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
Tag: reflection
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?
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
Wasted curiosity
Whilst browsing on Instagram a week or so ago I came across the account of someone that I haven't seen in years. My curiosity got the better of me and I clicked to see what was on their feed. It was one of those times where I knew I didn't need to look but I … Continue reading Wasted curiosity
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
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
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