I've really come to enjoy the term 'glimmers'. It's been floating around on the internet for some time now, but in essence, it's a spin off of the word 'triggers'. Things that trigger someone elicit negative feelings - anxiety, stress, anger, and can make them reactive if they're not able to exhibit emotional control. 'Glimmers', on the other hand, are little things that give you a pick-me up throughout the day. For me, yesterday, my glimmers were smelling fresh cut grass as I walked Emmy outside in the cool spring air, seeing tiny greed buds beginning to form on some small trees (a sign of our impending warmer weather), and seeing children outside playing on a swing set on my drive home from work. Coming home to some of the housework that I was anticipating needing to do being already completed by my helpful partner was a huge glimmer - maybe a sparkle, even.
I've found that the more I search for these tiny moments in my day-to-day, the more content I am with life. Even now, the sun filters in through my office window and creates a soothing glow. Who needs fluorescent lighting?
Anyway, I hope that everyone else that's close to me is having a day that is full of glimmers - both big, and small.
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