I didn’t know that I needed this challenge as much as I did. I have always used candles. I was drawn to the flame as a little kid and have always just loved the scent and feeling of a candle. To me whenever I light one it’s a feeling of home. So using candles in my practice is a given. I have been blocked for a few weeks now, not only in my practice but In my self healing journey as well. I know that I was blocking myself, it’s my old trusty habit to do so. Being stuck is more comfortable than venturing into the unknown. So yesterday I believe I watched @SilverBear anoint and dress her candle and I was inspired to do the same. So tonight I had to move my altar to my dining room because my daughter fell asleep in my room and I didn’t want to disturb her so I took some thyme, mugwort, bay leaves and salt. I wrote my intentions on the bay leaf and then crushed them all up , I anointed the candle with lavender and then dressed it in my herbs. I sprinkled the rest into the bottom of my cauldron and lite my candle. I did the spells 8 white candle meditation and all though it wasn’t completely peaceful (thanks to my pupper wanting to eat) it was what I needed as I was drawn to the white light. I finished my meditation and watched the candle flame dance for the next 45 mins. Once the candle was almost out I used my snuffer and put out the flame and then threw the rest of my herbs back to the earth. I thanked the goddess and god and journaled my experience. The 
of my candle tonight burned so bright and strong and reminded me that I have grown so much and am much stronger than I give myself credit for, that I have already walked so many new paths and can continue to do so without fear because I am exactly where I need to be and am headed the direction I need to go.
It was exactly what i needed to unblock myself.
I know everything happens the way it is supposed to but I will forever be grateful that I found Spells8, and that these challenges do just that, they challenge me and help me heal myself.