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We’re all quite familiar with the word ‘trigger’ but not as many people are acquainted with the word ‘glimmer’.
A trigger is a moment when a negative reaction is stimulated. It causes us to feel tense, anxious, sad, stressed, unhappy, frightened, vulnerable.
A glimmer is a moment when a positive reaction is energized. It cause us to feel calm, peaceful, safe, happy, joyful, energized and glad to be alive.
A glimmer is the opposite of a trigger. It’s a micro moment of joy. So, why not train ourselves to look for glimmers which are constantly and consistently present moment by moment.
Here are some common glimmers:
• witnessing an act of kindness
• a smile from a stranger
• an unexpected compliment
• experiencing connection
• smelling freshly baked bread
• hearing I love you from a friend
• being in nature
• petting a dog or cat
• receiving a surprise hug
• noticing wild flowers or bees or butterflies
• seeing a rainbow
• enjoying an accomplishment
So, become acquainted with your glimmers.
And, one more thing - each evening ask yourself: Was I a trigger or a glimmer to people today? Be ruthlessly honest with yourself.
Then, the next morning commit and re-commit to being a glimmer. That way you will be what is desperately needed on our planet: a person whose presence bring happiness, joy, peace, goodwill, trust, positivity and love into the lives of others.
- Victor M. Parachin
A trigger is a moment when a negative reaction is stimulated. It causes us to feel tense, anxious, sad, stressed, unhappy, frightened, vulnerable.
A glimmer is a moment when a positive reaction is energized. It cause us to feel calm, peaceful, safe, happy, joyful, energized and glad to be alive.
A glimmer is the opposite of a trigger. It’s a micro moment of joy. So, why not train ourselves to look for glimmers which are constantly and consistently present moment by moment.
Here are some common glimmers:
• witnessing an act of kindness
• a smile from a stranger
• an unexpected compliment
• experiencing connection
• smelling freshly baked bread
• hearing I love you from a friend
• being in nature
• petting a dog or cat
• receiving a surprise hug
• noticing wild flowers or bees or butterflies
• seeing a rainbow
• enjoying an accomplishment
So, become acquainted with your glimmers.
And, one more thing - each evening ask yourself: Was I a trigger or a glimmer to people today? Be ruthlessly honest with yourself.
Then, the next morning commit and re-commit to being a glimmer. That way you will be what is desperately needed on our planet: a person whose presence bring happiness, joy, peace, goodwill, trust, positivity and love into the lives of others.
- Victor M. Parachin
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