You Know Your Triggers — Now, Find Your Glimmers | by Ashley Abramson

You Know Your Triggers — Now, Find Your Glimmers
What lights you up is just as important as what upsets you
Ashley Abramson
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Jul 6, 2021
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Photo by Kai Dahms on UnsplashRecently, a friend posted a beautiful picture to Instagram: a quiet sunrise moment in her parents’ tree-filled backyard. “I’m trying to get better at finding glimmers throughout my day,” her caption read. I wasn’t quite sure what a glimmer was, but if my body’s sudden state of calm…
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