Firewalk goes bad with injuries

[Debi]

Ever done this?

Dozens Injured During Disastrous 'Team-Building' Firewalk in Switzerland | Coast to Coast AM

A 'team-building' event in Switzerland took a disastrous turn when dozens of people needed medical attention following a firewalk that went inexplicably awry.

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[Selectric]

How in the world is walking on hot coals going to build trust among workers? If they carried each other across then yeah i can see. Probably would've been better to do the 'catch me' thing lol. I am no expert, but don't you at least have to be in a certain mind set to walk across coals?

 

[garnetsilver]

I agree, Selectric! I have heard of people who have reached a profound mental state which enabled them to rise above the ability to feel the heat. I can't understand why they are shocked if people burned themselves. Duh!

 

[Paulm]

Ever done this?

ummm. nope...........lol.......... but in a world where everything is fake and people are rewarded just for attendance this is maybe what happens when it gets real......

 

[ozentity]

I've never got this, every living creature knows fire burns and stays clear. I know I wouldn't be spiritually enlightened from 3rd degree burns, lol.

 

[Lynne]

I have a friend that was on a spiritual journey and learned this ability. I think learning how to control your situation regardless of the environment speaks to the nature of reality and the power of faith, however this does not occur at a weekend effort. The fact that the article claims this is a common practice in the business world is unbelievable.

 

[Debi]

The fact that the article claims this is a common practice in the business world is unbelievable.

It actually was used quite a bit awhile back at business retreats...until somebody really got hurt and that kind of took it off the agenda due to liability.

This is how it actually works...somebody didn't do the "fire" correctly.

How Do People Walk On Fire Without Getting Burn?

It turns out that even temperatures slightly over 60°C can easily put you in hospital. A barefoot walk on a road having temperature approximately 45°C for a minute or less can give second-degree burns. So how can firewalkers possibly walk on hot embers with temperature in excess of 600°C with no...

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