Where is the Flame?

I have control of my flame ... it is always within me.  But I have observed, not only in myself - but also in many others, that the reign (rain) of fear has dampened the environment in which my flame was brightly burning and shining for all the world to feel and see.

So where is the *flame*?  There is a burning ember still there... I am the one responsible for fanning it ... to reignite the passionate flame that once burned so strong.  To believe again that it is safe for my flame to be seen, heard, and felt ... Yes, I allowed the *rain* to suppress / repress my fire ... I did not continue to feed my own source, I did not honor it by giving *me* what I needed to burn at my brightest (my own *highes potential*) -- I take responsibility for that.

But... there is a new level of clarity ... I see what I have done; and NOW is the time for rectifying the situation.



There is a passion inside me ... I am on fire again with a combination of passionate anger and divine compassionate purpose ... I know who I am and have allowed others to *reassign* my drive ... I get it now... and how dare they even try.  How dare the mind games and excuses... how dare anyone challenge me to be less than what I am meant to be ... and to my own self I say, "How dare you fall for it!" ... but there is purpose in falling ... there are great lessons in learning to stand again, learning to fan your personal ember - to fight for your passionate flame - to work hard to be who the Universe intended you to be.

And to those who've used me in this way; I warn you now ... Hell hath no fury - not like this woman scorned - but rather, like your own internal knowing (or subconscious knowing) what you've done.  I know who I am - you know who you are.  I am acting in full intention towards my highest life purpose with the good of all those I encounter in my heart.  I plan on keeping that flame strong, so be aware of this when you approach me.  If you are not at your highest flame, Light will reveal; I am going to fully trust in my intuitive gift - I'm calling a spade a spade when I see a spade. 

I'm currently working on honoring my boundaries, too... No will mean NO; and I will not allow others into my zone if their intent is negative towards me - in order for me to serve others at my highest, I will require strict boundaries for myself.  And I will no longer take on the excessive burden of others - I am more than happy to help when I have the energy and space on my shoulders to carry - but I will no longer water the lawns of those around me to the point that my own lawn dies and turns to dirt.  I am not going to make those around me more successful to the demise of my own success.  Energy vampires are going to be exposed. 

And if those around me don't give credit where credit is due ... it is MY responsibility to take ownership of the fruits of my labor.  I will stand my ground for the work that I produce; without attachment - but not without proper credit for hard work well done.  Never again.

Honor, Integrity and personal Authenticity are once again in my hands and they are the flint rocks should I ever forget my own flame!!!