Phoenix

A phoenix is a legendary bird based in Egyptian mythology that burns itself at the end of its life, followed by a new bird rising from the ashes. It is also extremely long-lived and able to heal itself spontaneously, and the bird is a symbol of immortality, resurrection, and regeneration. 

source: wisegeek

Sometimes we need to burn down to ashes, to get a new form and a fresh life. Only if we could overcome the barriers and the fear of fire, and let it burn us down…