How one small act can change it all One of my oldest beliefs is that pivotal moments exist. We don't always recognise them in the moment but on reflection we can see that the small thing that we said or did changed the trajectory or has greatly impacted who we are today. I experienced a … Continue reading Pivotal moments
Tag: reflection
Becoming a fan
You like that song by that band you randomly came across on Spotify. They happen to be from the same city as your favorite Brit Pop band . You follow the band on twitter, you tweet them about how much you love their music. You make your way through all their songs over and over … Continue reading Becoming a fan
Always a dreamer
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 Always a dreamer
Waiting for flames
I was reflecting on an old friendship recently and I realised how empty and almost meaningless it had become. I think it's difficult to let go of a friendship where the passing of time has changed the way things were. But there's only so much you can give and there's only so much you should … Continue reading Waiting for flames
When things don’t go to plan
It's impossible to be prepared for every possible life circumstance that can arise. We don't plan for people being unwell, long'term unemployment, falling into a depression, someone stealing your bag etc. But the more I experience different aspects of life I'm learning to be okay with things that happen. I remember years ago writing the … Continue reading When things don’t go to plan
Come as you are and empowerment
I’m no Nirvana fan, I just like the quote and I also learnt that it is not a quote from the bible although the book does reference that sort of vibe. Anyway, I was thinking about how I feel about this blog and why I love writing it so much even more than my other … Continue reading Come as you are and empowerment
A simple act of nothingness
I was recently reminded that no, I do not always need to push through and continue on as normal if I'm not feeling well. I decided to take a much needed break and just rest. I lay in bed and drifted in and out of slumber, reflected on how I was feeling within myself and … Continue reading A simple act of nothingness
Deciding what matters
Here are is one of the most useful questions I ask myself when deciding what's important. Does this thing matter in the grand scheme of life and death? It might seem bleak or a little full on but sometimes we need something extreme to snap ourselves out of a cycle of unhelpful thinking. As someone … Continue reading Deciding what matters
Minimum effort required
I used to think that I was the kind of person that went above and beyond, always doing more than the bare minimum. That was until I had a situation where I found myself doing the bare minimum and I realised that this was not the first time. I'd fallen into being a bare minimum … Continue reading Minimum effort required
Growth
Some things are easy and others not so much. Even though we often find ourselves wanting to drag our feet through the challenges we face because we're certain we don't want them, the truth is that from these challenges growth occurs. And I think growth is always a good thing.
The Daily Gemm 