There’s a quiet beauty to the start of a new year. It’s a time of possibility, of dreaming, of imagining what could be. But it’s also a time when the world urges us to think big—big goals, big changes, big transformations. And while there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big, sometimes the most profound moments of growth and connection come not from the extraordinary, but from the ordinary.

2025 doesn’t have to be the year you accomplish everything on your list or transform your life in sweeping ways. It can be the year you learn to notice. To notice the small, almost-hidden moments of beauty that fill your days—the glimmers in the mundane.

The glimmers are always there, waiting to be seen. They’re in the way the morning light filters through your curtains, casting soft shadows on the walls. They’re in the smell of freshly brewed coffee, the first sip warming your hands and your spirit. They’re in the sound of a friend’s laughter, the kind that makes you smile without even realizing it.

Noticing these moments isn’t about ignoring life’s challenges. It’s not about pretending everything is perfect. It’s about recognizing that even in the messiness, even in the struggle, there is beauty and possibility to be found. The glimmers allow space for us to see the less difficult things in life. They help us to differentiate our experiences. They allow us to begin to feel into joy, happiness, and contentment- all emotions that can easily be hijacked by our traumatic pasts.

This year, I invite you to cultivate a practice of noticing. Pause, just for a moment, and look around. What do you see, hear, or feel that brings a spark of joy, however small? Maybe it’s the way your pet greets you at the door, tail wagging in excitement. Maybe it’s the softness of your favorite blanket or the feeling of warm water on your hands as you wash the dishes.

These moments might seem insignificant, but they’re not. They’re anchors, grounding you in the present and reminding you that even amidst the chaos, there is light. They’re reminders that life doesn’t have to be extraordinary to be meaningful.

As 2025 unfolds, let yourself slow down enough to notice. Let yourself find comfort in the rhythm of the everyday, in the moments that don’t clamor for your attention but offer their quiet magic just the same. These glimmers are gifts, waiting to remind you of the beauty that exists in the simplest parts of life.

This doesn’t mean abandoning your big dreams or ignoring your goals. It means creating balance—allowing yourself to strive while also savoring what’s already here. Because sometimes, the greatest joys come not from what we’re chasing, but from what’s already within our grasp.

Dear one, let this year be one of noticing, cherishing, and grounding yourself in the beauty of the ordinary. The glimmers are waiting.

Thank you for letting me see you,