The Whisper of Becoming

      Lately, a single phrase keeps following me.

     “You’re becoming.”

      I keep seeing it everywhere.
      Like a quiet little whisper following me around.
      Soft. Subtle. Persistent.

Moonglow: A Glimmer I Didn’t Expect to Find

Image Credit: M3DIOCRE aka The Nighthawk

     When The Nighthawk and I got married, we were given a wedding gift of a hotel stay out of town. While exploring the area during our stay, we wandered into a little shop where I found myself drawn to a display of moon necklaces by Moonglow. Out of pure curiosity, I looked up my birthdate, and it turns out I was born on a full moon! The description of a full moon birthday really resonated with me. It said that people born under this moon are selfless, generous, and pour their hearts into everything they do. I wasn’t planning on buying anything, but something about that moment felt meaningful, and I couldn’t walk away.

The Quiet Magic of Glimmers

      Have you heard of glimmers?

      If you haven’t, glimmers are moments when something sparks joy or happiness… completely the opposite of triggers.

      A few months ago, our couples therapist said something that really stuck with me: If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. It made me realize how often we approach life with the same old tools… reacting out of habit, fear, or survival mode. So much of our struggle comes from not having new tools, or what he called cognitive inflexibility, to handle life on life's terms.

      That’s where glimmers come in.