Meditation Monday

Happy Monday Lit Fam! Take your time today. Your goals and dreams deserve to be planned out well, and executed with patience. Do not rush YOUR process! A candle does not fully burn in one sitting- allow your goals to be reached with consistency and dedication.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

We light candles today for ALL the women who are here and who have passed on that were gifted the opportunity to be call “Mom”. Being a mother is a true gift and opportunity to continuously give birth physically, verbally, spiritually and emotionally && we thank all the mothers for being the first to light our paths by bringing us into this world! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! .

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Happy Flower Full Moon!

Happy Flower Full Moon Lit Fam! We are so very excited to experience the LAST super moon of the year! This Flower full moon gives us this amazing opportunity to bloom at the same time as nature! All the flowers are beginning to blossom, animals being born and the Earth is healing! We can take advantage of this Supermoon by .

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1) Lighting your Lit256 candles & creating your flower moon sacred space- remember to include the 5 senses when you create your space

2)Getting Intimate - Yes, in that way..but also being honest with ourselves. What are our fears, doubts, insecurities and how can we begin to overcome them. Also sharing some of these things with someone you deeply trust- don’t be afraid to dig deep to get to your healing.

3) Nurture your Talents- what are some things you have been working on or are passionate about, this is the perfect time to continue developing those things and CREATE! No judgement, let it flow

4) Unlock your Power! - Movement is a great way to release and unlock those parts of you that may be stagnant. Trying yoga, Pilates, or just dancing around your sacred space can aid in the unlocking of any “stuck” energy

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We hope this helps & that you take FULL advantage of the beauty, transformation & healing that will occur over the next few days! Visit us at Lit256.com and follow us @lit256 .

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Sacred Saturday

Happy #SacredSaturday Lit Fam! Today we acknowledge the strength in numbers, in community, in abundance. We are much stronger together and our light will shine so much brighter when we can come together in unison & shine light on one another 🕯✨

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Turn Your Lights Down Low

Dim lighting has a soothing impact on the nervous system. Turn your lights down low and light your Lit 256 Valentines Day candle and experience the positive effects! 🕯💞 Visit our website Lit256.com .

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Creating Sacred Space

As we begin to come to the realization that this quarantine will have many of us in our homes it’s the perfect time to create the space that is best for YOU! When we think of sacred space we want to be thinking about engaging all of our senses. This allows us to impact our nervous system. If our nervous system is not relaxed we will not see positive results mentally, emotionally or spiritually

This is the perfect time to explore what you like or don’t like in your space

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Candles & the Element of Air

Hey Lit Fam! We are still connecting to the elements through candles. Today we highlight air. Without air the candle would not have breath and give light to our sacred space. So today remember to breathe and in doing so give yourself the necessary element to function fully. Visit our website www.lit256.com .

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Candle Memory

Hey Lit Fam! Have you ever experienced build up on the sides of your candle? This is probably due to the very first burn. Burning the candle for ample time to allow for a wax pool with a wide surface area is important to avoid this. Visit our website to learn more ! Www.Lit256.com .

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Candles & the Element of Water

Happy Friday Lit Fam! We are still engaging in connecting to nature through the use of candles. When you light a candle you are igniting different elements of nature. Candle wax is so powerful and behaves just as water does as it changes from solid to liquid to gas. Stay tuned to see what other elements of nature are ignited through the use of candles 🕯💧

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Essential Oils & Candles

Our candles are infused with essential oils because they provide a number of health benefits as well as have a positive impact on mental, emotional and spiritual well- being. Essential oils are also better for the environment due to the fact that they are derived from plants. Using essential oils allows for a subtle yet powerful and healing aroma to fill your space ✨🕯

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Votives, Tealights, Floating ...Oh My!

One of the most amazing things about candles is they allow for you to express your own personal style in your space. Candles come in all different sizes, shapes, scents, and colors; this allows you to create the exact atmosphere or vibe you want. Whether in your office, home or for an event, the possibilities are endless. It is important to know however the function of each type of candle in order to gain the maximum experience of the vibe you are trying to create.

Votives- Votive candles are a medium sized candle that are perfect for decorating a space. These can come in different colors as well. Votives are bigger than tea-lights and allow for a longer burn time. They are relatively inexpensive and add that extra flare and style to a space.

Tea Light- Tea light candles are one the best ways to get the best bang for your buck. They are generally not too expensive, they are light weight and compact, are easily transported from one space to another. Tea lights are perfect to add to dinner tables to set the mood or to put many around your space. They allow for different options as well; to burn them alone or putting them in colored glass jars. A room full of tea lights sets the perfect atmosphere for events such as receptions.

