“ Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

I'm laying in my bed, with the only light coming from my computer and my lavender scented candle. The flame of the candle dances irregularly to whatever air or wind is pushing it or pulling it. It looks like a hyper active child.

Lit candles can evoke so many different emotions, and be used for so many different purposes. Before the light bulb was invented in 1879, the main purpose of candles was to give light to lead someone home in the dark, and give you warmth and protection. Candles also partake a big role in traditions and religions, still the day of today.

Birthday candles. Each year one more, and each year a wish. I pretend that each candle is a birthday candle, so I can make more than just one wish a year. The trick is to be able to blow all your candles out at once, then you are lucky. Sometimes I would get trick candles, that magically light up by themselves again after you blew them out already- oh, how fun!

Grave candle lights. To honor someone, show appreciation and let your loved one know you are thinking about them. In Poland, I would sometimes go to the graveyard at dark (not alone, I'm not that creepy), to find a beautiful canvas of different candles with a rainbow of colors setting an amazingly warm atmosphere in a cold place. Knowing that all these people put up a candle for a loved one, or maybe even for a random, lonely grave, warms your heart.

Romantic candles. Valentines day, or your anniversary with your lover, or just a romantic candle lit dinner. A simple candle can create such an intimate atmosphere and create that vibe you are looking for. Convince your boyfriend that it's not corny to have candles! Yes, 96 % of the candles are purchased by women, but let him be the 4 %.

Lonely coziness. Just like me now- to cozy up your room, have some soft light that warms your face, and brightens your closed eyelids, making it feel like a sunset. The lonely coziness candles are the worst in my opinion, because their purpose can vary dramatically. If you are feeling melancholic, this can only intensify it, and bring you down. Yet, if you are feeling cheerful, this can only brighten up your day even more.

For whatever reason or occasion I light up a candle, I remember what Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism said," there are thousands of candles that can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreased by being shared".

But please, remember to blow out your candles so you can a. make a wish, and b. that your shared happiness can live on without your house turning into a camp fire.