One of the most profound lessons of the Chanukah flame is that it mirrors the very essence of your soul. The Book of Proverbs teaches that the flame of G-d is the soul of man, and indeed, a flickering, restless, upward-reaching flame is the closest image of what your soul looks like — transcendent, defiant of gravity, yet infused with divine light. Chanukah reminds us that each of us is indispensable, a unique piece of the divine on earth. While all material things are mortal and subject to impermanence, the divine flame within us is eternal. Every morning, we thank G-d for returning our souls to us — a reminder that we were chosen to be here and now, and that nobody can take our place in the world or in our mission.
When a person recognizes that their soul is a flame of G-d, infused with purpose and divine trust, it cultivates confidence, courage, and endurance. This awareness allows us to confront life’s challenges with hope and determination, transforming impossibility into achievement. As you look at the Chanukah flame, see yourself reflected in it — a living flame of the divine, with the power to illuminate, to warm, and to transform every place and every person you encounter. In that light, Chanukah becomes not only a celebration of miracles, but a celebration of the eternal, divine spark within you.
