Still “un” lightened?
Thursday, April 03, 2008
We’re a candle studio, so we see people leave with new candles every day. But what we don’t see is what happens to our fire friends after they leave. Are they lit and luminated for the senses to see, smell and enjoy, or are they saved, preserved, kept structured for that perfect occasion a month from now, a year from now, ten years later?
We all probably have one favorite candle that’s been there for years, untouched, uncelebrated, unable to burn bright. But why? Why is that lavendar pillar of tranquility or grapefruit votive of invigoration still sitting there? Won’t we get more tranquility and invigoration by lighting it? By watching it cast its spell of peace and beauty? Say it out loud, “I’m gonna go light my candle today.” Then go get your fire stick and light it up.
Chances are, afterward, you’ll probably say, “I should have done that years ago.” Many things in life are that way. If we only lived more in the moment and less for what lies ahead, what lies ahead would probably be a lot more interesting.
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