Flames and Reflections
Thursday, January 13, 2011
This is a fabulous time of year. I love the warmth of a home as it envelops us from the cold, the crackle and aroma of a wood fire gently lighting a room, my hands wrapped around a thick mug of piping hot green tea. As we come down from the hustle of the holidays, we should take a moment to reflect on our dreams before we dive full and hard into our goals for the new year. I was taking a much need pause in my new "spot," designed partially to feed my soul and partially to hide momentarily from the boys, and lit a candle. As I settled into the darkness around me, I watched the flame.
Flames are alive... They dance.
I thought about the flames which have been ignited in my own life, the fire of desire and of dreams.
I watched.
Flames require oxygen. When we surround ourselves with individuals who feed our dreams and provide oxygen to our flames, our spirit feels renewed and refreshed. We are so grateful for them.
I noticed how the flame reached higher and higher expanding into the darkness.
Just then two of our sons called out, "Where's mommy?" As they flew into the room, offered their request, and exited just as quickly, I watched the flame dodge and twist in the turbulence. Once it regained a resting place, it took a bit of time to begin reaching upward again. The stillness around the flame is necessary, even critical, to its reach.
This is where I tend to go so dreadfully astray.
I am so excited about my dreams. I have enormous energy and passion to work toward my goals. But as I produce impatient turbulence around the natural movement and reach of my flame, I disturb its path. I lessen its maximal reach. I must remember my flame does not belong to me alone. The origin of its light resides someplace else, and its potential power cannot be forced.
Next time you ponder the dreams which ignite your soul, light a candle and sit in a quiet place with the flame. There is a fine line between life giving oxygen and the winds of restlessness. Your flame is alive... Allow it to lead the dance.
"Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
I always look forward to your thoughts. Michele
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