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Monthly Archives: March 2011
The Steps Toward Home
This week I’ve described how making small steps to let go of distraction is an effective way to begin living a Hands Free life. In Monday’s post, “The Steps of a Hero,” I described the progress that occurred in the … Continue reading
Where To Begin?
Yesterday I described the Hands Free transformation of one of my loyal readers. Through a series of what he refers to as, “little steps,” he has covered monumental ground. Although he and I have different backgrounds and live very different … Continue reading
The Steps of A Hero
I have had the privilege to witness the Hands Free transformation of one of my readers, an investment banker working in New York City. Every time I see message in my inbox from my long distance partner in this Hands … Continue reading
A Major Turn Off
A few weeks ago my husband and I went to a concert at a relatively small venue. Our seats were on edge of the second floor, which overlooked the area in front of the stage. The concert had not yet … Continue reading
Posted in Eyes Unseen Words Unheard, Putting Distraction In Its Place, The Truth Hurts (and Heals)
Tagged all notifications off, daily distraction, excessive use of technology, painful truths, put away technology, Putting Distraction In Its Place, technology addiction, technology is damaging my relationships, turn off your phone
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This May Hurt A Little
I’ve spent the last two posts writing about making eye contact with your children or loved ones when they speak to you. Why? Because the personal connection derived through eye contact plays a critical role in grasping what really matters. … Continue reading
Posted in Eyes Unseen Words Unheard, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged Be in the moment, daily distraction, eye contact, family memories, grasp what matters, Honest Truth Time, invaluable video, look your child in the eye, Mom, personal connection, Watch me, watch your child, What I Would Have Missed
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Eyes Unseen Words Unheard
Yesterday I wrote about discovering the importance of looking into my children’s eyes. Many of you shared that the post brought you a new awareness you hadn’t considered. I love it when that happens. As I thought about this topic … Continue reading
You Caught My Eye
Time in the car with my daughters has become quite valuable. My new Hands Free way of life means that all notifications on my Blackberry are turned off, which means no distracting “dings” of incoming emails, phone calls or text … Continue reading
How Kind Of You To Notice
A few weeks ago my blog subscription service was interrupted without my knowledge. A few kind readers emailed to let me know that although I had posted a new entry, they had not received it in their inbox. This meant … Continue reading
Posted in What I Would Have Missed
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Regret No More
A few years ago I received a phone call that brought me to my knees. In fact, the news was so unbearable, so devastating that I crawled into the corner of my daughter’s closet, as if hiding there would make … Continue reading
Reach Out Reach Up
Two months ago, I asked you to take my hand. Something incredible has happened. My journey has become your journey. And in the process, your pain has become my pain. I am humbled each time you place the struggles of … Continue reading