Sitting around an outdoor campfire can be a very special experience. Some of my best thoughts have come to me while gazing into dancing flames. In semi-meditative states, as I try to unravel various life and business situations, I have mused about what others might suggest to help me resolve these issues.
Outside under the open sky, a campfire is very inviting and comforting. Listening to the crackle and pop of dry tinder, smelling burning cedar and pine needles, avoiding the smoke and sparks while trying to stay warm, has been one of my favourite natural pastimes. I have enjoyed many deep conversations with friends, time with my family and of course lots of sing-a-longs. Good memories.
However, sitting alone with my thoughts has produced different rewards. Since I will never know the answer to all of my life’s mysteries, I have sometimes wondered what my (wise great-uncle, business mentor, best friend) would tell me, ask me or suggest I should consider. And, with especially sticky situations, simply asking the Universe or Mother Nature for guidance has also produced wonderful results.
This practice of asking questions and then sitting quietly, listening, has given me new insights, different perspectives, even answers. I have always been pleasantly surprised and very grateful for all the new information. Also, not feeling totally alone has lightened the load on many occasions as well.
Now I regularly ‘invite’ my angels and mentors to join me around the campfire. As we plow through my list of what to do next, my excitement grows knowing that they are on my team. And they have assured me that if a campfire is not possible, a walk in woods would do just as well.
October 1, 2012
Thanks for these blogs Carol. I always get excited to see one in my inbox; and as I read it, suddenly you are not so far away, my friend.
Hope your foot is well mended now. Ever back in Ontario? Stop in and say hi! You won’t recognize me…I’m down 100lbs.
Take care…be safe!
Nancy
October 1, 2012
Nancy – great to hear from you and stay tuned about my return to Ontario! Congrats on the weight loss 🙂
October 2, 2012
Carol,
love reading your writing and musings. They ground me and help me be centered.
Hope your foot is healing.
hugs,
Alice
October 2, 2012
Alice so nice to get this feedback. Foot is allowing me to move forward at the right pace! Hugs to you too!
October 3, 2012
Camp Fires are my favorite thing. Since we will be moving up to the cottage permanently I’m sure we will have lots of them. I love starring into the flame and pondering life. It is so peaceful.
I’m glad to hear that you foot is healing and not stopping you.
I love the picture of your campfire. It is so pretty.
Love ya
October 4, 2012
Sue I do have a few fond memories of sitting with you around a campfire on the beach at the cottage. It must be so exciting to move up there full time!