Life has a lot to offer us. Sometimes, it comes all at once. We get busy with work, shuttling the kids to school, planning meals and somehow trying to find time for ourselves. When life’s good it can still feel incredibly overwhelming, and when it’s difficult — well — we’ve all been there.
But no matter where you are in life, there always seems to be something small that keeps you going. Little pockets of joy that find us just in time to push us out of a slump or make the sweetest days even sweeter. Inspiration can come from the tiniest moments; we like to call them glimmers.
Glimmers are all around us, waiting in plain sight to create the perfect little “aww” moment for whoever needs it. They’re a reminder that, while life might be crazy and stressful, joy and wonder are always present. Magical moments like these usually aren’t perspective-altering or world-shattering when viewed by themselves — but the choice to seek glimmers every day can be life-changing!
What is a glimmer?
Glimmers are easy to miss — especially when you aren’t quite sure what you’re looking for. Keep your eyes open for micro-moments that bring joy, spark excitement or leave you feeling in awe of the world around you. They’re the opposite of triggers, inspiring inner calm (or excitement) and happiness instead of stress and discomfort.
You might find glimmers in time spent outdoors, like the view of a picturesque lake in the morning or your first peek of the ocean after a long drive. Glimmers can also be found in time spent with others, like running into a long-lost friend after years apart or just watching your partner napping on the couch.
Seeking glimmers
What does seeking glimmers do for us? It’s no secret that a little bit of positivity can be incredibly impactful! A small magical moment of joy can reshape our entire day, changing our attitudes and perspectives. Wearing that positivity on your sleeve for everyone to see can be an inspiration to others or work like armor against the more difficult moments in our lives.
The positivity of glimmers can affect our personal and work relationships, our passion and drive, our excitement, and can even spark creativity! Glimmers are also excellent motivators to do good for others and can inspire a butterfly effect of kindness. If you’re looking for a way to sculpt your mindset toward positivity, seeking glimmers can be incredibly impactful!
Scentsy’s Co-Owner Heidi Thompson often speaks about the joy and childlike wonder that Scentsy inspires. In a keynote speech at Scentsy Family Reunion 2018, Heidi explored how Consultants can create magical moments for their families, friends and customers with simple actions. She touched on the importance of creating these moments every day saying, “Our life becomes magical as we live one magical moment after another.” When you choose to live a life seeking the joy and positivity of glimmers — you choose to live a life full of magic.
Making glimmers for others
If you know Scentsy, you might have guessed that making glimmers is kind of our business model! Warmers and wax are a little unassuming — but that creates the perfect opportunity to create something inspiring! Picture the joy we all get when we find a new Warmer that perfectly fits our home’s décor or features one of our favorite characters from Scentsy’s many licensed collections! What about the first Scentsy fragrance you ever smelled? (Let us know which one it was in the comments!) The little moments when we find ourselves feeling something special — that’s a glimmer!
But it’s more than products to us. The positivity, joy and awe that glimmers inspire in us are also key components of Scentsy’s culture. Our Consultants know the power positivity can have on their business and team. Scentsy Spirit — our term for this overwhelming positivity — is infectious! It inspires excitement and passion for the work our Consultants do, which in turn inspires us at the Scentsy home office! This cycle of positivity is exactly what we’re after at Scentsy. Our mission has always been to Warm the Heart, Enliven the Senses and Inspire the Soul.
What are the most impactful magical moments you’ve experienced in your life? How will you seek glimmers every day? Leave a comment and share some positivity below!
