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Firewalking
as a Spiritual Practice
Firewalking is an ancient form of ritual During the firewalk, we are not
ceremony to honor the relationship actually walking on fire; we are
between the element of fire and humans. walking on the coals, and we do this
It has been used by many cultures around with our bare feet. This sounds scarier
the globe for initiations, rites of passage, than what it is, and there is a process
feats of strength to name a few. Today that happens to allow this. There are
firewalking is used to help elevate spiritual exercises to align with the inner and
practice, build self-esteem, overcome outer fire mentally, physically, and
obstacles, and help to transform fears. spiritually. It could be through prayers,
This creates an opportunity to step into singing, drumming, or movement.
one’s own power with grace and ease. Each fire walk is different depending
Firewalking is a tool that allows us to face on the theme or the intention that is
fears and insecurities that in turn helps set by the group or facilitator. Once we
overcome challenges we have in life. It have connected to the Spirit of Fire,
is astonishing to witness people move we WALK! The beauty of all of this
past their fears and begin to realize and is that a container is created allowing
rediscover the power of fire they hold those who consciously make the choice
within. Fire is a powerful symbol of what to walk or not, a sacred space free of
is possible when we make a conscious judgment, a place to be witnessed and
choice toward our own transformation and seen for the divine souls they are.
growth, unlocking infinite life possibilities.
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