I keep lists. Lots of them. Well, to begin with, a to-do list that I update daily, lists of chores to do inside the house, and errands to do outside, a shopping list, a list of things to fix, a list of things to write, and a list of glimmers. You know what a glimmer is, right? No? It's pretty simple; it's the opposite of a trigger. No light bulb going on?
A trigger is something that causes stress, often physical stress. For example, when you come to a street intersection where you were in a pretty bad accident and scenes of the accident and the injuries you suffered come roaring back, not just through your brain, but you can also physically feel it coursing through your body. Okay, that's an extreme. A milder though no less important trigger might be seeing your ex-husband at your favorite cafe hitting up on the pretty barista, which brings back memories of his infidelity and the demise of your marriage. This kind of trigger may just leave you feeling angry and nauseous or happy that you got out before it got any worse.
And then, there are the lovely glimmers -- the opposite of triggers. Those are moments of joy and happiness that create a very different type of physical reaction. They're like a burst of a shimmering star in the sky, but it's inside of you. And thank God for them! You've felt them. We all have, because it's part of being human. Think about how you felt the first time you held a newborn baby. Or watched a glorious sunrise or sunset that truly took your breath away, and you were absolutely sure that you would never ever see anything so beautiful again. Or when you saw an old friend or family member you hadn't seen in a very long time, and you could almost feel your heart melt. That feeling of pure, unadulterated joy? That was a glimmer. And you know what? You can't just make up a glimmer. They're spontaneous. But here's the really cool thing about glimmers. People who study glimmers (yes, they're a thing) say that you can train your brain to be on the lookout for glimmers. And once you do, these tiny, microscopic glittery moments will appear to you more and more. And you know why? Because everyone wants to be noticed, even glimmers. If they see you noticing them, they will do their best to make sure you notice them more and more, which means they will instill more happiness in you.
I'm sure that by now you're thinking I've gone a little loopy; I assure you that I have not, because I practice this little trick every day. It comes down to this: you can decide to look for the positive in life (glimmers) or focus on the negative (the triggers). You make the choice. You want to walk around depressed or happy? I choose the latter, and ever since I began making this a practice, I have found that things have been looking up. Does that mean I constantly walk around with a big grin on my face? Heck no! But I do make an effort, and on the inside, where it counts, it matters. Is it that simple? It sure is. But if you need a little help, there's a song that came out many years ago that you can find online. It's called "Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin. If this song doesn't make you smile, I'm pretty sure that this one will help you find your glimmer. “Walking On Sunshine” By Katrina And The Waves.
Till Next Time,
Jeffree Wyn
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