Four Fires Self-Assessment

There are four sections of this assessment, each with two sub-categories. Thoughtfully and honestly rank the strength and health of each area of your life currently.

PHYSICAL

PURPOSE

PEOPLE

PROFESSION

Your body is the vehicle that you have been given to move you around and get things done. It is the way that we experience and interact with the world around us. Its health and well-being impacts how we engage with our kids and spouse. It determines what kind of recreational activities we can do with our friends. It dictates how much energy we have to pour into the many other areas of our life. The elements of your physical fire within your control are what you eat and how you exercise.

EAT

Coals

Monitoring and controlling how and what you eat is not a priority for you.

This area of your life is cold. You have not paid attention to this fire in quite some time, and whatever flame that was there has died out due to neglect over an extended period of time. Restarting a fire in this area of your life is going to take some significant work. You are starting from ground zero.

Embers

You are aware that you should be doing a better job of being intentional about what you eat.

This area of your life has been neglected for some time, and while there is no visible flame, there may still be some heat present. With the addition of some fuel and coaxing, you could begin to rekindle some of the power in this area of your life.

FLAME

Monitoring and controlling the kinds of food you eat is a regular practice.

There are positive visible results from the energy and effort that you have put into this area of your life. People notice that you have some life in this area, and while not the ideal example of the kind of fire you would like to have, it is easy to tell that with some more fuel, this could be a healthy burning fire in the not too distant future.

Fire

Food is fuel, and you are committed to only putting premium in your tank.

You have a full blown fire in this area of your life. While you could always make the fire burn more efficiently and it could be bigger, you are confident that the fuel and effort that you have put into this area of your life are putting you in a healthy place. Even if you were to dial back on the amount of fuel that you put on this fire for a week, or even a month, the fire that you have generated in this area of your life would continue to burn for some time without additional tending.

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EXERCISE

COALS

Exercise is not a part of your weekly rhythm. Your current physical condition is not good, and is a product of years of neglect.

EMBERS

Exercise is not a regular routine, but your current physical condition is not yet dire.

FLAME

You exercise 2-3 times a week, but it is not optimized or specified to your physical goals.

FIRE

You are sweating 4+ days a week and are clear about the path & results you are working on.

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Your soul is the medium through which you connect with creation and the Creator. Your soul needs a connectedness to the God of creation and that relationship obligates us to fulfill certain commitments that come along with son-ship or daughter-ship. Living a life of intentionally connecting with God and living in a calm confidence of our relationship with God through prayer, meditation, and reading are essential to our success as humans. Fulfilling our soul’s obligations to our fellow man through giving, self-disciplines, and service are essential parts of fulfilling the longings of our soul.

CONNECTEDNESS – PRAYER, MEDITATION, AND READING

COALS

Prayer, meditation and spiritual reading is not a part of your life at all.

EMBERS

You are aware that you should be doing a better job of spending time connecting with God, but it’s not something that you do with any regularity.

FLAME

Prayer, meditation and spiritual reading is a fairly regular part of your weekly routine. You enjoy and look forward to this part of your week.

FIRE

Your week is not complete without intentional and deep connection with God. It is a part of who you are and what you do.

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COMMITMENT – Giving, Self-disciplines, and Service

Coals

There is no time in your week for giving, self-disciplines or service. Outward spiritual commitments are not a priority for you.

EMBERS

You are aware that you should be doing a better job of being intentional about your outward spiritual habits,

FLAME

Being intentional about your spiritual habits and commitments is a regular practice.

FIRE

You are fully committed to pour your spirit into others and have intentional habits to do this regularly.

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Your people are your tribe. Your spouse and friends help keep you emotionally healthy. They help you carry the burdens of life that are too big for any one person to handle. They are the warm, safe place to laugh and let go. And they are the ones who will stand at your back and rally around you when the wolves are closing in. Our family is also part of what gives us a sense of purpose and connection to something bigger than ourselves. They are who we will work hard for, emotionally and physically, when we can’t convince ourselves to get up and keep going for ourselves. Having strong relationships with our family, our friends, and the next generation is the way that we do great things in life and keep from becoming too inwardly-focused. The elements of your people fire that that you should be pouring into on a daily basis are your friends and your family.

FRIENDS

Coals

You put no intentional energy into developing relationships with friends.

EMBERS

You have some surface level acquaintances, but no one who knows you deeply or would be there for you in hard times

FLAME

You have friends who you can confide in and share struggles with, but life often gets in the way of maintaining these relationships.

FIRE

You have strong, authentic and real friendships. You talk weekly and make time for deeper in-person connection time monthly.

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FAMILY

COALS

Your relationship with your spouse and kids is superficial and rigid. There is no love here.

EMBERS

While there are moments of intimacy and connection, most of the time, these relationships are pretty sterile.

FLAME

You work to build healthy relationships with your spouse and kids, but sometimes you are just too busy.

FIRE

People notice the respect and affection that your spouse gives you, and that your kids honor you and look forward to spending time in your presence.

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Your profession embodies the investment of the time and energy you have to give the world. It is the way that we add value to world around us. Your ability to be excellent in your chosen craft is important to others, and for the confidence that you have in yourself. Your ability to convert your craft into cash is an important aspect of your profession. Cash is the outward recognition of the gifts that you bring to the world through your craft. It does not mean making millions of dollars, but rather, that you are being adequately rewarded for the work you are doing and able to invest in the other areas of your life.

CRAFT

Coals

I have no idea what value I bring to the world through my work.

EMBERS

I’m aware of what I’d like to be my area of expertise, but am not actively building my skills in this area.

FLAME

I know what I want to be known for as a professional and am in the process of building my expertise in this area.

FIRE

I’m good at what I do. People seek me out for help in my area of expertise, and I’m continuing to get better.

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CASH

COALS

I’m underpaid for the work that I do and finances are an area that cause stress in my life.

EMBERS

I do get paid for my work, but money is still a challenge for me living my best life.

FLAME

I’m able to communicate my value to the marketplace, and I am well-compensated for the value that I bring.

FIRE

I am well compensated for my work, and I am financially secure. I’m able to invest the excess cash I have in other people, projects and dreams.

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