lighting a spanish gardenia candle
1. remove intensely scented gardenia petals
2. place in a prayer bowl for a fragrant offering
3. toss in warm bath and swim through petals
4. soak your hands in butter-white petals for lingering scent on fingertips
5. place them in a locket by your heart
6.weave them into a halo to wear when dancing a mesmerizing tarantella
7. remember that flowers are a simple ritual and that life smells good
8. light the candle

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