This weekend, as clocks “fall back” across 48 U.S. states, we join many nations worldwide that have already made this seasonal adjustment to make the most of diminishing daylight.
It might feel like we’re gaining an hour; in truth, we’re merely redistributing time, aligning ourselves with the season’s rhythms. Daylight Saving Time was introduced during World War I to conserve energy by maximizing natural light and connecting our daily routines to the sun’s cycles. Though modern life has moved away from the agrarian lifestyles that once depended on the sun’s schedule, this tradition connects us to nature’s rhythms. It’s a simple yet shared act that shows we still adjust our lives to the planet’s quieter cycles.
As we “fall back” this year, this “extra” hour offers a moment to pause, reflect, and adopt a different pace not just on Sunday but for the next six months. With “shorter” afternoons and more time spent in the quiet of darkness, it’s an invitation to turn inward, share warmth with loved ones, and appreciate simple comforts.
Pause and embrace our shared journey through the seasons, making the most of each passing day by aligning ourselves, even slightly, with the natural world.
Two Links Du Jour:
How to Prepare Your Body and Mind for the end of Daylight Saving Time – Associated Press
Daylight Saving Time Statistics – Time and Date
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