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 →

Inspired by: Grace Jones

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 →

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 →