Glimmer Moments

Glimmer moments are small, subtle experiences that spark a feeling of safety,calm or connection with us. They are the positive opposite of triggers. Glimmers activate our sense of peace and relaxation helping the nervous system remember what safety feels like. You may want to listen to my Daily Glimmer Meditation after this talk to practice cementing the experience.

Transcript

Hello and welcome.

Glimmer Moments.

The term glimmer was coined by Deb Dana,

A clinician who works with the polyvagal theory.

They are small moments that foster feelings of well-being and bring the nervous system into a state of safety,

Connection and calm.

They appear in everyday life but can go unnoticed unless we pay attention to them.

Some examples of glimmers are the smell of coffee,

The warmth of sunlight,

A kind word from a stranger or hearing a favourite song.

I had a glimmer moment this week.

I was engrossed in the mind's chatter when I became aware of my neighbour outside singing happy birthday to his daughter.

It really made me smile and brought a warm glow inside.

When you notice and save these moments for a few seconds,

It helps to regulate your nervous system and signals cues of safety.

Over time it can reduce anxiety,

Build emotional resilience and reinforce a capacity for connection.

You can invite more glimmers by creating conditions where they will arise.

It helps to set an intention each morning.

For example,

Today I will notice small moments of light.

Engage your senses by being mindful of sight,

Sound,

Smell,

Touch and taste.

Savouring a cup of tea,

Feeling a warm fabric on your skin or watching a shower of rain can really ignite your connection to life.

It helps to keep a journal to write down a few glimmer moments that make you feel calm and relaxed.

This will help your brain seek them out automatically.

Spending time in nature hearing the birdsong,

Crunching autumn leaves under your feet or walking on a windy day can reset your energy and awaken your spirit.

Every glimmer strengthens your connection to your nervous system and activates inner peace and intuition.

Glimmers teach us that healing can come from the gentle recognition of safety and joy in everyday life.

I invite you to check out my daily glimmer practice to help you notice,

Receive and anchor moments of light each day.

Thank you.

Reviews

Thank you Cathy! Journaling about glimmers is such a great idea 🥰

Much appreciated reflection, thank you 🌺Your description of ‘glimmers’ perfectly captures those sparkling gifts life presents, that lasts for a second, but makes an indelible imprint ✨

Lovely! Thank you. Cathy. May your life overflow with glimmers and gleams !

BRILLIANT! Thank you Catherine for this excellent explanation of life's Glimmers! ✨

I am going to actively notice ‘glimmer’ moments in my day. Thank you for giving this tool to help with caring for ourselves. 🌸

This helped me reset and just be using my 5 senses. I need to recognize and receive glimmers of light and not just give them away!

Really helpful reminder that every glimmer moment of presence in our life is really magical !
It reminds us that every little thing in our life is a miracle !
Much love and gratitude for this reminder !❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨

I will treasure my glimmer moments today Catherine! Thanks 😊

Glimmer moment watching and listening to the rain. I live in the UK, plenty of opportunities for that. 😂
Again, well done for a lovely little talk. I will keep an eye out for more glimmer moments. Thank you.
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Such a beautiful and important reminder. Thank you dear Catherine for this lovely track.
Much love 😘😘❤️💖