by gemma | Aug 7, 2013 | health & happiness, inspiration & wisdom, love & fear, meaningful & life lessons, mind & brain, thoughts & musings
If we feel overwhelmed by life as an adult, or felt powerless as a child, three reflexive responses typically surface. One, we avoid that which seems overwhelming. This can show up as denying, procrastinating, repressing, running & dissociating. Two, we control...
by gemma | Jul 18, 2013 | health & happiness, meaningful & life lessons, mind & brain, self sabotage & stuckness, thoughts & musings
There are two kinds of depression that are commonly talked about: biologically based depression and reactive depression. Biological depression gets passed down through genes and is best treated with a combination of medication and short-term therapy. If you think this...
by gemma | Jul 10, 2013 | beloved & praised, gems & precious bits, health & happiness, inspiration & wisdom, meaningful & life lessons, self sabotage & stuckness, thoughts & musings
We are each responsible for our own consciousness. Being responsible means that you examine your life reflectively through a psychological lens – why do you do what you do? What are the hidden motives behind the choices that you make? Which roles in your life do you...
by gemma | Jun 23, 2013 | beloved & praised, health & happiness, inspiration & wisdom, interviews & media love, meaningful & life lessons, thoughts & musings, tools & strategies
Our cities & our homes are underwater. Our sense of safety has been swept away. We will rebuild. The love & support we share with each other will be woven into the foundation of our new lives. I have two pieces to share :: First, a 7 min interview on coping...
by gemma | Jun 20, 2013 | beloved & praised, health & happiness, inspiration & wisdom, meaningful & life lessons, thoughts & musings
There was a time in my life when I felt responsible for the emotional pain of others. I felt that if I didn’t share their burden, I was not a good human. Some people are more sensitive to the emotions of others. We’re referred to as highly sensitive people, empaths,...
