From the category archives:
When inspiration strikes, do you pay attention?
Sometimes, the roar of the world, our friends and family, even our own internal voices can drown out the bright ideas that come to us and can change our lives.
Think of some of the most important accomplishments of mankind: antibiotics, space travel, heck, even the self-flushing toilet…they all likely [...]
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What if you had made a different choice than the one you made? What if things had never happened like that?
What if you had taken that job? Where might you be now?
What if you hadn’t married your wife, who might you be with?
What if you had done this differently, said that instead of what you [...]
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There are several occasions throughout the calendar year that lead to serious feelings of gratefulness and reflection – as an American, the 4th of July is one of those holidays.
Since starting my own Uncommon Life, the 4th of July has caused me to feel intensely grateful for the fact that I live in a country [...]
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By Brandi-Ann Uyemura
(Want to guest post at TLU? contact me!)
Sometimes in the process to live a more authentic life, we can feel stuck. Writers are not the only ones who get blocked. When you’re on a mission to go from a to where you want to be, the road can feel long and overwhelming. The [...]
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Do you know what today is?
Sure, it’s Wednesday. And yup, it’s March 31. But this isn’t what I mean.
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
I’m sure you’ve heard people say that before – it’s cliche. But like most cliches, it comes from a place of powerful truth.
Everything that has happened before [...]
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