“Man loves company —
even if it is only that
of a small burning candle.”
~ G.C. Lichtenberg

There are many things in life that nurture my soul. A lighted candle is one of them. Last month, while shopping at CVS, I happened to see a candle which caught my attention. It was made by WoodWick and, not surprisingly, it had a wooden wick. The selection of scents was minimal, so I selected one I thought I might like. In the month it sat on my desk here in my home office, I enjoyed it immensely. I lit it almost every night until, one night, it went out. The entire candle had been used up.

Kathy and I were walking in the Valley Fair Mall the other night when we passed the Yankee Candle store. We stopped in to look around. Much to my delight, I found an extensive selection of WoodWick candles. I purchased two: one with a vanilla scent, the other with three levels of wax which create three different scents before the candle dies out. 

What’s special about these candles is the wooden wick. It makes a gentle crackling sound as it burns. Having the candle on my desk is much like experiencing the coziness of a small fireplace in my work space. It is relaxing, soothing, and, yes, nurturing to my soul.

The vanilla candle is burning on my desk this evening. The aroma is captivating. The flickering of the light is calming, and the crackling sound is mesmerizing. The candle contributes to a perfect environment for writing.  

I must admit, I’m spoiled now. I’ve always enjoyed having a lighted candle in my work space, but now that I’ve experienced the WoodWick candle, no other candle will suffice.