I used to have a negative perception of things that didn't last. It was as though the ending nullified all that had come before it. And so I wanted everything to last forever. However in the past 6 months or so I've started to see the appeal of short term creative projects. Creating in a … Continue reading Short term creative projects
An alternative you
Who could you be if you put down all the fears and external expectations? What would this alternative you look like? Maybe you think you'd be pretty much the same and maybe you'd be a totally different person? Would you dress the same?What career would you pursue?What would you spend your money on?What would you … Continue reading An alternative you
Understanding empathing
Recently I found myself thinking about someone else's problem. It was really frustrating but I kept thinking about what I would do if it was me. From my perspective and experience, this person wasn't handling the problem in a way that was helpful to them. I felt this way because time had passed and they … Continue reading Understanding empathing
Learning difficult lessons
When you're going through the deep depths of working through it, some lessons are easier than others. Some lessons you accept and embrace but other lessons are a lot more challenging so you resist.You avoid doing the work the way you know that you should. And so the issue remains. There's a well known quote … Continue reading Learning difficult lessons
Exploring something new and avoiding regression
Sometimes when things change we spend time hoping and wishing for the the way things once were. But then when things return to the old way, it doesn't quite feel the way we thought it would. That's because you've changed and become accustomed to the new way and now the old way no longer fits. … Continue reading Exploring something new and avoiding regression
Saying no to what you don’t want
For some of us saying no is a difficult lesson. Perhaps, to ease yourself into it you start with giving out maybe's because they feel softer than no. However, the problem with maybe is that it isn't very clear and it can still end up becoming a yes. One of my teachers Maryam Hasnaa once … Continue reading Saying no to what you don’t want
Why things might not be working out
Sometimes when we try something and it doesn't work out, we belive that we need to try harder. But sometimes things aren't working out because they aren't for us. And the lack of progress is a sign to let it go and do something else. However, when you're focused on everyone else who things have … Continue reading Why things might not be working out
You might already have what you’re seeking
Last year I published a blog post titled 'In search of community'. Over a year has passed so i thought I'd share a little update. This year I realised that I'm already part of a couple of communities, I just hadn't been making enough time and space to show up and connect with the other … Continue reading You might already have what you’re seeking
Open to new ideas
We often make grand plans for the kinds of life we want to live. Then we carry them with us and work towards them. These plans influence who we connect with, what we do in our spare time, how we spend our money and maybe even how we present ourselves to the world. But, sometimes … Continue reading Open to new ideas
Resisting change
Sometimes we tell ourselves we want to change and that we want things to be different. Then, we resist every opportunity that comes our way. We turn down the chance to meet people with shared interests when we say we want to make new connections. We eat chocolate cake for breakfast when we say we … Continue reading Resisting change
The Daily Gemm 