A kite might look like just a piece of paper dancing in the sky, but if you stand still long enough and really watch it, you begin to realise it has a lot to teach us.
I once flew a kite on a breezy afternoon, struggling at first to lift it off the ground. It fell again and again. I nearly gave up, until a sudden gust of wind carried it higher than I expected. And right then, I understood something simple yet powerful: sometimes, all you need is the right moment and a little patience.
A kite teaches us about freedom. It flies high, touches the open sky, and moves with the wind, yet it never loses its connection to the one holding the string. Isn’t life the same? We all wish to explore, grow, and spread our wings, but we also need roots. Family, values, and faith are our strings. They don’t limit us. They steady us.
Then there is faith. When you let out the string, you trust that the kite won’t vanish into the clouds. You trust the knot. You trust your grip. Life works in much the same way. We don’t always see where we’re headed, but we move forward on trust, trust in our efforts, and trust that things will fall into place when they should.
A kite also teaches us the art of letting go. Hold on too tightly, and the kite struggles. Hold too loosely, and it drifts away. There is a lesson in that balance. Relationships, dreams, even pain, we must learn when to hold on and when it’s time to loosen our grip.
Perhaps the most beautiful lesson a kite gives is this: it rises not against the wind, but because of it. The very force that seems to push it down is what lifts it up. Life, too, often lifts us through difficulties rather than in spite of them.
And finally, the kite reminds us of humility and surrender. No matter how high it soars, it never forgets that it is guided by forces beyond its control, the wind above and the hand below. In the same way, as we rise in life, it is important to remain grounded, to bow in gratitude, and to remember that every height we reach is a blend of effort, grace, and unseen support. True freedom, perhaps, lies not in flying alone, but in trusting the balance between our will and the greater rhythm of life.
So the next time you see a kite in the sky, don’t just admire its colours. Listen to its quiet wisdom. It is reminding you to trust, to rise, and to know when to let go.
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– Dr. Arwa Saifi
About the Writer
Dr. Arwa Saifi is an acclaimed Career Writer with over 18 years of experience in the literary and education space. Honoured with an Honorary Doctorate in Literature, she is also an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author. Her career includes contributions to Education Times, a supplement of The Times of India, where she brought her expertise to one of the country’s leading newspapers.
Dr. Saifi has served as the editor of several prestigious school and college magazines in Mumbai, shaping young voices and nurturing a culture of expression. She is the author of 10 published books and has collaborated as a co-author in more than 40 anthologies. Her work reflects a deep commitment to storytelling, education, and empowering aspiring writers.
