Each season holds meaning in our lives. Some seasons, like spring and summer, create energy with their abundant light.

But, the end of Daylight Savings Time in the fall introduces a season where light becomes scarce. The transition can be difficult for some. Many suffer from seasonal affective disorder as less sunlight impacts the production of serotonin and melatonin. Yes, after 100 years of Daylight Savings Time, our bodies still struggle to process the change and prepare for winter.

Winter is a time for the plants and animals to go into survival mode. The trees shed their leaves and prepare for the storms of winter. The animals store up food or hibernate. Oddly enough, even in the harshest of winters, neither the plants or the animals seem to be bothered by the cold or the darkness. But, we humans are. So, what is the message that nature is trying to send us? And, how can we learn to weather the storm and come out more resilient on the other side?