Why Candles Are so Important in Our Lives?

    Candles are essential part of our lives , candles accompany us since forever , they are even older than lights , but maybe you are asking why they are important now? especially with the existence of lights . The answer will be in this article.

Enhance the Atmosphere

Psychologists have known for some time that a person’s environment can impact health and wellness. The colors, sounds, and structure of a room or space can greatly influence a person’s sense of security, mood, and mental health.

A candle-lit room can go a long way toward setting the kind of atmosphere you desire. You could use candles to enhance the setting in a few ways, such as:

• Adding more warmth and light on a gloomy or cold day
• Creating a romantic feel
• Adding to a relaxed and tranquil setting

Support Meditation and Spirituality

You can take the mood-boosting quality of candles even further by including them in your meditation practice.

A lit candle with a scent that is comforting or relaxing can set the stage for devoting time to silent meditation, mindfulness exercises, or even prayer.

Improve Sleep

The CDC (Center for Disease Control) reports that 10% of adults don’t get the recommended 7 hours of sleep every night.

While it’s all too common for people to complain about not getting enough rest, lack of sleep can have many negative health effects—like weight gain, memory loss, and other more serious conditions like diabetes.

Use a candle to help calm and ready yourself for a good night of sleep. Incorporate this into other practices like avoiding screen time right before bed and ensuring your room is completely dark.

Choosing the Right Candles to Burn

While candles can have meditative, relaxing, and invigorating effects, it’s important to choose quality candles to burn.

You don’t want to release unnecessary toxins or expose yourself or your loved ones to dangerous byproducts.

Instead of buying bargain candles that are iffy when it comes to the quality of ingredients, choose a luxury candle you can trust. It pays to spend a bit more on a candle that you can feel confident burning.

Try to avoid candles made of paraffin wax. These candles are known to burn much faster and more toxic than safer alternatives—like beeswax or pure soy candles.

If you feel adventurous or cautious about candles, you could even make DIY candles at home. All you need is beeswax and a wick and any essential oils you’d like to add to your home-made creations.