Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments Tha Jaqueline Snowe But an unexpected tragedy turned

But an unexpected tragedy turned her life upside down

the sleepless Pliny the Elder lies in bed obsessively dictating new chapters of his Natural History to his slave Diocles

and zhoug that pair beautifully with Flaky Bread (Malawach)

enough for up to 18 cups of coffee

Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments Tha Jaqueline Snowe But an unexpected tragedy turnedFirst coined in Deb Dana's book Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, glimmers are the micromoments in your day that spark a sense of joy. They can be anything from catching a view of the skyline to cuddling with your pet. Glimmers tell your nervous system that you are safe and okay in the world, thus shifting your system's response from defense to calm. When we notice and name glimmers, we train our nervous system to be open to more of these moments expanding