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Psychic Perspective
by, MaryKay Winterstein
Much to my surprise, I have walked on fire two times in the last year and plan to do it again. I am one of the least athletic people I know. I work out just enough to be healthy and usually don't choose to physically challenge my body. Call me lazy or relaxed, but I doubt I will ever run a marathon or climb a mountain. I would prefer a nice Massage or a Mani-Pedi over strenuous activity any day. So last November, when I signed up for the Firewalk, I was a bit surprised with myself. Not that it is physically strenuous like climbing Mount Everest, but Firewalking still seemed like an extreme sport to me. As the time approached, I had serious reservations and doubts whether it was for me or if I could really do it?
As a child, I was a totally girly and preferred activates like dolls and Barbie's over sports and outdoor activities that make you sweat or get dirty. As a mother of three sons, it has been challenging to find physical activities we can do together. The minute the boys throw a baseball or football to me I scream and duck. They have to wait for me on bike rides; I'm the slow one on my pink cruiser. So when my boys asked to do the Firewalk last June I was thrilled! Finally, we had a physical activity we could do together that would be extremely memorable. After already doing it once myself, I knew what an incredible opportunity it was for them. How fortunate they are to experience the power of their minds at ages 13 and 16. My 10 year old is too young so he watched, but they say just watching the Firewalk can have a profound effect on someone.
I know Fortune 500 companies pay thousands of dollars to send their CEO's to walk on Fire with Tony Robbins. It makes them better leaders, promotes confidence and helps to remove blocks, self doubts and fears. My 13 year old son's motivation to do the Firewalk was to get the cool Firewalker sweatshirt and show his friends. My 16 year old son's motivation was not to be out done by his younger brother. Neither of my sons really understood the empowerment they were going to get from participating in an event like this. Having this opportunity in our own town and at a fraction of the cost of Anthony Robbins is amazing.
So now I am going to walk on Fire for a third time. I will be participating in the Charity Firewalk this October 2nd at the Silver Dollar Fair Grounds. The proceeds go to the Butte Humane Society and The Boys and Girls Club. It benefits children and animals and I have three of each, so how could I not participate.
If you would like to participate in the Firewalk too, but are a little scared, let me tell you that's completely normal! My personal experience has been like this. I wake up that morning and I start to feel pressure building in my body. My mind starts to say things like, "Are you crazy. What are you doing walking on fire?" Then the other half of my brain tells me, "It's going to be ok! Look how powerful you really are! Why would you ever doubt yourself?" Then the tears come. I don't really know why I cry. Fear, excitement, exhalation... it is all mixed in there together. It feels like all the stressors that have built up in my body plus any negative energy finds its way to the surface, ready to be released and cleansed in the fire. Walking on hot coals is the biggest adrenaline rush ever. You truly feel empowered. Major breakthroughs come through the Firewalking process. You are left with this amazing feeling like you can do anything and you can! If you still need a little more encouragement check out the Firewalking video. My boys and I are in the video.
Ok, so if walking on Fire is too extreme for you there are other ways you can help out the cause.
$20.00 Donation to a walker. The money goes to charity and gets you a ticket to watch the event. They want each walker to have 20 sponsors at $20.00.
$10.00 Ticket to watch the Firewalk. Purchase tickets to watch the walk and help the cause. Tickets are available at Karma, The Butte Humane Society and The Boy and Girls Club.
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