Good afternoon, beautiful.
I’ve been thinking about what it really means to nourish ourselves. It’s not just about what we eat or how we care for our skin, but how we feed our minds and hearts too. This week, I’ve been slowing down a little, taking time to breathe between tasks, and noticing how even the smallest pauses can feel like nourishment.
Let’s take that thought to the page with this week’s journaling prompt.
Ink & Wildflowers
Word of the week: Nourish
Word garden: gentle • replenish • restore • sustain
When we choose to nourish ourselves, we choose presence. It’s the quiet act of saying, “I matter.” Whether it’s five minutes with a cup of tea or a walk in the garden, nourishment is found in the moments we often overlook.
Creative Journaling Prompt:
Write about one area of your life that feels depleted right now. What would nourishment look like there?
Scripture:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Quote:
“To nourish the soul, we must feed it with stillness.” — Unknown
✨ A Moment of Pause
If you’re loving this reflection on nourishment, you’ll love the Moments of Light​ zine.​
Each issue is a printed invitation to slow down, journal, and tend your inner garden—with seasonal reflections, herbal rituals, and faith-filled beauty.
📖Take a quiet moment for yourself — explore the latest issue of Moments of Light. → October’s theme: Prepare.​
Now that we’ve nourished the soul, let’s nourish the skin with something soothing and simple.
Lavender & Honey Replenishing Mask
Ingredients:
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp lavender buds (finely crushed)
1 tsp plain yogurt
Directions: Mix together, apply to clean skin, and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse gently with warm water. Your skin will feel soft, calm, and deeply cared for.
As your mask works its magic, you might enjoy this week’s podcast episode:
🎧Hygge for the Soul: Finding Comfort in Aging Gracefully.
As we grow older, comfort takes on new meaning. It’s no longer about chasing youth—but about finding warmth, stillness, and peace in the everyday moments God gives us.
In this episode of Plants, Flowers, Oils & Whimsy, I explore the heart of hygge—the art of coziness—and how it can become a spiritual practice for women embracing the beauty of aging. Learn how slowing down brings radiance, how warmth and light create connection, and how small daily rituals can draw you closer to God.
✨ Listen and be reminded: radiance comes from peace, not pressure.
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​Before we close, a gentle reminder to pause and notice the beauty in your day.
Radiant Things I’m Loving:
Sitting by the window with morning light on my face.
A spoonful of honey in my tea.
The sound of rain while journaling.
May this week bring you moments of deep nourishment and quiet joy.
With love,
Carrie
P.S. What’s one small way you’re nourishing yourself this week? Hit reply and tell me — I’d love to hear.
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