warmth of a growing flame

There are times in your life when you feel the flame within you flicker, but not in a way like a cool breeze which is jeopardizing its existence but instead a warm cover that makes the flicker grow just a bit and catches your attention. I have been surrounded by cool breezes and fighting to protect the flame. The process has been exhausting. I have a few people who have helped me tend to the flame, reminding me to add oil for fuel, and to remind me that even the smallest flame dispels the darkness around and emits heat.

But what a feeling when you expect a cool breeze and instead feel a momentary warm shield. Not knowing how long it lasts but that isn't the point, it is just feeling the flame have a moment to grow and flurish, it truly adds to its overall strength and to handle the cool breezes when they do come.