Turn off all the lights in your meeting place, and have your group discuss darkness. Ask questions like: "How do you feel when you are in the dark?"; "Are you afraid, anxious, or content?"; or "In your mind, what kinds of behaviors and attitudes love the darkness?"
Hand everyone a candle and ask, "Where (to what place or group of people) would you like to be the light in the darkness (i.e. workplace, neighborhood, foreign country)? As they answer that question, have them light their candles. As each person lights their candle, the room will grow brighter. This is your opportunity to ask, "What happened as each of us lit our candles? What does this simple exercise illustrate?"
Leader: Bring enough candles for every person in your group. Be sure to have matches or a lighter.
