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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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Tag Archives: Take Time to Say It
No Thanks Necessary
The week before Easter, I had a proposal for the good people of The Hands Free Revolution. I asked that we ban together and collectively recognize those who are underappreciated and often forgotten. And our targets were the faithful trash … Continue reading
Posted in Accent on the Positive, Take Time to Say It, The Hands Free Revolution
Tagged activities about kindness for children, acts of kindness, acts of kindness for children, appreciation for the mail carrier, appreciation for the trash collector, grasp what matters, helping children show gratitude, mail carriers, Note writing, Take Time to Say It, The Hands Free Revolution, trash collector
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You Deserve A Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. I know many moms and grandmothers will receive lovely gifts, gorgeous flowers, maybe even breakfast in bed. And let’s hope all mothers receive a break from any and all domestic duties! But there … Continue reading
The Angel Impact
A few weeks ago, I celebrated a birthday. I was overwhelmed with kindness from all directions…family, friends, even strangers who have become part of my life through this blog. Several of my closest friends planned to take me out to … Continue reading
The Tipping Point
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
Butterfly Part 2
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
Posted in Accent on the Positive, Take Time to Say It
Tagged Accent on the Positive, acts of kindness, angel, answer your calling, Bright Spots, Butterflies, Butterfly, cancer, chemotherapy, encouragement, Hey Hey Hey Michael Franti, hope, Note writing, Take Time to Say It, Your Mother is a Butterfly
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The Way I See It
Before I began my Hands Free journey, I often noticed a woman at my daughter’s swim team practice. While her child swam, she sat with colorful spools of yarn upon her lap and knitted. I never knew why I found … Continue reading