Keeping the Flames Burning

Summary

Trista shares a personal experience of perseverance and patience through the metaphor of starting a fire, emphasizing the importance of not giving up and the rewards of persistence in pursuing one's passions and sharing them with the world.

Abstract

In a reflective article titled "Keeping the Flames Burning," Trista draws a parallel between nurturing a fire and nurturing one's aspirations. She recounts her experience of struggling to start a fire in her backyard, which required several attempts and the right balance of kindling, air, and patience. The fire, once established, becomes a symbol of her own readiness to achieve great things and serves as a reminder to maintain determination in the face of self-doubt and external challenges. Trista encourages readers to trust in the process, be patient, and continue their daily work, as it is the foundation that ignites larger goals. She concludes by expressing her excitement for the upcoming week, her commitment to her dreams, and the belief that everyone's efforts contribute to a collective light that inspires others.

Opinions

Trista believes in the power of perseverance and its necessity in achieving personal and professional goals.
She suggests that self-doubt and overthinking can smother one's potential, much like too much kindling can extinguish a fire.
The author emphasizes the importance of self-care and reflection, as spending time at home and in nature has rekindled her drive to pursue her dreams.
Trista conveys that patience and trust in the universe are crucial components of success.
She expresses that everyone has a unique spark to offer the world, and it is essential to share one's light to inspire others.
The article reflects the author's view that daily practices and routines are the kindling for larger achievements and personal growth.
Trista's enthusiasm for the upcoming week indicates her opinion that a positive mindset and planning can fuel motivation and productivity.

Keeping the Flames Burning

Never giving up on what you have to share with the world

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It is now Sunday evening as I write this. This afternoon in our back garden I decided to start a small fire in our fire pit. It was such a nice, dry day with a little bit of sun out and I had enjoyed weeding and gathering little sticks for kindling. I just love to sit by fires, it is a kind of natural meditation.

I had a few papers to burn, a few sticks of kindling and some small dry logs for the fire. I tried to make the fire once, and it went out because I had piled too many things on at once and I think it got smothered. I tried adding more paper but that didn’t help. I got some more kindling and tried again. It went well for a while, but then it still wasn’t going well. The third time I left plenty of room around the kindling and the paper, so lots of air could get in and get the fire going. I was patient, trying not to poke it too much or add too much. I just sat in one of the chairs we have in our fire pit area and enjoyed watching the fire crackle. I love watching the beautiful flames start to catch the bigger lots on fire. I felt so proud that I started my own fire! It’s not something that I do often. It really represented the fact that I feel so ready to do so many amazing things in this world. This time to reflect and to be at home as really ignited something in me to keep going no matter what.

I had some thoughts about how important it is to not give up, to keep going, to try to build that fire again. How many times do we think: I’m not good enough at this. This isn’t working. Who am I to be doing this? Who really needs what I am offering to the world? You begin to doubt yourself, you begin to be the fire that is smothered, trying to do too many things but sabotaging yourself in the process.

If we can remember what happens when we take our time, when we are patient, when we trust the universe and ourselves that things will work out. That things will turn out even better than we thought they would. If we are patient the sparks will catch the kindling on fire, then transfer to the wood. Then, we can watch as the beautiful fire emerges. That is what happens when we do the work. When we carefully lay things out. When we set aside the time. When we sit down to write. When we make that video. When we hit record. When we light that match of creativity. That is when we ignite!

Once that fire is going we are unstoppable. There is a magical force that overtakes us. We are a light that can shine on forever. We must keep it going. We must share our light with the world because there is someone out there that needs your spark in order to create their own fire.

I am feeling on fire this week as I am actually very excited for Monday to begin. I have plans on post its, I have things to do. I have a dream to fulfill and it starts with some work. Your daily work is like the paper that catches the kindling on fire. It may seem small to do something as a daily practice, but it will lead to catching that big log of momentum on fire and pretty soon there’s nothing stopping you!

What is the spark that you are working to ignite?

With lots of love,

Trista

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Trista

Keeping the Flames Burning

Once that fire is going we are unstoppable. There is a magical force that overtakes us. We are a light that can shine on forever. We must keep it going. We must share our light with the world because there is someone out there that needs your spark in order to create their own fire.

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