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Notice and Embrace the Little Glimmers the Universe Gifts You
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Notice and Embrace the Little Glimmers the Universe Gifts You

Do you know what the opposite of a "trigger" is?

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Ali Hall
May 24, 2023
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Most of us can recall the visceral discomfort of feeling triggered. That moment when something in our environment induces a spikey and aggravating emotional reaction. The first step to self-awareness is recognising your triggers and then working toward a place of finding serenity in place of agitation.

Enough about triggers; I am pretty confident we all know what they are. What you may not be familiar with is the term β€œglimmer.” A glimmer is the opposite of a trigger.

I love the word glimmer. It’s sparkly and magical, captivating and intriguing. It conjures images of shimmering waves and visible rays of sunshine cascading through the sky.

Glimmers are those small moments that ignite feelings of peace and joy and lead to an overall feeling of comfort and safety.

Every day brings new glimmers. They are integral to our ability to find gratitude and embrace mindfulness.

I want to share a short story about a glimmer of transcendence I recently experienced …

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