Time is something I hold dear to me because I understand that it is limited, and we only have a small portion to utilize. I try to live each day to the fullest and use my time on earth to live a meaningful life; and to, perhaps, shed a bit of light into the lives of others. For humans are like candles; fragile and unpredictable. A person needs to be cared for because without the proper protection and maintenance, the slightest breeze could extinguish their time on earth.

For far too long, I have witnessed the light dimming from the people I hold dearest to me: my family. No matter how I feel or what I do, I cannot salvage my family’s flame because we all need to work together. We all need to recognize that everyone hits ruts during their time on earth and that yes, our family has seen better days. Nothing is hopeless or worth giving up on, and instead of turning our cheek, we should try to protect the family flame. Each one of us could burn a little brighter and do more to keep our family alive. So why not try?

The flame of a candle, is much like the flame found inside of a human heart.
With just the right spark it can be lit, but it must be cared for if it is to remain burning bright
Because with a gust of wind, this fragile flame could be reduced to ashes.