Lit from Within: A Self-Care Journey Through Scent and Stillness

Lit from Within: A Self-Care Journey Through Scent and Stillness

✨ Lit From Within: Changing Lives One Page at a Time

When we created Lit From Within: A Self-Care Journey Through Scent and Stillness, our vision was simple: to give women (and anyone who pours so much into others) a tool to pause, reconnect, and return home to themselves. What we didn’t expect was just how deeply this book would resonate with readers—and how it would become a companion in their personal journeys of healing, balance, and renewal.


🌿 A Soul-Nourishing Companion

Readers have shared that Lit From Within has given them permission to rest, reset, and rediscover their worth. The gentle storytelling, journal prompts, and reflections serve as reminders that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

One reader described it this way:

“I finally feel seen. This book reminded me that slowing down isn’t weakness—it’s strength. Every time I light a candle and open Lit From Within, I feel like I’m reconnecting with myself.”


🕯️ More Than a Book

What makes Lit From Within unique is how it pairs seamlessly with the ritual of candlelight. Many readers light their favorite Polished Wick candle before journaling, turning the pages into a calming practice of stillness and reflection. This pairing has helped create sacred spaces in busy lives—moments where peace becomes possible.


💛 Lives Being Changed

From busy mothers rediscovering balance, to professionals navigating burnout, to women learning to give themselves grace—the stories we hear are inspiring:

  • Renewed Energy: Readers share they feel lighter, more focused, and more encouraged after journaling with the prompts.

  • Emotional Healing: The guided reflections have helped many release feelings of guilt and reclaim their sense of self.

  • Daily Encouragement: Some have even made it part of their morning or evening routine, starting or ending their day with calm and clarity.


🌟 The Ripple Effect

The greatest joy has been seeing how Lit From Within isn’t just impacting individuals—it’s creating ripples. Women are sharing their copies with friends, discussing prompts with their families, and even starting small groups around the book. What began as a personal guide is now becoming a community movement of self-care and encouragement.


✨ Your Invitation

If you’ve been searching for a reminder that you are not behind, not too late, and that you are becoming—Lit From Within is for you. It’s more than a book; it’s a journey back to yourself.

📖 Available now on The Polished Wick Candle Company Website

  • Hardback: $14.99

  • E-Book: $9.99 (Coming 11/1/2025)

Pair it with your favorite Polished Wick candle for the full self-care experience.

💛 May this book remind you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the light that’s always been inside of you.

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