There’s a fire burning inside, sometimes it feels like two
One that lights the path forward
One that destroys everything in its path
Equal strength, but different kindling
The dark fire of destruction burns a deep envy, jealousy, hatred, anger, regret
The fire of illumination burns hope, love, care, optimism, discipline, and self control
They are the actually same fire, with two different outcomes
A fire can be used for food. For sustenance. For community and gathering
The same fire can also be used for burning. Death. Terror. Separation.
What matters?
Who wields the fire and what they choose to do with it. The environment the fire is within.
What motivates, inspires, gives purpose can sabotage, weigh heavy, and ultimately kill. What weighs you down, what crushes you, what terrorizes you can be (and in most cases will be your strongest) path to light.