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Fire – Embody Peace

K. Bird

The practice of cultivating a relationship with Fire is connected to the practice of finding peace within oneself and to join in restorative justice when the rage of injustice threatens to burn—through violent revolution, more than is necessary—to the ground. To fight Fire with Fire is a practice that leads to total destruction and can be connected to a drive for competition of “power over.” To collaborate with passion for the betterment of all is the torch guiding us as we understand Fire as a component of our own bodies, minds, souls, and spirits. As I listen to Fire for guidance, I hear Fire saying we are burning too much on all levels of existence. In the psychological realms, we are too driven by competition and conflict which needs to be tempered by collaboration and peace-making.

Excerpt from Contemplative Writing with Elements.

"K. Bird brings incredible creativity and thoughtfulness to everything she does. Whether she is working with a therapy client, engaging in self-reflection, or showing up for the people in her life, K. Bird is always her full self. It is clear that K. Bird is called to the work of spiritual exploration, both with her clients and herself."

— Zoe Levenson, LCSW

"K. Bird has a beautiful poetic ability to communicate both the invisible and visible. Her poetry and prose offer support and inspire growth with sensitivity and care. Her expressive arts background comes through in her writing and as a therapist, as well as her deep connection to the spirit realm and universal energies."

— Nicki Koethner, MA, MFT

"K. Bird brings incredible creativity and thoughtfulness to everything she does. Whether she is working with a therapy client, engaging in self-reflection, or showing up for the people in her life, K. Bird is always her full self. It is clear that K. Bird is called to the work of spiritual exploration, both with her clients and herself."

— Zoe Levenson, LCSW

"K. Bird is an artist, healer, visionary and beautiful human who cultivates a powerful connection with spirit. I'm grateful for the wisdom K. Bird shares with us all."

— Erika Demers, LMFT
Registered Expressive Arts Therapist

"It is inspiring to witness the gifts K. Bird shares in her writing and will support those who want to learn more about open-hearted justice as well as self-care."

— Kate T. Donohue, Ph.D., REAT
Licensed psychologist, international teacher & trainer

"K. Bird is amazing! Read everything she writes!!! Queer, trans, cis-gendered, non-binary… she cares for all of us and writes authentically sharing wisdom that is unique, meaningful, and true."

— Rain Elizabeth Stickney, MA
Healing Arts Practitioner