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I’m going Hands Free. I want to make memories, not to-do-lists. I want to feel the squeeze of my daughter's arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my spouse, not consumed by a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by extracurricular commitments that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter and gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of cell phones and text messages. I am letting go of distraction, disconnection, and perfection to live a life that simply, so very simply, consists of what really matters. I’m going Hands Free. And if this sounds like a life you want to start living, come along. A Hands Free revolution starts here! I hope you will join me!Join The Hands Free Revolution on Facebook
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Category Archives: The Truth Hurts (and Heals)
The Truth About Texting
*The National Safety Council’s Statistics Department estimates 400 people will die in traffic accidents this Labor Day holiday period, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, and will end at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5. Together we can reduce that … Continue reading
Posted in Putting Distraction In Its Place, The Truth Hurts (and Heals), What I Would Have Missed
Tagged a critical message about texting and driving, cellphone use behind the wheel, distracted driving, Labor Day Weekend traffic accidents, safe driving practices, texting and driving, the dangers of texting while driving
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Imperfection Has A Color
My youngest daughter recently started kindergarten. I surprised myself by not getting teary on her first day. As she adjusted her brand-new backpack and walked hand-in-hand with Big Sister into school, she wore an expression of utter and complete joy. … Continue reading
Words He Seldom Hears
A critical part of living Hands Free to grasp what really matters is having awareness. I have realized I cannot fight the distraction that takes priority over my relationships if I do not allow myself to fully acknowledge my areas … Continue reading
Missing More Than Life
Last week, I wrote a post on knowing your children, really knowing them. “If You Only Knew,” spread like wildfire. Apparently I am not alone in the realization that daily distraction has the capability of preventing us from truly “knowing” … Continue reading
Posted in Putting Distraction In Its Place, The Truth Hurts (and Heals), What I Would Have Missed
Tagged being overscheduled, knowing your child, knowing your grandchild, living a distracted life, really knowing your child, spend time with your children, spreading yourself too thin, the cost of daily distraction, the price of "doing it all"
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If You Only Knew
*For the privacy of this individual, her name has been changed In this journey to become Hands Free, I have really started listening. Not just listening more intently to my own inner thoughts and feelings, but listening to other people. … Continue reading
Posted in Living In Realness, Putting Distraction In Its Place, The Truth Hurts (and Heals)
Tagged 20 minutes with your child, distraction, family bonding, I need a wake up call, knowing your child, letting go of distraction, personal connection with your child, spend time with your children
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What I Really Think
Last week I was ready to check out of a medical office with my seven-year-old daughter. It was visit #4 in a series of medical appointments in a short time period. We both were drained physically, mentally, and emotionally. We … 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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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
Someone Will Notice
It has become a common occurrence for readers to send me messages like the one I recently received from a disheartened mother after dropping off her child at school. This is what she wrote: Today I happened to be second … Continue reading
Posted in Putting Distraction In Its Place, The Truth Hurts (and Heals), Your Words
Tagged all notifications off, daily distraction, distraction, family memories, ignoring your children, listening to your child, living in the moment, paying attention to your child, put down your phone, Putting Distraction In Its Place, someone will notice, talking to your child, texting in the carpool line, texting while driving, The Hands Free Revolution, what really matters, your words
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