Hi there
When I wrote the chapter Your Body Craves Light years ago, I had no idea how deep that truth would go. Back then, I knew light was essential — for our health and our spirit. But what I’ve come to realize is this:
They’re not separate.
Physical light and spiritual light are one and the same.
And our modern lifestyle is slowly disconnecting us from both.
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Modern Life vs. Natural Rhythm
We often hear that “modern life is unhealthy.” But what does that really mean?
It means we’re living out of sync with nature.
Out of sync with our inner light.
Your circadian biology — the internal clock that runs your body — tells you when to eat, sleep, move, and heal. It governs your hormones, your energy, your mood.
And it’s all regulated by one thing:
Light.
We’re Replacing The Sun With Screens
When we lose connection to natural light — especially the sun — that inner clock starts to misfire. Your mitochondria (your cells’ energy factories) stop working efficiently.
The result?
Low energy. Weight gain. Brain fog. Hormonal disruption. Poor sleep. And a heightened stress response.
What’s replaced sunlight?
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Blue light from devices
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Overhead LEDs
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Screens, screens, and more screens
We’re bathing in artificial light at the wrong times of day and even at night. And it’s draining us.
The Healing Power Of Natural Light
Here’s the beautiful part: the solution is simple.
✨ Step outside.
✨ Let the sun touch your skin.
✨ Watch the sunrise. Watch the sunset.
Morning red light tells your body to wake up and energize.
Evening red light tells your system to wind down for sleep.
These daily light cues re-align your entire biology and your body clock.
And here’s something you might not know:
Natural sunlight also helps mitigate the damage caused by artificial light and EMF exposure. It’s that healing.
The sun delivers a perfectly balanced spectrum: ultraviolet, red, blue, and infrared light — nature’s healing code.
☀️ Start Slow, Start Where You Are
If you haven’t had much sun exposure lately, don’t worry — you don’t have to dive in all at once.
Start slowly and gently rebuild your relationship with light.
Wake up and bathe in the morning sunrise.
Put your bare feet in the grass.
Let the earth support you. Let the light awaken you.
This simple practice will ground you into your day — physically, emotionally, and energetically.
You Are Made of Light
When your body receives sunlight, your mitochondria don’t just produce more energy — they also store bio-photonic light.
Yes — light is stored inside you.
You literally emit light from within your cells.
And it makes me reflect on something…
Think of the ancient depictions of saints and spiritual masters — surrounded by halos of light. Science is now showing that this isn’t just symbolic.
It’s real.
How We Explore This in the Finally Thriving Community
Inside the Finally Thriving Community, we’re diving deep into this topic — the physical and energetic role of light.
We’re learning how to reset our circadian biology, support mitochondrial health, and open ourselves to more light — both from the sun and from within.
We’re blending science, movement, and spiritual practice to help you reconnect with your body, your rhythm, and your true energy.
Your Invitation to Thrive
This summer, I invite you to take your training outside.
💫 Test what you’ve built in the gym out in nature
💫 Wake up with the sun and go to bed early
💫 Soak in the healing power of light — inside and out
Because light isn’t just something you absorb.
It’s something you ARE.
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Let’s start thriving — from the inside out.
In health and happiness,
Allison
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