What puts the twinkle in your eye?
- April Airi
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 23, 2024
When you feel your eyes widen with light, that sensation emulates the fullness of life. The twinkle in your eye means you're truly present and appreciative of what the world has to offer to you.
For me, my eyes twinkle when I see saturated colors jumping from greenery on a sunny sky blue day.
They twinkle when looking in the eyes of my lover (hi bubby <3 ) and feeling like the most beautiful person he's ever seen.
Heck, they even twinkle looking at bubble tea after too many Zoom meetings on a packed Tuesday.
It's kind of funny - I think the beauty of these moments is how insignificant they seem in the hustle and bustle of life. They hide under the stress and anxiety of not doing enough or being enough to earn the happiness we crave.
Do you notice when people, social media, and societal pressures are constantly demanding your attention? When it's too much, I can feel it take the light out of my eyes sometimes. In its place are blended grays, dark clouds, and a flatline of energy.
Missing these moments can shrink the potential of an amazing today. Unchecked, they can take away the zest to face tomorrow.
So, what puts the twinkle in your eye?
I ask this question so we can think more about what sparks us and be inspired to intentionally incorporate them into our everyday life.
Is it dancing to soulful music in the morning? Let's set an Elijah Blake alarm.
Is it reading a fantasy novel that's written for middle schoolers? Let's block 10 minutes before bed to dive into it.
Is it simply taking a breath in between tasks? Inhale for 5, 4, 3, 2... exhale.
Can we open our eyes (pun intended) to more joy, no matter how big or small they are in comparison to what we're pressured to care about?
As we live through this life, moment by moment, I want you to feel inspired by your own perspective of the world.
You inspire mine.
Reflect in the Comments (5m):
What makes your eyes twinkle?
When was the last time you felt giddy?
How can you incorporate minutes of this feeling into your everyday life?
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