Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Tipping Point

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

I recently had the opportunity to practice one of my Hands Free strategies, which is called Take Time to Say It. Making an effort to express appreciation for people in my life through note writing has always been one of … Continue reading →

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Hands Free Evidence

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

One of my most widely shared blog posts was entitled, “Putting Distraction In Its Place.” If you have had a chance to read it you may remember the line, “My driving habits will affect my children’s driving habits. Let it … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Part 2

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

For as long as I can remember, I have used the written word to reach out to others. Whether it is for a celebratory reason or in times of sorrow or strife, I have words to give. Although I am … Continue reading →

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The Magazine Gesture

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

Yesterday I wrote about encouragement. I received such a positive response that I am “encouraged” to write more on this topic today. See how beautifully that works? Today’s story illustrates that expressions of encouragement, support, and love need not come … Continue reading →

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Encouragement Takes First Place

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

If you have read my About Me page, you will know that encouragement is on my list of what really matters. I believe that giving encouragement is not only one of the most powerful ways to build loving relationships, but … Continue reading →

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To The One I Love

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

I talk most often about how this Hands Free journey is changing me. But today I am going to talk about the changes taking place in the one who stands beside me. Because having the one that stands beside me … Continue reading →

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I Thought You Would Never Ask

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

My four-year-old daughter has always loved puzzles. Whenever “PawPaw” (my dad) comes to visit us, it is not unusual for them to put together several puzzles a day. I always marveled at the way they huddle shoulder to shoulder examining … Continue reading →

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Outside the Circle Awaits the Heart

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

*Permission has been granted to use her authentic name I was not surprised when a dear friend of mine said she was going to take lunch to someone she had never met. She was always reaching outside her circle of … Continue reading →

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Putting Distraction In Its Place

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

I have thought a lot about my first blog entry of 2011. I hoped it would be powerful. I hoped it would cause readers to really stop and think. I hoped it would leave an impression long after the reader … Continue reading →

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