'Tethered' meaning tied or to have a bond with.
Usually when there is a strong bond between two entities (can be two objects, two nations or two
people) they are tethered and the strength of the bond can pull through anything. Even when the room seems dark,
dusty, smelly and the situation looks downcast, the tethered bond can create a glimmer of hope and reverse the dark to light, the
dusty to pristine, the smelly to aromatic and the situation from downcast to bright.
The tethered bond between two
people is the most powerful bond that exists in the world therefore making the glimmer of hope even greater.
Mother: child, i wish not to discuss the matter any more. we are a little
tired of listening to that song of yours
Child: but mother, please listen to the A chord i have been practicing so hard. And
mum we shared a strong bond remember.
Mother: oh dear... of course my
love, we are tethered. Please play your delightful instrument.
As can be observed the tethered bond between the mother and the child gave a glimmer of hope for the mother to allow her son to play his melodic instrument to her.
Similarly a tethered bond between to
people can act as a strength for hope and resolve.