There is that urge to be the only--or failing that, the brightest-- candle on the altar Who has not felt it? To stand alone in the spotlight, glowing with specialness! I think it has to do with wanting reassurance that we are indeed special, that everyone, and especially God knows who we are, particularly, and knows how brightly we shine! We don't care to be 'just another' anything... We are not inclined to sharing... We want to be admired by strangers and friends and family, and especially... Sign in to see full entry.