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That's Not Your Path — But it Sure Looks Like it

Sometimes we spend a little too much time worrying about the obstacles that lie ahead. Here's how to balance planning ahead, with enjoying the moment:

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Cole Noble
May 26, 2022
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The forest trail runs away from me, winding down the mountain and through the valley beyond until it disappears on the horizon.

“Did we miss a turn?” I ask myself. “I didn’t see another trail.”

And yet, the path I’m on is carrying me in the exact oppos…

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