“When people want to re-balance themselves with their lives, they seek Nature. That’s because other-than-human-beings—unlike human beings—do only...
The spiritual essence of Fire has offered guidance to people since the dawn of humanity. These quotes come from Fire’s spoken expression through a “god-speaker-man,” Don David Wiley, a shaman and healer in the Huichol tradition of the western Sierra Madres.
Known as “Grandfather Fire,” this divine spirit offers guidance to help modern people reconnect with their own spiritual center, the Heart. Grandfather Fire makes public appearances to share this wisdom at Fire Speaks events around the world.
Recognize Your Fear
"The most important thing is to first recognize your fear. "People often do not know when they are afraid! Like a fish in the ocean that doesn't...
Talk With People Who Don’t Agree
"The only way to work this out is get out of the echo chambers; find people with different views. Discover they're just trying to understand life...
Acceptance Opens the Door of Grace
"Wherever you are in your evolution, the first step is accepting honestly where you are. "That opens the door. Experience is a state of being....
The Natural Rhythms of Emotion
"Grief is very important because people need to grieve. Grief is a response to loss...and there will always be loss. This realm is designed in this...
Teach Children By Example
"Teach by example. Children look over their shoulders. Set up your lessons by your actions—those guided by your heart, guided by Divine. "Give up...
Tired of Living Under the Shadow of Fear
"...there is a cycle of emotions I talk about. When joy rises up and pushes on your fear, you get tired of living under the shadow and then you...
Our Ancestors are the Foundation
When Grandfather speaks about today's society, and that we enjoy a foundation of insulation, order and protection built by our ancestors through...
Grandfather Fire's Wisdom
Grandfather Fire’s WisdomTeachings about living a life of Heart
A World That Knows Itself
“When people want to re-balance themselves with their lives, they seek Nature. That’s because other-than-human-beings—unlike human beings—do only...
When Fear Is In the Driver’s Seat
At a Fire Speaks event, Grandfather Fire's words are "felt" as much—or more—than they are "heard." We present His words below, formatted as a poem,...
Teach Children By Example
"Teach by example. Children look over their shoulders. Set up your lessons by your actions—those guided by your heart, guided by Divine. "Give up...
Beyond Sustainability
"Your cultural model is not sustainable. If this isn't how you define 'crisis,' I don't know what you call it! "You have already gone beyond...
The Natural Rhythms of Emotion
"Grief is very important because people need to grieve. Grief is a response to loss...and there will always be loss. This realm is designed in this...
Grief is Like a Spring Rain
Over 25 years ago, the spiritual essence of Fire began speaking through don David Wiley, an elder in the Huichol Indian tradition of Mexico. Today,...
Gifts Arrive Unexpectedly
Over 25 years ago, the spiritual essence of Fire began speaking through don David Wiley, an elder in the Huichol Indian tradition of Mexico. Today,...
Joy Will Destroy Fear
"When you begin to recognize that the joy of Heart is indestructible—that it cannot be taken away, that it propagates itself, that it catches on to...