Throw it in the candle! (And watch your worries melt away like wax in a flame)

Vaclav Pleska
May 3
2 min read

We have a little magic trick for you. No, you won't need a crystal ball, incense or a shaman's drum. All you need is... a candle. Yeah, the regular scented thing that usually burns when visitors come or the power goes out.

But beware: A candle is not just a romantic prop. It's an emotional recycling station.

You light it - and instead of throwing it in the trash, you throw in your bad thoughts, anger, remorse, anxiety, or even what's bugging you about your neighbor. You wait... and poof, everything goes up in flames.

5 miracles that happen when you throw it in a candle

Blow off stress like fireworks on New Year's Eve As soon as you imagine throwing your boss who emailed you on Saturday night into the flame, your body will experience nirvana.
You'll calm your brain without a meditation app. Watching The Flame is like Netflix for your nervous system. Only without the subscription.
You'll gain a sense of power (without the dictatorial tendencies) "I control what I keep and what I let burn." Boom. Personal power activated.
You start breathing... for real. Suddenly you notice you're breathing calmly. It's like you just escaped from chaos into a lavender spa.
You realise what's inside you that's pulling you down. And when you realize it, you can let it go. Nice and smoky.

5 Tips on Where and How to Do It

Bathroom = sanctuary of peace Light a candle during your bath and mentally throw in “today totally sucked.” That’s modern-day Zen.
Kitchen table = altar of forgiveness Before dinner, burn the grudge from that argument you had three days ago and enjoy your soup in peace.
Work desk = survival zone Whenever a coworker drives you nuts, just look at your candle and whisper, “This one’s for you, Barbara from HR.”
Before bed = mental cleanse Instead of doomscrolling, light a candle, jot down what’s bothering you... and imagine the flame eating it all.
New beginning rituals New moon? New year? New haircut? Light a candle, say goodbye to old baggage, and make room for better stuff.

How It Helps Others Feel Better Too

When you burn your emotional trash, you stop throwing it at others.You know what’s better than a scented candle? A person who’s not emotionally toxic. That person... is now you. Congratulations! 🕯✨

Bonus? Other people will see your candle-lighting ritual and ask:“Hey, what are you doing?”And you’ll say:“Burning... in a healthy way.”Next thing you know, your mom, your coworker, or your best friend starts letting go of their stuff too—and just like that, the world becomes a little lighter.

Final Thought: Let It Burn. The Candle Can Handle It.

Some things just aren’t worth keeping—not in your head, not in your heart, not on your shelf.Light that candle, toss it all in—metaphorically!—and watch your day get lighter.

You can breathe again. You can smile. And most importantly: you can let it go.

So next time something messes with your vibe, don’t post a passive-aggressive status.Don’t raid the fridge.Don’t slam the door.

👉 Just throw it into the candle.

Have a nice day!

Vashek