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The Candle That Took Away Fear

Flame Fed by Courage

By GoldenSpeechPublished 2 months ago 1 min read

A candle lit in a monastery burned brighter whenever someone confronted something frightening. Monks used it during rituals, watching its flame rise with each confession of vulnerability. Visitors came from afar, not to worship the candle, but to witness how acknowledging fear transformed it. When the last monk passed away, the candle extinguished itself — its purpose fulfilled.

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