Glimmers & Glows

a new column for paid subscribers

Glimmers & Glows is a new monthly column I’m starting for paid subscribers (this first one is free). I’m using the term “glimmer” as coined by Deb Dana in her book The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy. Glimmers are small moments when our nervous system is regulated, which helps us to feel safe and calm. Sometimes these small moments can expand into bigger moments called Glows.

Hi everyone! New column alert! I’m debating on if we want this to be weekly or monthly, so please fill out this poll:

Anyway, this column will go like this: each week or month I’ll share my own glimmers and glows, and I invite you to share yours in the comments. Sound peachy? Here are some examples:

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My glimmers for the week:

1. Savoring my coffee each morning (cup of half caf/half decaf)

2. Ventral bookending with my weighted blanket after work each day

3. Snow, always. (definitely expands into a glow)

4. Needle punching—and just crafting in general

5. A sweet text from A

6. Deleting Twitter and already feeling lighter

7. Deleting my private Instagram

8. Somatic therapy

9. Lemon bars from Ancora

10. Watching Vera with Mamma

What are your glimmers/glows?