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Fire is Contradictory in The World of Nature
Nature prompt: Fourth week of February
“Among the notable things about fire is that it also requires oxygen to burn – exactly like its enemy, life. Thereby are life and flames so often compared.” ~ Otto Weininger
The planet’s most potent natural element is fire. Fire is ambiguous since it has both positive and negative traits. Fire is simultaneously energizing, tumultuous, and calming. The gloom in life can be lessened by fire. While a wild or forest fire is harmful, a candle or bonfire is calming.
In addition to being used for cooking, campfires were once employed as a means of communication to send signals to far-off communities and towns. Pests are eradicated by fire, which also keeps the forest healthy.
On the other hand, fire occasionally claims the lives of both people and animals. We can learn a lot from the fire in a lot of different ways. Similar to how fire likes to move upside down, so do passion and growth.
One of the most important lessons I’ve ever taken from fire is that you have to work hard to advance in life. Maintaining a fire involves continuously keeping an eye out for change. If you don’t keep an eye on it, the burning will stop.
“We are all born with a divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire and fill the world with the glow of its goodness.” ~ APJ Abdul Kalam
The prompt of fourth week of February
When you think of the fire, what feelings arise to mind? Share your thoughts, experiences, and tales about the fire. Is there anything about life that fire has taught you?
Let’s look back at our lovely posts from last week’s prompt: Changing Seasons
Marta Henriques shares an article about her favorite season and why she loved that particular season.
Aarti Tailor shared an article about seasonal shifts on our planets. She described the incredible summers in Canada.
Dr. Preeti Singh shared a magnificent article with some gorgeous images about her favorite season, spring. You will love to read this beautiful story.
Joyce Nielsen shared an article about seasons in which she described all the seasons, including spring, autumn, summer, and winter. I especially enjoyed reading about her memories of living at the lake.
Andrew Gaertner shared an article about maple syrup season. He also shared the process with some amazing images.
Akemi Sagawa shared about Japan’s most famous essay written in the 11th century, “Makura no Soshi."
Angie Mangino shared an article about how every season of life has a purpose and also shared about her beautiful season, "spring."
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