Practices of the Flame

Daily ways to work with the fire within – with awareness, balance and purpose.

Light a candle or lamp as a gesture of intention. let it be a reminder to return to presence.

Three slow breaths. Feel the warmth in your chest and observe.

Use the body to move stagnant energy. Stretch, walk or practice qigong.

Read something that inspires clarity or awakens insight.

Write, paint or craft what the fire within is asking to create or release.

Gaze softly at the flame. When the mind wanders, return.

Use smoke to clear heaviness and reset space.

Write a limiting brief. Burn it safely as a release.

Watch the embers. See change, impermanence and quiet transformation.

Honour the peak of yang. Celebrate life and expression.

Work with high energy in short. focused bursts.

Let the day’s fire soften into wisdom.

Where is fire alive in you right now? Where is it asking to be guided, refined or returned? What will you choose to create with your fire?

Write from your flame. Let your truth be ink. Let your insight be light..