THE BONFIRE CRACKLES, CRICKETS SING, AN OWL CALLS, AND STARS TWINKLE ABOVE

October 1, 2024

 

I don't know what it is about a fire and the smell of wood smoke while the insects buzz all around, but it makes me feel more connected to nature than any other time. There's a certain magic in the flames that seems to draw me in, tapping into the primitive parts of my brain that pulls my thoughts back to when fire was first tamed. I feel a sense of nostalgia for a time when life was simpler and survival was intricately linked to the cycles of nature. 

As I sit, mesmerized by the glowing embers, I find that gazing into a fire is an excellent way to practice mindfulness because it anchors me to the present moment, allowing my thoughts to slow and settle. It's a perfect way to relax at the end of a long, stressful day. Being surrounded by the comforting aura of flames,  the gentle humming of nearby insects, and an owl hooting in the distance. I feel an unparalleled sense of peace. Nature is a place of solace and is enduring and timeless as fire itself.