is to teach us boundaries so we can control our selves and behave in acceptable ways. To fit in socially, behaviorally and with self confidence. Consequently, we can succeed as we continue our growth and development through all the ages and stages. It is a workable system, except if our parents are limited in the scope of their own development. In that case, they can only teach us, show us and demonstrate those same limitations. In other words, if they are 'knotted' up, unable to express emotions, unable to express affection or unable to show love, tenderness or compassion to us, we might 'knot' realize we are still able to love and be loved. We can unconsciously, subconsciously develop those same knots and consequently, become closed down too. Maybe we can't forgive ourselves, maybe we limit the rest of our...