Uncoveries

Inspiring You to Uncover and Design a Meaningful Life

There’s No Path Less Traveled

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Three years ago, I started down on a dimly lit path that seemed very much less traveled, surrounded by many unknowns.

Step by step, I put one foot in front of another. Some days, it was easier. Other times, I inched forward haltingly. During the darkest portions of the path, I froze, wondering where I was going and if I was making the wrong decision.

I didn’t realize at the time my path was no different than before. That the winding path up ahead was meant to be for only one—myself—as it had been all along.Continue Reading

When It’s Time To Reassess

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When it’s time to reassess, many of us choose to ignore the signs.

Instead, we temporarily alleviate the strain on our energy with various tactics and distractions. There’s no shortage of ways of how we can distract ourselves from an upcoming cycle of change.Continue Reading

Living In The Present And For The Future

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We’ve all heard of the importance of living in the present moment.

All we have is in this very moment. Life is simply the current moment we’re experiencing right now—not the anticipation of fabricated future scenarios or dramatized renditions of the past.

Yet for me, it’s not the only consideration.

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When We Forget

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It’s easy to forget.

It’s easy to forget, when we don’t intentionally look at the richness surrounding and to the horizon in front of us.

We temporarily forget about the blessings in our lives—the many little things we take for granted—and about our most coveted hopes, goals and dreams. When we forget it’s because we’re too focused on the weeds.Continue Reading

Balancing Planning And Inspiration

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My husband and I spent this past New Year’s Eve running errands, cleaning the house and doing a quiet, mini-celebration at home. I was feeling particularly ambitious that day and advocated for these somewhat lame, but productive household activities despite some reluctance on his end.

As we clinked our toasting flutes a few seconds past midnight, my husband grudgingly admitted it was nice to start the new year in a clean home.

This got me thinking about balancing planning and inspiration—what we often experience day-to-day in our lives.Continue Reading

4 Ways To Make A Change In Your Life – The Pros and Cons

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It’s been about two years since I took my first big leap of quitting a job that wasn’t right for me. I’ve made other big changes since then, and each change has had its own challenges. From experience and talking with others, there are four ways to make a change in your life when you’re making a career or other big lifestyle change.
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Choosing Gratitude Despite Growing Pains

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It’s been unexpectedly rewarding going back to working full-time hours, and a great practice choosing gratitude despite some growing pains.

What’s the most surprising is how happy I’ve been despite being exhausted and suddenly having more responsibilities. Continue Reading

The Magic of Setting Intentions and Letting Go

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As I’m sitting by the poolside on a condo rooftop in City Center, Las Vegas, I keep on thinking about how crazy life can be, and how quickly circumstances can change when setting intentions and letting go. Our short, synchronistic stay right on the strip—as pretentious and flashy of a reputation the city may have—feels oddly appropriate.

It’s a larger-than-life reminder that anything can happen. While there are inevitable losses along the way, there’s also the chance to win big with some strategic risks, persistence and a little bit of luck.Continue Reading

Detour From The Next Phase

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About a month and a half ago, I wrote a post on what I thought would be the next phase of Uncoveries.

I usually avoid sharing future thoughts like that due to a fear of falling through. While a bit more reservation probably would’ve saved me from writing this current post, I have no regrets.Continue Reading