A dear friend gave me a purple candle when Steve died, it was a unique gift which came with a poem. Sadly I didn’t keep the poem but I’ve been using this candle to meditate, on special times when I've needed that extra boost.

Almost 3 years later and this particular candle is nearly spent. The wick is only about ¼ of an inch long. Every time I light this candle, I appreciate every second of its light.

I’ve been thinking about my candle and have realised that when I had the complete candle, I took it for granted, I imagined it would burn forever.

Why do we wait until something has reached the end of its life to appreciate it? Human nature I guess.

It would be difficult to keep everything we’re grateful for in our thoughts, every second of the day but we can set aside times during our busy lives to stop and enjoy what we have. I’m keeping a Gratitude Journal this year, my candle is sure to be included.

My last few meditations with this candle will be extra special. Every time I light the candle I’ll be wondering if this is the last time.

I won’t be sad when it finally sputters out. It’s served me well over the years. I will say good-bye and thank it!

I have already picked another candle to replace my treasured purple one, it will never be the same, that purple candle has too many memories. My new candle will light my room and provide a new focus for my meditations.

“All things that have form eventually decay." -Orochimaru”

I can't believe writing this blog made me cry this morning, thank goodness I have a wonderful Zumba class to change my state to a happy one.

Do you have anything you’re attached to that you’d hate to lose?

#MyPrelovedLife : 3/2/20