your inner spark isn't gone-it's just hibernating

It's that time of year when the days shorten, the skies feel quiet, and everything, including you, seems to slow down.

- By Lindsey Benoit O'Connell, Meditation teacher and founder of The LAB Wellness

You're not broken or burned out; you're just a little...meh, as if your spark is taking a seasonal nap.
Our resident meditation teacher, Lindsey Benoit O'Connell, has a gentle reminder: Your spark hasn't disappeared—it's simply in hibernation. If you're feeling off, take this as your permission slip to stop pushing and start pausing. That energy, that fire, is still there—it's just in winter mode. Here's how to keep it glowing while giving yourself the rest you need.

“Winter Energy” Is Real

Nature slows down in winter—and so should we. Bears are napping, trees are in conservation mode, and even houseplants are chilling out. So why do we expect ourselves to run at full speed when our bodies and minds are quietly whispering, Pause; breathe; rest?