The red string has a role in different cultures and traditions.
In Kabbalah, the red string is a talisman against the “evil eye”.
In Hinduism, the red string symbolises good luck and protection.
And in Buddhism, the red string is a reminder to stay connected to your spiritual path.
Our “Red Thread” is often so far beneath other threads that we are not even aware of it.
We are woven into the fabric of society, communities and families.
We are wrapped up in the strength of a mother, father, daughter, son, brother, sister, student, peacemaker, responsible income earner, anxious, … the identity given to us, to go on and on.
They are woven into our psyche, usually without us being aware of them.
Many of us will also be told that our red thread is of less value than other threads.
It can be based on our gender, colour, weight, appearance, mental health, and the list goes on and on.
We are lost in a heavy structure of cultural narratives, colonial narratives, personal narratives, and these threads shape us and shape us and shape our behaviour, our views and beliefs not only about others but also about ourselves.
