The four candles

The four candles

August 2014

By Life Positive

There were four candles burning in a room. The first one said, “I am Peace. However, nobody can keep me lit forever. I believe I will blow out.” Its flame rapidly diminished and went out completely.

The second one said, “I am Faith. I am no longer indispensable, so it does not make any sense that I stay lit any longer.” When it finished talking, a breeze softly blew it out.

The third candle spoke at its turn. “I am Love. I do not have the strength to stay lit. People put me aside and don’t understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them.” And waiting no longer, it blew out.

Suddenly, a child entered the room and saw the three candles blown out. “Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit till the end.” Saying this, the child began to cry. Then the fourth candle spoke, “Don’t be afraid. We can again light the other candles while I am still burning. I am Hope.”

With shining eyes, the child took the candle of Hope and lit the other candles.