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Would you be willing to walk through the fire in order to save your Soul? I bet you would use your mind to think about that. However, would you be willing to walk through the fire to save your kids?
I think if you listened to your gut's choice, it wouldn't take you longer than a second to decide. And I think you'd say yes.
Your mind wouldn't argue and fear wouldn't stop you from taking action. Urgency would bring forth your highest calling in that moment. Indecisiveness would mean life or death. But what would it take you to walk through the fire to save your Soul?
In our Soul Tribe we talked about this topic, as well as how our resistance can keep us trapped in the gray zone of indecisiveness. I then told the story of how I once walked through the fire and burnt my feet, and what that decision meant to me. It was a matter of life and death for my Soul. Here it is, so keep reading...
Many years ago, I trembled uncontrollably while standing at the edge of a huge fire and watching the orange flames shoot up into the night sky in New Mexico. I shivered with fear. Prior to walking through it we're told to ask our higher selves (what I call my Soul), "How many times can I walk?" and for guidance.
From within I hear, "Walk with ease and grace, and walk three or four times." My fearful self responds back, "You're out of your mind!" I guess I had to be a little out of my mind to even participate in the sacred ritual that was about to start.
The walk starts and people step across the fire from side to side. They walk fast, and everyone's spirit is high. People are ecstatic, but I'm not.
I feel stupid when I realize the five rookies (I had done a fire walk once before) are already on the other side of the fire. Hurrying to catch up, I forget about my resolve to walk with ease and grace, and I just run.
I gave into my fearful mind and ran like an idiot. Why? Chalk it up to pride and stupidity. As I got to the other side of the fire walk, I realize the soles of my feet are burned and blistered. I try to ignore the pain in my feet. I'm supposed to walk three or four times. How am I going to manage that?
Please keep reading because here is the key question we can all ask ourselves in moments like this. Am I to follow the voice of my Soul or do I listen to my small, fearful self? I focus inside and ask again if I can go. The answer is unchanged. I can still walk the fire three or four times. A choice needs to be made.
Whom do I trust? That is the core question, and I really have no choice in the matter. I'd better listen to my higher calling and take the test if I really want to live from a place of the Soul... even if I burn the "soles" of my feet.
I wait for my turn, surrendering to my Soul. This time across I walk slowly with one foot in front of the other. With each step I mumble 'ease and grace', and the words become my walking stick. The fire is hot, but my step is strong.
I reach the other side, and it feels as if the fire has soothed my wounds. Three more times I cross the fire while I walk with ease and grace. When the fire walk ends, Chris says the blisters are the kisses of the fire. My soles must have been kissed big time, but I dance with joy and love my Soul.
When I wake up the next morning, the blisters are gone and new pink skin has formed underneath. I'm in awe. It's a good reminder of what happens when we decide our highest calling can't wait and we trust our gut. It all boils down to mind over matter and Soul over self.
So, are you ready to walk?
I think if you listened to your gut's choice, it wouldn't take you longer than a second to decide. And I think you'd say yes.
Your mind wouldn't argue and fear wouldn't stop you from taking action. Urgency would bring forth your highest calling in that moment. Indecisiveness would mean life or death. But what would it take you to walk through the fire to save your Soul?
In our Soul Tribe we talked about this topic, as well as how our resistance can keep us trapped in the gray zone of indecisiveness. I then told the story of how I once walked through the fire and burnt my feet, and what that decision meant to me. It was a matter of life and death for my Soul. Here it is, so keep reading...
Many years ago, I trembled uncontrollably while standing at the edge of a huge fire and watching the orange flames shoot up into the night sky in New Mexico. I shivered with fear. Prior to walking through it we're told to ask our higher selves (what I call my Soul), "How many times can I walk?" and for guidance.
From within I hear, "Walk with ease and grace, and walk three or four times." My fearful self responds back, "You're out of your mind!" I guess I had to be a little out of my mind to even participate in the sacred ritual that was about to start.
The walk starts and people step across the fire from side to side. They walk fast, and everyone's spirit is high. People are ecstatic, but I'm not.
I feel stupid when I realize the five rookies (I had done a fire walk once before) are already on the other side of the fire. Hurrying to catch up, I forget about my resolve to walk with ease and grace, and I just run.
I gave into my fearful mind and ran like an idiot. Why? Chalk it up to pride and stupidity. As I got to the other side of the fire walk, I realize the soles of my feet are burned and blistered. I try to ignore the pain in my feet. I'm supposed to walk three or four times. How am I going to manage that?
Please keep reading because here is the key question we can all ask ourselves in moments like this. Am I to follow the voice of my Soul or do I listen to my small, fearful self? I focus inside and ask again if I can go. The answer is unchanged. I can still walk the fire three or four times. A choice needs to be made.
Whom do I trust? That is the core question, and I really have no choice in the matter. I'd better listen to my higher calling and take the test if I really want to live from a place of the Soul... even if I burn the "soles" of my feet.
I wait for my turn, surrendering to my Soul. This time across I walk slowly with one foot in front of the other. With each step I mumble 'ease and grace', and the words become my walking stick. The fire is hot, but my step is strong.
I reach the other side, and it feels as if the fire has soothed my wounds. Three more times I cross the fire while I walk with ease and grace. When the fire walk ends, Chris says the blisters are the kisses of the fire. My soles must have been kissed big time, but I dance with joy and love my Soul.
When I wake up the next morning, the blisters are gone and new pink skin has formed underneath. I'm in awe. It's a good reminder of what happens when we decide our highest calling can't wait and we trust our gut. It all boils down to mind over matter and Soul over self.
So, are you ready to walk?
About the Author:
Saskia Roell is a Soul Guidance Coach, radio host, bestselling author, and co-author with Jack Canfield, Stephen Covey and Deepak Chopra. An international speaker, clairvoyant healer and mother of five, she empowers you to move out of your comfort zone, break through your fears, and go after your heart's desires. Get access to her complimentary "21-Day Roadmap to Your Dreams" program.
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