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Glimmers
We are often programmed to focus on the negative first, instead of the
positive. Just like a weather forecaster will predict a “partly cloudy” day.
If the day is partly cloudy, what fills the rest of the “parts” of the day?
SUN! Why not just predict a “partly sunny” day?
I’ve begun to pay particular attention to the small, yet wonderful
moments of life. I inhabit them and live in the moment as I let myself feel
what I call “bursts of contentment.” A burst of contentment is a feeling of
gratitude and appreciation...a brief and fleeting moment that brings forth
joy and a keen awareness of our connection with God, and the universe.
Today, these little gems are called “glimmers.”
A glimmer can be anything from a special moment shared with your pet,
noticing a flawless flower in your garden, a sweet smile from a child, an
embrace from a loved one, or even reliving a special memory. It’s a
sudden happiness that swells inside creating a temporary positive energy.
When you become mindful of these glimmers, you start to seek them out.
It becomes natural to focus on the positive first, and have a “partly sunny”
outlook. When this becomes a habit, there is a shift in your mental state
that has a beneficial affect on your mind, and your health.
When you are a believer in Christ, and you have the inner peace and
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