FIRE WALKER
It is just over ten days that I returned from my 2nd fire walking retreat, FIND YOUR FIRE. Perfect timing really to step away from day to day life and enter a zone of self reflection. It felt so good to be surrounded by a group of people who were prepared to drop their masks and be open and honest in the name of growth and personal development. In the age of the “influencer” and “instagrammable”, it was the healthy dose of reality that I needed to absorb. Listening to the brave souls who shared their inner most thoughts really highlighted to me my own perceived strengths and weaknesses. I learnt that I am not one to share much of myself. I don’t speak my mind. I have a habit of just secretly hoping instead of asking for what I want. Whilst these are not major personality disorders, I can see where they haven’t served me. Forever a work in progress. Awareness and kindness to self being the first step.
Walking over hot coals this time around was different. There was no hype, no heightened sense of “unstoppable”. Just a calm sense of knowing and understanding that I had been here before and I would be here again. Like checking in to yourself and reminding your soul that anything is possible with the right mindset. I can’t speak highly enough of this retreat experience. A true journey within.
Silent sunrise walk to Point Look Out, Stradbroke Island
Sunrise
A silent walk making no eye contact with each other was a beautiful way to stay present in nature. Where do your thoughts take you when you can’t fill the air with conversation. Through photography, I have always tried to infuse my images with a feeling.
A more genuine kind soul you will not meet. This was the second retreat we have attended together. Tracey Ison.
Whilst fire walking is the drawcard for the weekend, for me the hero of this experience is in the power of yoga, meditation and mindfullness. Erin Ashley is world class instructor and leader in this realm.
Kurek Ashley, the Transformer
Celebrating my fire walk.
