Noticing Glimmers in Our Lives
- Ruth Ann
- May 2
- 2 min read
In a world that can often feel full with to-do lists, the world moving quickly and at times moving loud, fast and heavy, we sometimes forget that sacred rhythm doesn't always arrive in big, dramatic waves. Sometimes, it comes softly. Quietly. In small moments that shimmer with peace and possibility. These are glimmers, are tiny impactful reminders that light, love and wisdom is within us.
What's a Glimmer?
A glimmer is a brief, often subtle moment that brings you a sense of calm, joy, safety, or connection. It may last only seconds, but those seconds can be deeply nourishing to your spirit. Like sunlight filtering through leaves or a child's laughter floating through the air, glimmers remind us: you are safe here, you are held here, you are not alone.
Glimmers are not about denying the hard stuff-grief, fear, uncertainty. Instead, they offer a gentle counterbalance. A thread of light woven into the fabric of everyday life. A quiet rising of faith that says, even now, something beautiful is present.
Noticing the Glimmers Around You
You might recognize some of your own glimmers in these simple moments:
A bird’s song greeting the morning
The first sip of warm tea or coffee
A sudden breeze brushing your face
The way your breath deepens during meditation
A Reiki session where you feel held, safe, and deeply still
The sound of your loved one’s voice
The smile from a friend
A quiet knowing that you are exactly where you need to be
These aren't grand gestures. They're soft, sacred whispers. And they matter more than we often realize.
A Practice for Everyday Glimmer-Noticing
You don’t need hours. You don’t need perfection. Just a few mindful breaths. Try this:
Pause. Even for a moment. Let your shoulders soften.
Notice. Ask: What feels good right now?
Receive. Let the moment land in your heart. Let it nourish you.
Say thank you. Gratitude is a bridge connecting you to more glimmers.
A Gentle Reminder from the Universe
It's natural to not feel great all the time. Pain and joy, struggle and peace, can coexist. But in your most tender moments, glimmers will still find you.
Through the sacred stillness, we learn to notice them not as an escape from life, but as a deep embrace of it.
So today, and every day, may you welcome each glimmer as a message from the universe: You are loved. You are light.
What glimmer has gently touched your heart today?
