The idea of things not lasting, of things being temporary is often seen as a bad thing. It's seen as a failure. We get caught up in this idea that if something is good it should last and if it doesn't last then something was wrong. I think the problem is that we find it … Continue reading Temporary things
Tag: acceptance
Hoping for the best
This is the way of the optimist. It's also worth remembering that even if things don't turn out in the way that you consider to be 'the best', it doesn't mean all hope is lost. That way no matter what life throws at you, you'll be able to roll with it with a little less … Continue reading Hoping for the best
Finding comfort in moments of pessimism
I have this idea that sometimes there is comfort in moments of pessimism, in thinking about and accepting the possibility of the worst case scenario coming to life. It's not so that you can dwell but instead so that you can understand life sometimes turns out differently to how you expected. You just have to … Continue reading Finding comfort in moments of pessimism
Who you are and who you want to be
Through discovering the kind of person that I want to become I've learnt a lot about who I am. It's interesting to observe yourself and how you interact with others. Are you kind to yourself, what are your relationships like, how do you show up in different situations. When you uncover the things you need … Continue reading Who you are and who you want to be
The Daily Gemm 