Wonderfully Wired in the Fall: Embracing Your Season
Fall reminds us that being wonderfully wired isn’t about fitting into one season perfectly—it’s about being held by the God who never changes, even as the world does.
Fall always feels like a sensory tapestry—crisp air against your skin, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the colors blazing before they fade. For those of us who are wonderfully wired—whether through ADHD, autism, sensory differences, or the ways trauma has rewired us—fall can be both overwhelming and grounding.
The shift of seasons can heighten our sensitivities. New smells, new textures, shorter days. Change can feel disorienting. Yet Scripture reminds us: “You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me” (Psalm 139:5, ESV). Our wiring is not a mistake. Even in seasons of change, we are held steady by the God who made us fearfully and wonderfully.
Fall teaches us that:
Change is natural. Just as the leaves shift, so do we. Our differences don’t disqualify us from belonging—they highlight God’s creativity.
Letting go has purpose. The trees release not because they’ve failed, but because release is part of renewal. So too, we can release old lies, shame, or expectations that no longer serve us.
Rest is holy. The earth slows in fall, preparing for winter. Our bodies and minds need rhythms of rest as much as rhythms of productivity.
Being wonderfully wired means we experience the world with unique intensity. Fall is an invitation to receive that intensity as a gift—to notice the detail of a single golden leaf, to marvel at the hush of early twilight, to feel God’s nearness in the textures and transitions of the season.
