I realized at that moment that we were all alive.Everything that was essential had survived the fire. Our lives would continue. We would survive without the "stuff" that was burning.We would all be around to love each other for many years to come. And that was all that mattered.I still think of that fire in the night that helped me to become who I am today.It showed me for the very first time what is truly essential in this life.It helped me to learn that the love we share is far more important than the things we possess.Live your life then for the things that matter, not for the things you own.Love others. Help everyone. Let the fire inside of you make this world a warmer place.