Four candles were burning in a dark room. Their ambiance was so soft, you could hear them speak. The first candle said “I am Peace, but these days there is violence, hatred and catastrophes everywhere. It seems like the world doesn’t want me anymore. Therefore, I can’t stay here, and with that the candle of Peace went out.
The Second candle said, “I am trust and today there are lies and deceit and greed everywhere. I don’t think I am needed anymore. Therefore, I can’t stay here, and with that the candle of Trust went out.
The Third candle sadly said, “I am love, I have the power to keep burning, but today, everyone is so busy, no one has time for me. People have even forgotten to love their loved ones. I cannot bear this, therefore I am also going from this world, and with that, the candle of Love went out.
Just then, an innocent boy entered the room and seeing the extinguished candles, he said, “why didn’t you candles burn until the end? The Fourth candle said to the boy, “Dear child, don’t be sad. I am hope, and while I am burning, you can light the rest of the candles again.” Hearing this, the child took the candle of Hope and relit the candles of Peace, Faith and Love
Moral: When everything looks bad and there is darkness all around, don’t give up Hope because it has so much that it can give back to you when you feel everything is lost. Keep you candle of hope lit because if it keeps on burning, it can keep your candles of Peace, Trust and Love burning bright.