Would You Walk Through The Fire To Save Your Kids?

Would you be willing to walk through the fire in order to save your Soul? I bet you would use your mind to think about that. However, would you be willing to walk through the fire to save your kids?

I think if you listened to your gut’s choice, it wouldn’t take you longer than a second to decide. And I think you’d say yes.

Fear wouldn’t stop you from taking action and your mind wouldn’t argue. Your highest calling would be brought forth in that instant. Being indecisive would mean death or life. However, what would it take for you to walk through the fire to save your Soul?

This was a topic we talked about in our Soul Tribe, especially how we can be kept in the gray zone of indecisiveness by our resistance. Then I shared a personal story about my walk through the fire, my burnt feet, and why that decision was so important to me. It actually meant life or death for my Soul. So keep reading…

Years ago, I stood standing at the fire while my body trembled uncontrollably. I watched the orange flames shoot like arrows into the New Mexico sky and shivered from fear. The fire is huge, and before we walk through it we are told to ask ourselves two questions: “Ask your higher self (which I call my Soul) how many times you can walk,” and ask for guidance.

“Walk three or four times, and walk with ease and grace,” I hear within. “You’re out of your mind!” my fearful self says. Little did I know that I had to be out of my mind in order to survive the sacred ritual that was about to begin

The walk starts and people step across the fire from side to side. They walk fast, and everyone’s spirit is high. People are ecstatic, but I’m not.

I feel stupid when I realize the five rookies (I had done a fire walk once before) are already on the other side of the fire. Hurrying to catch up, I forget about my resolve to walk with ease and grace, and I just run.

I gave into my fearful mind and ran like an idiot. Why? Chalk it up to pride and stupidity. As I got to the other side of the fire walk, I realize the soles of my feet are burned and blistered. I try to ignore the pain in my feet. I’m supposed to walk three or four times. How am I going to manage that?

Please keep reading because here is the key question we can all ask ourselves in moments like this. Am I to follow the voice of my Soul or do I listen to my small, fearful self? I focus inside and ask again if I can go. The answer is unchanged. I can still walk the fire three or four times. A choice needs to be made.

The core question is: Whom do I trust? I have no choice. If I really want to live from a place of the Soul and listen to my highest calling I’d better take the test, even if it means I burn the “soles” of my feet.

I stand and wait until I know it’s my turn. It’s crazy but I surrender to my Soul. I walk slowly, one foot after another, with ease and grace. The fire is hot, but my step is strong. I mumble ease and grace with every step I take. These words are my walking stick.

It feels like the fire has soothed my burns by the time I’ve reached the other side, and so I cross it with ease and grace three more times. When I’m done, I’m told the blisters on my soles are the kisses of the fire. I dance with joy and love my Soul.

When I wake up the next morning, the blisters are gone and new pink skin has formed underneath. I’m in awe. It’s a good reminder of what happens when we decide our highest calling can’t wait and we trust our gut. It all boils down to mind over matter and Soul over self.

So, are you ready to walk?

Saskia Roell is a Soul Guidance Coach, radio host, bestselling author, and co-author with Jack Canfield, Stephen Covey and Deepak Chopra. An international speaker, clairvoyant healer and mother of five, she empowers you to move out of your comfort zone, break through your fears, and go after your heart’s desires. Get access to her complimentary “21-Day Roadmap to Your Dreams” program.