This Sparkle Snack episode of Stay Sparked, is a warm, bite-sized conversation about seasonal rituals, reflection, and intentionally closing one chapter before opening the next. As the year winds down and we move toward the winter solstice, Betsy and John explore simple, meaningful practices for honoring seasonal transitions—without getting swept up in the rush, obligation, or overwhelm that often comes with the holidays. Together we share: * End-of-year reflection rituals focused on wins and growth points * Gratitude walks, journaling, and reviewing calendars and photos to integrate the year * Nature-based solstice practices like walking a spiral * A playful yet powerful "future gratitude" practice—writing from the perspective of the year ahead * Why imagination, presence, and elevated emotion matter more than rigid goals or resolutions This episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and consciously spiral into the new year with intention, creativity, and compassion. ✨☕ This episode is sponsored by www.BecomeLucid.com [http://www.becomelucid.com/]  Lucid is a functional mushroom and nootropic brand designed to fuel mental clarity, focus, and long-term brain health. Their flagship product is a premium mushroom coffee blend infused with clinically studied nootropics—crafted to deliver clean energy without the crash.    ✨🎶MASSIVE Thank you to Dub Sutra for their beautiful opening music. Check out their incredible music catalogue online. https://dubsutra.com [https://dubsutra.com/]   ✨ HOSTS   BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer, an author, and mindfulness guide who blends somatic healing, sound therapy, and mindset awareness to help people feel grounded, connected, and empowered. As a longtime practitioner and Insight Timer teacher, she weaves practical tools with intuitive presence, offering experiences that support personal transformation and intentional living. Betsy is the creator of The Power Affirmation Journal and Power Affirmation Cards, along with a growing library of products and audio practices that help people build healthy rituals, release old patterns, and cultivate a life of joy, clarity, and inner freedom. http://poweraffirmation.com/ JOHN HALCYON is full-time Love Ambassador. He is the founder of Hug Nation youtube channel and daily zoom gratitude circles. He is co-founder of the Pink Heart Burning Man camp and the 1st Saturdays project for people experiencing homelessness. In his free time he coaches groups and individuals on how to live joyfully and authentically.   http://LifeStudent.com [http://lifestudent.com/]