Grace Jones is amazing. She's a creative pioneer who many famous people have been heavily influenced by, often unbeknownst to their fans (and sometimes even the people themselves). She's Jamaican which is where my family are from, and she's been a model, singer and even an actress. Grace has always had this distinctive masculine whilst … Continue reading Inspired by: Grace Jones
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Inspired by: George Clinton
Growing up, I used to be afraid or feel intimidated by people that were freely being themselves. But now that feeling has turned to inspiration. I'm inspired by George Clinton as a pioneer, performer, his ideas and song lyrics. I'm inspired by Clintons' creativity and that he isn't afraid to stand out. Growing up it … Continue reading Inspired by: George Clinton
The consequence of conditional happiness
It often begins with the phrase 'I'll be happy when...'. I've done it a multitude of times. I've said it about grades, employment, relationships and even my weight. But I've come to find that when I finally get the things I'm seeking they don't actually make me happier. One east example is from a couple … Continue reading The consequence of conditional happiness
Debbies brother
It's quite challenging being around someone who seems to have a dark view of the world. It's easy to get caught in their viewpoint because you feel almost guilty for having that pep in your step. Debbies brother could be handsome, smart, kind and even make you laugh. But at the end of the day, … Continue reading Debbies brother
The last hurdle
The bit that is often rushed, least cared about and the most overlooked is the bit before the end. I'm learning that adopting a sprinters mentality might be the way to go. To pace myself for the long haul but to always leave a surplus for the end. For when I'm tired and motivation is … Continue reading The last hurdle
Role Reversal
In situations that don't turn out how we'd have liked we often tell ourselves that if the roles were reversed we'd have handled things better. When we're observing or experiencing a persons response or reaction to something, we're experiencing it second hand from a different perspective. NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) has a presupposition that says … Continue reading Role Reversal
Man on the train
Something insignificant yet so significant is a conversation between strangers on the train. It's mood changing, not from happy to sad or vice versa. But it adds something to your day when you can casually chat to someone you don't know and will perhaps never see again. It's a mutual thing too because despite having … Continue reading Man on the train
The good kind of comparison
Seeing other people work hard makes me want to work hard. Seeing other people do well makes me want to do well. But its not about competing, it's about reminding myself that I too am capable. And so are you.
Total Clarity
You know there are these moments that occur every so often where you just gain total clarity. The stuff that you thought mattered suddenly becomes irrelevant and you find answers to all your questions. It's like you just see yourself as you truly are, no judgement and everything becomes clear.
Moving backwards
It was towards the end of 2018 that I realised I was starting to miss the way I used to blog in 2012. I missed the freedom that came from putting stuff out for me but also for you if you cared enough to read it. But once I saw what blogging could become and … Continue reading Moving backwards
The Daily Gemm 