Light a Fire Behind You

In this week’s episode of Tales For Life, we explore the power of commitment through a hauntingly beautiful Middle Eastern folktale, The Girl Who Sealed the Door. When Layla volunteers to face the spirits of the cursed palace, she brings not charms or prayers—but a hammer and nails. Her choice to block the way back becomes a metaphor for the kind of resolve that transforms fear into courage. Through vivid storytelling and gentle reflection, this episode invites listeners to consider what might happen if we stopped planning for escape and started trusting our ability to endure. Sometimes, the only way forward is through—and the only way through is to seal the door behind you.Music by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/