In that case I think that the salt lamps are a wonderful alternative. They have a nice ambiance that signals to our brain "something special is happening" esp. if you don't use them often at other times. The light from the bulb is a modern analog for fire. If you want to actually set something 🧵

on fire of course, a different solution will be needed. I have a small cauldron with a nice bed of sand and a lid that I use for burning things but burning paper can be unpredictable when moving air catches embers and hot ashes. (My ex was a former firefighter so safety concerns are 🚨 in my head.)

My apartment complex has a strict no-flame rule AND I just had a kitchen fire last week! So something mimicking combustion is preferred. Thanks for your input, I appreciate it!

You are welcome! Yeah I am a homeowner but I definitely feel like I am moving away from burning (other than incense/herb bundles) unless I feel like there's no other way. I love flame but I guess I am just moving towards different methods. (And I can be inattentive and forgetful too.)