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,...
by gemma | Jun 13, 2013 | health & happiness, love & fear, meaningful & life lessons, thoughts & musings, tools & strategies
When we are stressed, our conscious control becomes tired, and our stale patterns are more likely to be reactivated. Knowing these unhealthy patterns and recognizing them when they show up is critical. Are you the nice guy/girl who is cooperative and compliant? Are...
