Why is it that when you sit around a camp fire either really scary stories come out or deep dark secrets come out? It’s like a campfire has this magical power over people that makes them really vulnerable.
We were in Betty’s bay for a few days. Just a little get-away and as you do, we made a campfire. We sat around until the early hours of the morning and just the boys were left. Being boys, we always tell our craziest stories when it’s just us and a fire.
One by one we started talking. It was actually pretty cool because I learnt a lot about my friends. Stuff that we wouldn’t usually talk about. It was actually kind of fun.
We spoke until 2am. It’s crazy how time flies when you are with friends and just having a good time.
I started thinking about how crazy it is, and how vulnerable people can get, around something as simple as a fire. Maybe the fire has a relaxing effect or maybe it’s just what happens when you stay up late, but it was awesome to interact on a real level.
I felt like every conversation I have, I should bring a portable fire with me so I can get people to be real.
It was good getting to know my friends on a deeper level. Don’t ever forget to be real with people, you don’t need a fire to do that. You can be real whenever. It just takes a little push.
One thing I loved about campfire stories is that no matter what everyone is going through you can come and just relax and talk with some good mates and it’s even better fire.
Cheers to all the people who love campfires. Even though you smell like smoke the next day, its worth every bit.
Godspeed.