A Gentle Guided Journaling Moment

Coming soon Spring/Summer 26 - A guided journal to go with this series. Check back to my website soon. Carrie's Handmade Essentials Journals in my shop Moments that Matter Facebook Group

Coming soon Spring/Summer 26 - A guided journal to go with this series. Check back to my website soon. Carrie's Handmade Essentials Journals in my shop Moments that Matter Facebook group

Coming soon Spring/Summer 26 - A guided journal to go with this series. Check back to my website soon. Carrie's Handmade Essentials Journals in my shop Moments that Matter Facebook group

Coming soon Spring/Summer 26 - A guided journal to go with this series. Check back to my website soon. Carrie's Handmade Essentials Journals in my shop Moments that Matter Facebook Group

When life feels overwhelming, the answer isn’t always to do more — sometimes it’s to make things smaller. In this episode, we explore a gentle journaling approach designed to help you slow down, name how you’re feeling, and reconnect with yourself one small moment at a time. This episode is especially supportive if you’re: feeling emotionally stretched or overwhelmed a caregiver or highly sensitiv...

In this episode of Oil and Light, I invite you to step with me into the season of Autumn. Together, we’ll reflect on the harvests we’ve gathered this year — the goals, dreams, relationships, and self-care practices that have taken root and grown. I’ll guide you through a series of gentle journaling prompts to help you notice your growth, honor your challenges, and celebrate even the smallest bless...

Carrie Scharf, in her episode of the Oil and Light podcast, delves into the concept of gratitude and its role in both our spiritual and skincare routines. She guides listeners through a visualization exercise to internalize gratitude, comparing it to inner skincare that softens the rigidity within us and brightens our outlook on life. The episode also includes guided journaling prompts to further...

In the latest episode of "Oil and Light," host Carrie Scharf discusses the importance of self-care during the fall season. She emphasizes the need to slow down and create personalized evening rituals aimed at both soothing the skin and calming the spirit. Tips include transforming one's space with soft lighting and comforting scents, and nourishing the skin with warm, hydrating products like herba...

In this episode of Oil and Light, host Carrie Scharf explores the principle of letting go as a form of self-care and renewal. Inspired by the changing seasons, she suggests that just like trees shedding their leaves to make room for new growth, we too must let go of old habits, negative thoughts, and physical clutter for our own personal growth. To facilitate this process, Carrie introduces journa...

In the first episode of 'Oil and Light,' host Carrie Scharf leads a thoughtful exploration around the importance of carving out tranquil spaces in everyday life. Encouraging listeners to find or rejuvenate their own 'quiet corners,' Carrie shares the concept of a sacred space as a personal sanctuary for rest, renewal, and strength. Offering prompts for reflection, she asks the audience to consider...

In her latest episode of Oil and Light, Carrie Scharf guides listeners on a journey to embrace the metaphorical light in their lives, especially during life's darkest seasons. She begins with a heartfelt scripture reading from Psalm 119:105, providing comfort and reminding listeners that God's light is always there to guide them. Next, she delves into a poignant and meaningful poem by Emily Dickin...

The podcast, hosted by Carrie Scharf, is a deep exploration of the transformative power of journaling as a spiritual practice, often referred to as soul journaling. The practice is emphasized not as a place for perfect sentences or impeccable penmanship but as a sacred space for deep reflection, listening, and healing. The audience is led through the process of creating a serene journaling space,...

Finally, a self-care plan that actually fits your life — no fluff, no guilt, no impossible routines. As a special needs mom, your days are heavy: IEP meetings, therapy schedules, sensory meltdowns, and the constant mental load leave little room for your own well-being. Generic advice like “just take a bath” doesn’t work — it feels like another thing to fail at. This episode introduces Hold the Gui...

Step into a soft pause with this monthly guided journaling moment. 🌸 Reflect on your week, reconnect with God, and nourish your soul with gentle prompts, tiny skincare rituals, and moments of stillness. Perfect for women over 40 who crave calm, creativity, and faith-centered self-care. Skincare and Self Care Newsletter and Membership Journals, Books, and Downloads

If you’re an introvert or highly sensitive soul who loves peaceful reflection and faith-centered self-care, I’ve created something special for you 🌸 Each month, I’ll be sharing a free Quiet Radiance Audio Workshop — short, soothing audio sessions you can listen to anytime you need a moment of calm. No live calls, no pressure — just quiet renewal for your skin, spirit, and soul. This month’s Quiet...