How Can You Relate A Candle To Your Life?

Right now, there’s no such thing as too much. With our kids either in hybrid or homeschooling, us working from home, restaurants at half capacity, birthday parties turned into drive-in events, and political and racial unrest raging, it can seem like there’s nothing to celebrate right now. Yet, this pandemic has taught us some lessons that make our lives a little better. Spending time at home, enjoying family dinners and game nights, enjoying the warm summer weather, surrounded by a newly planted garden in the yard, having a glass of wine, taking a long phone call with a friend—these are reminders to embrace the special moments that make our lives meaningful.

So, we invite you to join us in celebrating World Candle Month and the many ways candles can light up our world and add fragrance to our lives.

Boost Mood and Reduce Stress

The soft light and scent of candles not only reduce stress, but they can also help improve our mood. “Scent can have a positive impact on mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase confidence, and physical and cognitive performance,” says Theresa Molnar, executive director of the Olfactory Institute. Inhaled scents travel to the brain, where their neurological effects can alter mood. So light a candle and celebrate all the struggles you’ve overcome over the past few months.

Helps us transition from day to night

The first day of fall is September 22, and with it come shorter days and longer nights. Since many of us are spending more time at home, it’s a great way to celebrate the change of seasons and light candles. Once the kids are done with homeschooling, you’ve finished your last virtual session of the day; you begin the transition to the night. It’s the perfect time to light candles and set the mood for the evening.

Reminds us of people and places

Many of us haven’t been able to see our families and loved ones in recent years. Even our annual vacation plans have been canceled. Newlyweds have had to cancel weddings, and birthdays have become another excuse to gather for drinks. Everything seems different, and we all feel a little lonely at times. However, our sense of smell is one of our strongest connections to memory. So light that candle that reminds you of a good old memory, and enjoy the ones you carefully selected. Remember the smell and memories of those precious times.

Helps us celebrate

From birthday cakes to religious celebrations, candles are part of the important moments in our lives. However, we don’t always need a milestone to celebrate. Lighting a candle in the evening can create a festive atmosphere, provide extra light for your outdoor evening, or turn an ordinary dinner into a party. Make the most of these little moments because they are the everyday milestones in our lives.