The Fires That Burn Us—and the Ones That Set Us Free

There are two fires that shape our lives: the fire of aliveness and the fire of circumstance.
One burns through us with joy, awakening purpose and belonging. The other threatens to consume us from the outside in, feeding on illusion and unmet longing.
Learning to tell them apart is the work of a lifetime—and sometimes the work of a single, brave choice.
Today, I’m reflecting on the fires that have burned me, saved me, and taught me who I really am.
Which fire are you standing in right now?