Candle lighting

A ghostly candle flame, hypnotically floating in front of you.

We live by the light of those we love, whether they are here or gone. That light is inextinguishable. To have the light and...

Taken this past weekend in Wells Cathedral, candles lit in prayer for the memory of a loved one. Today we heard that someone we knew, through our close friends, has passed away suddenly - although we didn't know them very well it was still a shock and I thought a small token on Flickr would show our thoughts are with them.

Lots of candles - looks pretty.

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Fire Meditation There are several different ways to benefit from the energy of the fire element in your meditative practice. One common method is to focus on the flame of a candle that you've placed three to six feet in front of you. After you've gazed at the flame for several minutes, close your eyes and imagine it: Send anything that threatens your balance and peace into the flame, and feel yourself becoming more light and pure.

Light a candle for the missing in America

The thing about candles is that they actually create very little light. In the movies they make it look like a few candles will illuminate an entire room. In truth, a candle creates more shadow than light.