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There’s No Path Less Traveled

August 1, 2017 By Uncoveries

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.

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When It’s Time To Reassess

June 25, 2017 By Uncoveries

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.

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Living In The Present And For The Future

May 13, 2017 By Uncoveries

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

March 26, 2017 By Uncoveries

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.

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The Unsexy Part Of Change

February 17, 2017 By Uncoveries

Getting to true, lasting change isn’t sexy.

It’s usually the opposite. Monotonous, ordinary, and seemingly not worth mentioning. But not mentioning it would be a shame.

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

December 4, 2016 By Uncoveries

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

November 13, 2016 By Uncoveries

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.

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The Magic of Setting Intentions and Letting Go

October 10, 2016 By Uncoveries

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.

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