Light a Candle

Take a breath. Light a candle. Send a little light out into the world — for yourself, for someone you love, or for all of us.

— candles lit

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Take a Moment

Before your candle is placed among the others, pause for a moment.

Sit comfortably, and take three slow breaths — in, and out.

Let your mind settle, the way still water clears on its own.

Step 2 of 4

Before continuing, take a moment to reflect on why you're lighting this candle.

Is it for yourself? For someone you love? A hope, a prayer, a wish for the world?

Quietly form that aspiration — you'll be invited to share it next.

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Step 4 of 4

Thank you for taking this moment. Your light now joins everyone else's.

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[Words of wisdom from Kindling Hope — to be added]

— Zhen-Ru, Kindling Hope

If this moment meant something to you, here's where you can go next — but there's no obligation at all.