Light a candle today with these words and intentions:
Even as the days grow shorter,
and our homes shrink smaller,
and our wicks burn lower,
and our will to endure flickers,
we light this [candle]
to kindle a flame of warmth
as a reminder
of the connection that draws us in
to a community that opens us up
in gratitude
for the breath in our lungs
and the love in our hearts,
for the gift of this day,
Alive.
-Amy Brooks