First Campfire

This is my first campfire.
I started it.
I fed it.
It burns bright.
I am happy.

About two months ago, my oldest daughter had her hands held wide and was spinning in the breeze. It hit me then. She is Air.

I am Earth (that tree thing) as is most of those that I can connect spiritually with. My youngest daughter is Earth. But realizing that Bean is Air as I was watching her spin - Could I get that much goodie out of Air?

So I tried. And I did get a lot of goodie out of spinning in the breeze. At this point I realized that my life in the 4 natural Elements was not balanced. I needed more Fire, Water and Air in my life.

I've been wanting a chimenea for a long time. I now wonder if it was a need of the Fire element, rather than just wanting an outdoor fireplace.

I worked all day to create this wonderful space. I picked out the chimenea. I paid for it and transported it home. I cleaned out the courtyard (see earlier post). And I started my own first fire.


My courtyard is now MY vision. and it's a work in progress, but I have a starting point. Wow. I have a starting point!


Isn't it funny how the tiniest and seemingly insignificant thing can make you feel so empowered?


I am happy.





I had to process a lot of emotions today. Many regarding the breakup with C (sorry C, still love ya!) and how hard it is to be friends at this point that we are in that we have titled Limbo.


God sends us special people to be in our life at points when we need them.


I think with my lesson learned today is another one about balance. And this one is in the manifestation within fire.



Fire is glorious. Much like my friend C. Fire is beautiful and warm and essential to feeding yourself. However, it's hot. Sometimes hot is a good thing. But if you get to close... you get burned. and if you stay too close for too long, then you get burned bad. if the components in the fire are off balance, then the fire could be to hot, burn too fast, smoke too much, or simply burn out.


C and I - we're finding our balance right now. Staying friends after a romantic connection is hard work. But it's important. Limbo is hard. I think the appearance of Fire in my life is telling me to find the balance and enjoy the warmth, but we MUST find the balance.

My friend LD is really enjoying her S'more. Dog Bridey is wondering where hers is!

Got wine. Got friends. Got campfire. Got S'mores. All bases are covered!

Yummmmmm.... found out today that S'mores made with dark chocolate are even better!

Family and friends roasting marshmallows in our very first campfire.

Bu can make herself comfy ANYWHERE!

Happy Bean. Happy Friend.

My friend L. Isn't she beautiful? L, if I haven't told you before what a wonderful impact you have on my life, listen up! cuz i'm telling you now! You ROCK!

L and LD, thank you sooooooo very much for sharing my first campfire with me. it was a wonderful night.

And thank you Rob for virtually participating in my endeavor of cleaning out my courtyard! Having a friend close by during pivotal experiences is important to me. and even though the cleaning of the courtyard may not seem like a huge deal, it was.

It is a step towards a more balanced life within the elements that make us whole.

Life is good.

I am happy.