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aren’ t grand experiences. On the contrary, she says,“ They’ re micro moments that begin to shape our system in very gentle ways.”
I love the self-nurturing practice of cultivating micro-moments of joy and safety. A glimmer practice encourages you to choose joy each day through the positive experiences that evoke feelings of calm, happiness, and connection. Play is a wonderful way to connect with glimmers in your life.
This is especially important because negativity sticks to our brains like Velcro and positivity seems to slide off like Teflon, according to psychologist Rick Hanson. That is why glimmers are so powerful as they refocus your brain on the positive, settle your nervous system, and remind you that all is well, and you are safe, opening you to the possibility of joy and play.
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