Welcome to this journey of reflection and warmth.
Picture yourself beneath a vast night sky,
Seated before a crackling campfire.
The flames flicker and dance,
Casting soft light on your face,
Steady,
Alive,
And full of quiet power.
This fire is more than just warmth.
It's a mirror reflecting your essence,
Your journey,
And the parts of yourself that deserve to shine.
Here there's no rush,
No pressure,
Only the gentle invitation to explore who you are.
With each flicker of the flames,
You'll release expectations that no longer serve you and embrace the truth of your own identity.
This fire will hold space for you,
Reminding you that you belong exactly as you are.
Close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Take a deep breath in through your nose,
Feel the cool air filling your lungs,
And exhale slowly through your mouth,
Releasing any tension.
Listen to the fire crackling,
Steady and strong.
Let its warmth settle into your skin,
Grounding you in this moment.
This fire is yours.
It will not judge you.
It will not rush you.
It's simply here,
Offering light,
Offering comfort.
Now imagine picking up a small branch,
Holding it in your hands.
This branch represents the expectations the world has placed on you,
The pressure to be a certain way,
To fit into spaces that don't always fit you.
Feel its weight.
When you're ready,
Gently place it into the fire.
Watch as the flames consume it,
Transforming it into light,
Into warmth,
Into something new.
You don't have to carry the weight of expectations.
You are not defined by how well you blend in.
You are defined by the fire within you.
As you gaze into the fire,
See pieces of yourself reflected in its glow.
The way your mind works,
Your passions,
Your unique way of seeing the world.
These are your flames,
Your embers,
And they deserve to burn freely.
Repeat these words in your mind as you breathe deeply.
I am not broken.
I am beautifully different.
I deserve to take up space.
I embrace who I am,
Just as I am.
With every breath,
Feel the warmth of self-acceptance spreading through you.
Now picture yourself sitting around this fire with others.
People who see you,
Who value you.
Maybe they are friends,
Maybe they are yet to come,
But they are here,
Drawn to the same warmth that makes you who you are.
You don't have to force connection.
It happens naturally when you are where you belong.
Let this fire be a reminder.
The right people will sit with you,
Listen to your voice,
And share their own stories in return.
The flames begin to die down,
But the embers glow strong,
Just like you.
Your fire doesn't go out when you leave the space.
It stays within you,
Steady and true.
Take one final deep breath in,
Hold it,
And slowly release.
When you are ready,
Open your eyes.
Carry this warmth with you,
This light of knowing exactly who you are.
You are not lost.
You are not alone.
You are a fire that will never burn out.
