For anyone who has lite a candle and sat quietly you will understand how easy it is to come entranced by the flicker. It may only be for a few sections but the possibility to full succumb to it is there. Did you know that different colored candles can help you focus on different things during meditation.
Example white is for clarity and gold is for wealth, who would have thought a color could evoke a spiritual feeling. Of course different scents come into play also, with essential oils to heal the body and fragrant oils that may trigger memories or emotions.
Here are some great articles on how to get started:
Using Colored Candles for meditation