Sometimes we want to be included because we want to join in and be apart of it. Other times we want to be included for the sake of being included. We want to know that we're being thought of, that someone wants us to be involved and maybe a small part of it is the … Continue reading Wanting to be included
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Not quite there yet
I recently had a conversation where I was explaining my neutral feelings towards a topic. As the words poured out I thought I was almost on a bit of a high horse. But as the conversation went on I realised that my neutral feelings were just a defense mechanism or a coping strategy. Turns out … Continue reading Not quite there yet
Late afternoon silence
It was a late Saturday afternoon and all that could be heard was the hum of the refrigerator, the occasional car drive past and the sound of rain on the roof. It was almost silent, no music, talking or television. It was calming almost meditative. I sat on the sofa with my feet up, in … Continue reading Late afternoon silence
You’re lucky until you’re not
The idea of luck is great as a one off thing but if you grow to rely on it you'll end up becoming lazy and disappointed. You'll be lazy because you'll live your life assuming that you don't have to try so hard because luck will balance things out for you. And you'll be disappointed … Continue reading You’re lucky until you’re not
The third option
It's easy to fall into thinking that you only have 2 options. Do nothing or do what everyone else is doing. Sometimes that works out okay but other times you need a third option. That third option is to carve you're own path and do what feels best for you. And sure that might draw … Continue reading The third option
Poetry in progress
The sound of the music,The touch of your skin,Yet I still feel hesitant,To just let you in. I originally planned to share a full poem today. The above is part of a poem I started just under a week ago. I have 3 other verses but none of them feel quite done yet. I need … Continue reading Poetry in progress
Building habits
I've recently developed a new habit that I'd previously had difficulty implementing. When I initially tried to add this habit to my life, I kept falling flat. I wasn't doing it as often as I wanted and my commitment to it was half-hearted. After a short while I gave up on the habit because it … Continue reading Building habits
You might need driving lessons
One of the biggest surprises I've had since starting work is the fact that I have to be a driver (drive your career, propel things forward in your desired direction), as in steer my own ship. In school you do what you're told and you can't really defer from what doesn't interest you in fact … Continue reading You might need driving lessons
It’s just a part of life
Some things are meant to happen but that doesn't mean they'll be easy or that they won't make us sad. But we often have a way of making these things worse. We often think that 'bad' things or inconvenient things aren't supposed to happen instead of just acknowledging that they're apart of life. Things like … Continue reading It’s just a part of life
High expectations
Or perhaps the title should read 'How to be eternally disappointed'. I don't believe in working yourself to the bone (well it's not for me anyway) however if your expectations are sky high, you might have to. You can't sit around passively going through life like a sociological ritualist and expecting the world. You'll only … Continue reading High expectations
The Daily Gemm 