7 Day Prayer- These candles come in different colors in order to bring awareness and fortification to our different chakras. They also are most commonly used for spiritual purposes in ones own sacred space such as an altar. These candles normally have a long burn time ( ie 7 day) and allow for the spirit or energy of whatever you are trying to invoke have a clear path to your space.

Floating- As simple as they are, everyone loves to see floating candles. These are perfect for weddings, baby showers, ceremonies etc. Having the element of water coincide with the element of fire is a breathtaking and beautiful combination. It adds a wow factor. Even having floating candles in your space brings calmness and peace to see fire floating.

These are just a few of the ways different types of candles can enhance your space or event. This is also not an exclusive list. There are so many more styles of candles. We challenge you to try them all and see what resonates with you and your space. Visit our website to see our hand poured soy wax candles as well-and choose the candle that fits your vibe.

As always may your path stay LIT!

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The Science of Candlelight

There is something deeply enchanting and mesmerizing about watching a candle burn. The flicker of the flame can be luring and hypnotic. It’s as if the flame does its own dance and you as the audience member watches in awe as the show proceeds. You are put in a deep meditative state by the flutter of the light. How can a flame be so enticing? How can you be put at ease just by gazing upon this flame?

Fire was discovered over 1 million years ago. This discovery allowed for humans during that time to extend their day, socialize, cook their food, receive warmth and to ward off predators or animals. Fire is and was an essential part of our daily living and survival. We use fire to keep us warm, to cook our food and to heat our homes. We are instinctually attracted to and appreciate fire for all the many things it gives us. Our positive response to fire is an evolutionary adaptation; we had a survival advantage by utilizing fire. So its no wonder that today even just lighting a candle ignites positive and relaxed feelings within us.

When we light a candle our ancient associations with fire are activated within our brains. This causes us to feel relaxed-physically, mentally and emotionally-It doesn't hurt that they smell amazing too! While aesthetic and scent is important-our love for candles goes beyond that-it is adaptive and biological.

Light a candle today and remember to give thanks for all those who came before us for their ingenuity for without them we would not be able to experience the gift of fire and flame.

May your path stay LIT!

Candles and Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese science and art form that began over 3,000 years ago. Feng translates to wind and shui meaning water. Chinese culture puts great emphasis on water and wind as healing components of nature. Good Feng Shui is associated with good health, good luck, longevity and peace. Understanding how items and elements are placed in ones home or office is said to impact the person positively or negatively. The purpose of Feng Shui is to create an environment where there is good energy or chi flowing in and out of the space constantly. The art of Feng Shui has two major components that guide how one should set up a space; the idea of yin and yang and the five elements. In this post we will look at the 5 elements; wood, fire, earth, metal and water.

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These elements are each very important to have in your space in order to create harmony balance and the positive flow of chi. Ideally one would want all the elements represented so it is a constructive flow of each element giving and receiving to one another. So where do candles come in to play? I’m glad you asked. Candles encompass the fire element of Feng Shui. Fire is said to bring passion, success, and romance into one’s life. Think of the life giving force of the sun; it nourishes and sustains all life on Earth. It brings happiness, boldness and bright light hearted feeling. Fire brings warmth, relaxation and sensuality. You can bring the fire element into your space when you don’t feel as creative, when you’re feeling cold or lonely or when you feel weak. Lighting a candle will bring balance and charge the space with the properties of the fire element.

Light a candle today and bring creativity, passion, love, joy and success to your space by engaging the fire element & never let that spark die out!

May your path stay LIT!

What is Aromatherapy?

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Have you ever walked outside and smelled the fresh aroma of the flowers or rain? What types of feelings came up for you? If you are like any other person, smells can bring up various memories some fond, some not so fond. This is the power of our olfactory or sense of smell. When we burn candles with scents we are engaging one of our strongest senses-smell (olfactory). When you cut a lemon or smell flowers this is engaging that sense.This allows for us to go back in time and think of pleasant memories we have associated with a specific scent. This also occurs with candles. Not only can scent trigger memories of places, people, and important events in our lives, inhaling the right essential oil fragrance can reduce stress, improve mood, increase energy, reduce anxiety and aid in a peaceful night's sleep. According to HealthLine Newsletter, aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils medicinally to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. It enhances both physical and emotional health. Aromatherapy is used in different ways; diffusers, lotions, body oils, inhalers, spritzers and last but not least candles. Lit 256 is adamant about utilizing essential oils in our candles so that our customers can have the most healing experience every time they light one of our candles. The scents should relax, release and rejuvenate the mind body and spirit.

Head over to our store to check out which essential oil blend is right for you!

May your path stay LIT!