Invisible Thread

"An invisible thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but never break."  - Ancient Chinese Proverb


This beautiful quote stems from an East Asian belief, originating from Chinese legend and also in Japanese, that the gods tie an invisible red string around the ankles of those that are destined to meet each other in a certain situation or help each other in a certain way.

  According to this myth, two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break. This myth is similar to the Western concept of soulmates or a twin flame. 

   An interesting true story about two people who meet on the streets of Brooklyn, New York - an 11-year old panhandler and a busy executive is now a book, The Invisible Thread. Their interview is here.

  The normal twists and turns in life can sometime prevent us from connecting to the person we really love. Still this hopeful proverb describes a place where, someday somewhere, those two people are destined to meet.

Do you have an invisible thread relationship? Read the review of the book The Invisible Thread.