A Love Letter to Candlelight

Candles encourage us to slow down and savor the beauty of simplicity. They add artistry to our surroundings; and create inviting spaces within our spaces. A simple candle on the table elevates the meal long before any food has appeared; and encourages the feeling of relaxation even before your treatment begins.

Candles are more than 5,000 years old. Until our recent “lightbulb” moment, they were simply how we saw after dark. But they were so much more. Before clocks, they were how we kept time. During public emergencies, they were how we sent life-saving signals from afar. We depended on them for navigation, heating and cooking; and for most medical practices. Their creation evolved into an art form, with decorative candle and candlestick making becoming esteemed crafts and professions

Candles enable us to invite fire into our homes and lives; a small burning fragment of an endless flame that connects us to our ancestors. They provide more than a source of literal illumination—they embody hope, resilience, and peace. From the Olympic torch to their use in spiritual ceremonies, we continually find comfort and inspiration in their flicker.

Candlelight is the closest we have to ethereal light; it connects us to something beyond. For this reason, the act of lighting a candle carries profound meaning; it symbolizes the illumination of love, the warmth of togetherness, and the possibility of kindling hope even in the darkest of times.