Words that caught us: we are in the business of making fire

We love bonfires!

Most of us do.

And, perhaps, we also know

How to make them,

Effortlessly and quickly.

For us, we begin with a stone,

To create a little elevation.

Then we place on it 

A few shreds of paper,

From an old newspaper,

Then add some kindling,  

Arranged into a mountain shape,

Always leaving spaces

For air to enter the elevation.

What's the most important part

Of this ensemble?

If you do this as often as we do,

You’ll soon realize

That you can get everything arranged like this,

But if there is no sufficient space for air to enter,

The little flame will soon die out.

And it's the same with us.

We are all engaged 

In the business of making fire,

But unless we arrange our life and work

In such a way that there are sufficient spaces,

For air to enter,

Our burning desires and plans will soon flame out.

Where do you feel like you need more space?

Where do you feel or see your fire flaming out?

What can you do today,

To create more space for yourself, to make fire?

*Today’s reflection was inspired by Guy Kawasaki’s interview of Juliet Funt: episode 96 of the Remarkable People Podcast.