The Gentle Pull
The burnt wick of the aroma candle had been mostly submerged in its own wax. It had drooped due to being burnt and rolled over itself forming a 'u' to get drowned in its own wax. Due to this, the exposed part of the wick was barely there to burn and hence the candle was burning very low. The flame was almost as if it was about to extinguish. During this time, a slight pull with the gentlest force to prop it sparked a new life into it. As the wick rose over the candle wax and was no longer submerged, it started burning brighter giving more light to the surroundings and thereby fulfilling its purpose. Similarly, all of us may at some time in life be like the burnt wick of the candle. When we are so submerged in our responsibilities that unknown to us our energies are drooping, all we need is a gentle pull to prop us above that sea of duties and commitments. And, lo and behold! We are again ready to shine brighter and fulfill our purpose to the best of our abilities. Be that ge...