by gemma | Jan 16, 2013 | beloved & praised, inspiration & wisdom, meaningful & life lessons, mind & brain, thoughts & musings
We all have cognitive maps {beliefs, values, defenses, issues, preferences, patterns, thoughts} that originate from our parents, teachers, coaches, religious/spiritual leaders, culture, and history {take your pick}. Do this. Value that. Like these things. Think like...
by gemma | Oct 11, 2012 | beloved & praised, gems & precious bits, inspiration & wisdom, meaningful & life lessons, thoughts & musings
Self-examination does not lead to life balance or acceptance from others – it leads to greater freedom & authenticity. If we don’t enter into self-examination we tend to seek comfort over greatness safety over risk reassurance over authenticity the predictable...
by Gemma Stone | Nov 10, 2010 | health & happiness, love & fear, self sabotage & stuckness, thoughts & musings, tools & strategies
I believe that most people have a dash of perfectionism in them (some more than others). I admit, I have a tendency to get sucked into perfectionism too. The problem is as we move towards perfection we move away from authenticity. When we deny the reality of what’s...
