Forrest fire

Growing up my dad worked for the USFS. Smokey the bear was a fixture, fire safety a must and we always talked about the outdoors. Spending vacation in the Colorado mountains and camping lots.

Once we passed through Yellowstone following the horrible fires in the 80's. Charred Forrest everywhere. My child heart broke for all the destruction and animals without homes. 

My father then explained how the earth rejuvenates itself with fires. The burning opens up the land, adds to the soil snd allows for a new beginning. 

These last few years seem to have been filled with painful fires and LOTS of change. (Not my fortè peeps). What my hope is is that these "fires" are either sealing in my strength or allowing for growth and new beginnings: This does not mean the fire isn't scary, painful or destructive.

Beloveds, what are your fires doing? Are you allowing them to destroy you, temper  you or cleanse you for a bee beginning???