The Power of Glimmers

Nov 5

2 min read

Yoga with Miztli

Well, here we are in November. The temperature is dropping, the nights are drawing in, and it can be oh-so-tempting to stay indoors and hunker down. And don't get me wrong, that is exactly what nature seems to be calling us to do.

But, as with most things in life, it's about finding a balance, isn't it? We need rest, but we also need movement, connection, fresh air and little moments of joy to see us through the darker months. As a self-confessed spring/summer gal, I dooooo struggle with this time of year. So I've been thinking about ways to embrace autumn rather than simply wishing it away.

And that brings me to something I've recently discovered...

✨ The art of glimmer watching

I heard someone describe this beautifully on a podcast the other day. We all know what a trigger feels like, right? A word, a person, a memory or an experience that sets off a sudden emotional or physical response. Perhaps we feel a tightening in the chest, a rush of anxiety or a wave of upset. But that feeling is there...

Well, a glimmer is a little moment that does the opposite. A tiny experience that sparks a feeling of joy and wonder. And the wonderful thing is that we can practise noticing them. For me, at this time of year, it's the incredible colours of the autumn leaves. It's the first sip of a hot chocolate piled high with cream and marshmallows. It's stumbling across a wonderful new writer on Substack (yes, I've become a little obsessed). It's the smell of my favourite candle, or a neighbourhood cat deciding to brush against my leg on a walk. It's the little moments of wonder that we receive when we are rooted in the present moment. Our little beacons of light. And the more we pay attention, the more we might begin to notice.

So here's a tiny invitation for this week: see if you can spot three glimmers in your day. Just three small moments that make you feel a little more connected to the world around you.