At 17 I came up with a concept called 'the exchange principle'. The idea behind it was that we often get alternative versions of what we want or what we think we want. For example, you're hoping to bump into person A but you see person B instead and when that happens despite it not … Continue reading A manifestation blip
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Seven times if necessary
I have a somewhat complicated relationship with formal education and had no plans to continue with it after turning 18. However in my early 20s, I somehow managed to (reluctantly) get back into it. But what I've noticed in myself is that I give up way too easily. I often feel like if I don't … Continue reading Seven times if necessary
In search of purpose
Sometimes I think about what my purpose is in life, what my main driving force is. Last year I had a big revelation about this idea of experiencing joy. I realised that there is an abundance of joy to be experienced in life, if I was open to it. This was a major mind shift … Continue reading In search of purpose
Godin, writers block and the inner monologue
I'm less than a month in and I feel like I'm already of running out of things to write. Maybe I'm trying too hard to be interesting rather than just pouring out thoughts. But I need to remind myself that first and foremost this writing everyday and posting it thing is for me. But at … Continue reading Godin, writers block and the inner monologue
Presenting vulnerability
I was listening to a podcast a couple days ago and they were talking about how sometimes we don't open up to our friends when we're going through things. Maybe you've gotten some bad news recently or you're just going through a difficult time but when a friend asks how you are you just say … Continue reading Presenting vulnerability
What’s the takeaway?
Sometimes I worry that I'm not very good at this, that even though I'm posting every single day, something is still missing. I've told a few people in my life about this site but because it's so rough and unpolished I don't really want to shout about The Daily Gemm from the rooftops. But maybe … Continue reading What’s the takeaway?
Telling stories and being heard
Growing up I had quite a few occasions where when I would try to speak up about something it was either dismissed or I could clearly tell that the other person wasn't listening. Through that I learnt to talk less and be more closed off. Recently, I realised that I had carried this childhood experience … Continue reading Telling stories and being heard
Commitment issues and perfection
Maybe the truth is that I find it hard to commit to what I love doing because not so deep down in the back of my mind I don't think I'm actually good at it. It's easy to do things when you don't really care but when you do care then not being totally perfect … Continue reading Commitment issues and perfection
Music and feelings
Whilst listening to the songs, I also read the comments. This music was making people feel something and bringing them joy. It's nice to think about how this singer is capable of doing that to people he's never met, the majority of which he will never meet. I even found myself smiling, feeling inspired even. … Continue reading Music and feelings
Daydreams and solitude
I think I've always been a bit of a daydreamer but also someone who can spend long amounts of time in their own thoughts and their own company. I did that so freely as a child and it's only really as I got older that it felt like it became an issue. I fell into … Continue reading Daydreams and solitude
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