You may have noticed that I enjoy using metaphors. I find that metaphors, symbols and imagery help make complex or fundemental ideas easier to digest and easier to apply to my life. One such image that I have recently come to apply to my life is that of a crutch. A crutch is used to take the weight off of a leg or foot so that it can heal. The beauty of a crutch is that it allows gradual pressure to be put on the injured leg ensuring that it heals effectively. If the crutch was used or relied on too much, the injured leg would whither and become weak. If the crutch wasn’t used at all and you attempted to walk normally whilst the leg is still injured, it would only exacerbate the problem.