Becoming Your Own Light in the Darker Seasons

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, we find ourselves moving through one of nature’s great transitions—the shift of seasons. Every fall, the sun sets a little earlier and our mornings awaken in softer shadows. For many, this change stirs emotions of melancholy or loss. Yet nature gently reminds us that the darker months are not a punishment—they are an invitation.

In this episode, Laurie Wondra explores the sacred rhythm of the Earth’s cycles and what it means to become your own light when daylight wanes. The Wheel of the Year is always turning—summer’s outward energy gives way to autumn’s call for reflection and renewal. Our ancestors honored this time through harvest rituals and thanksgiving, celebrating not only abundance but the wisdom of slowing down, conserving energy, and tending the inner flame.

Through gentle storytelling and spiritual reflection, Laurie invites you to see this season differently. The Earth isn’t losing light—she’s balancing. The light turns inward, and so do we. Just as animals prepare and trees release, we too are guided to trust the natural rhythm of rest, reflection, and rebirth.

Pause with Laurie in this mindful conversation to breathe, realign, and remember that the same light fading from the horizon is awakening within you.