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Growing Glimmers
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Glimmers are those tiny, seemingly insignificant moments when you feel a sense of joy, pleasure, peace, and gratitude. They’re often catalyzed by simple, daily things like petting an animal, taking a hot shower, or listening to the rain outside your window.
The term “glimmers” was coined by Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in complex trauma.
In her 2018 book, The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, Dana notes that glimmers aren’t grand experiences, she says, “They’re micro moments that begin to shape our system in very gentle ways.”
If we pay attention, we’ll see that glimmers are everywhere. Everyone experiences them differently.
Think of a moment you had—no matter how fleeting it might have been—where you felt safe and connected, whether with yourself or with others. Glimmers will feel a little different in everyone’s bodies, but they’re generally those warm-and-fuzzy feelings where you feel cozy and safe.
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