April 23, 2009

• Flashpoint....

   
  

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  Pictures are from when we burnt the barn a few years back, it was too far gone to save any of it.  We did save all the wood and stones from one of the other barns and used those in some of the buildings, cabins, etc.

  No poetry, romantic lines or whimsical words…just me
  rambling.  I realize that I rarely share
  about myself…but that is changing.

   

  Over the past 2 months, I have had to face many different
  changes, truths, sorrows and blissful happiness in my life.  Because
  of these experiences, I begin to reflect upon a time in my life with mixed
  emotions and a word I had not thought of in years, “flashpoint”.

  

  Flashpoint, in firefighter’s lingo, the flash point is the
  temperature at which everything combustible in a room spontaneously bursts into
  flame, spreading the fire instantly.  If
  we apply this principle to our lives, flashpoints are those moments when a
  single event sparks a change that transforms our life forever. 
  

  
  

  I thought about this last night while counseling a friend,
  the spark that changed my life drastically, my divorce, no doubt it was when
  everything burst into flames, all my hopes, dreams, love and life as I knew it
  changed.  It was actually a spark many
  years before that that ignited the flame. 
  Flashpoint was when the decision was made; no turning back, all that I
  knew it went up in flames.    You see a flashpoint occurs when you are
  compelled to make a change, or make a difference, no matter what the cost.  However, that flashpoint that was born of grief
  has now brought love and hope back into my life.  Actually was a blessing in many ways.

  

  I had often looked at the word “flashpoint” in a negative connotation.  Fire burns and destroys everything in its
  path.  Any firefighter will tell you that
  fire is unpredictable.  Under the right circumstances,
  even a small fire can pose a great danger. 
  If a blasé reaches the flashpoint, every bit of combustible material in
  the room, wood, paper, carpet, drapes, furniture, and appliances will burst
  into flames.  With all that destruction,
  it would have to be negative.  Now
  however I am looking at this in a different light.  Another flashpoint in my life – Cancer.

  

  “Flashpoint” for me in this moment is that quiet desire,
  fueled by my determination and motivation, a spiritual flashpoint fills my mind
  and heart with dazzling ideas, passions, and a beautiful love that alone sets me on fire.  These things are so strong they cannot
  be ignored.  I want to capture the energy
  from my flashpoint to pursue my destiny and dreams; with these, I believe that
  I can help to change the world for good. A flash point of the mind, heart and
  soul can set the world on fire. The fire of passion can change a life, and one
  passionate life can surely change the world.

  

  I admit I have made some mistakes in my life, but I have
  learned that it is never too late to change and find the life you desire and deserve.  When you surrender your hopelessness, and
  grasp onto new opportunities, you will discover a new way to live, awaken your
  dormant talents, and inspire others by your shining example. 
  

  
  

  So tonight, I encourage you to look at your life, what is
  life if not merely an investment of time? 
  If you my friend are not spending your days and hours in a way that satisfies
  and thrills your mind, heart and soul, it is time for some internal combustion.
   Let your dreams, desires and passions
  build to a flashpoint and set your soul on fire.  Decide right now to live differently to
  ignite your soul with passion.  I do not
  know what each one of you is facing in life, but I do know that you can come to
  a flashpoint and make a decision to make a better life.  Dreamers can be found in every bed, but the
  adventures are those who wake up and refuse to leave their dreams behind.  The time for your flashpoint is now!

  

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