Story of a Candle

There was an unlighted candle and it was used for all purposes, except to give light. It was displayed for all to see, it was used as a paperweight, but never to give light. One day, it came into contact with this group of lighted candles, and it was lighted by them. This candle, has finally found the purpose of its being, which is to give light. It felt safe among all the other candles, among their warmth and care.

However, all good things come to an end, and the time has come for the candle to leave its friends. It was sorry to have to go. It was sad to have to leave its friends. It was scared to leave its safe haven. It was worried that it might not be able to remain lighted, for there are strong winds, which might blow out its light and there are strong rains which might extinguish its flame, its happiness and its purpose.

Yet, it should never have doubted its purpose. It shall try to continue giving light, from its inner strength, so that it may one day light up other unlighted candles, just as its friends had done so for it.