Glimmers

By; Heather Blanchard

Life is not measured by time, it is measured by moments. Some are big, but most are small. So we have to savor the small moments.” ~ Unknown

So often we mark life by big milestones – like birthdays, weddings, promotions, moves, or anniversaries. We count the years, achievements, the awards and new chapters. But when you look back at the moments that truly shaped you, they aren’t always the big, flashy ones. Most sweet moments are quiet and unassuming, and easy to miss if you’re moving too quickly.

We grow up believing life’s meaning is found in big events — the kind of moments that make it into photo albums or get hundreds of likes online. And while those moments can be beautiful and worthy of celebration, they certainly aren’t the whole story.

The truth is…most of life happens in between.

It’s the morning cup of coffee, still warm between your hands.

It’s the way your friend laughs until they can’t breathe.

It’s a walk under autumn leaves, with no rush to be anywhere.

It’s holding a loved one’s hand in comfortable silence.

These are the sparks of each day — the glimmers that light up ordinary life when we’re paying attention. They’re fleeting, but they leave a trace of warmth, like embers glowing quietly long after the moment has passed.

And small moments are abundant — they’re the threads that weave our days together. When we notice them, they teach us presence. They remind us that joy doesn’t always require a grand stage; sometimes it’s in the smallest flickers — the smell of rain on the sidewalk, a stranger holding the door, your favorite song playing when you least expect it.

These daily sparks don’t just fill time; they enrich it. They shift our energy. They soften our edges. And when we collect them in our memory bank, they form a tapestry of gratitude and joy.

Savoring is more than just noticing — it’s immersing yourself in the moment long enough to feel it. Like pausing to take slow breaths when something feels good, or engaging all your senses to take something in.

Think of savoring like catching fireflies in a jar. You can’t keep the moment forever, but you can pause to admire its glow before letting it drift back into the night.

When our days are over, it won’t be the clock that tells our story. It will be the sparks — the countless small moments that made us feel alive, connected, and human. So celebrate the big milestones when they come. But don’t wait for them to feel joy. Look around. Right now. There is a spark waiting for you to see it, to feel it, and let it enhance your day.

Because life is not measured by how much time we have… but by how deeply we live each spark, each glimmer, and each moment we’re given.

XOXO, Heather