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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: What I Would Have Missed
When You See Promise
My just turned eight-year-old daughter has been playing school on a regular basis since she was three-years-old. Actually, I don’t think it is fair to call it “playing school” because there is no “playing” involved. It is the real deal; … Continue reading
When Sweat Meets Tears
I applied extra strength deodorant…three times. I had an arsenal of frozen water bottles in my possession. I donned airy, Dri-fit clothing that allowed for optimal air circulation. Every single hair on my head was secured as far away from … Continue reading
Posted in I Have Today, Sunset Moments, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged Be in the moment, being thankful, gratitude, making the most out of life, positive inner dialogue, stop complaining about insignificant things, summer swim meets, Sunset Moments, swim meets, thankful to be alive, What I Would Have Missed, what really matters
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The Trip To Nowhere
What I am about to tell you may surprise you. It is not something I like to advertise about myself. In fact, very few people know this about me. I have a problem, but I have managed to hide it … Continue reading
Someone is Waiting For You
As I recently mentioned, my-seven-year old daughter has had an extensive array of medical appointments lately. This translates to an astronomical amount of waiting. Before I began my Hands Free journey, I would have passed this “wait time” by occupying … Continue reading
Posted in Putting Distraction In Its Place, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged put away your phone, Putting Distraction In Its Place, talk to your children, Ten Things To Do With Kids in A Waiting Room, waiting at the doctor's office, waiting interactively, waiting with your children, What I Would Have Missed
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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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No Room For The Insignificant
I might be a bit biased, but I am convinced I have some of the most intelligent and thoughtful blog readers out there. I am constantly amazed by the insightful, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking comments you share with me. Quite often … Continue reading
Posted in Putting Distraction In Its Place
Tagged Accent on the Positive, all notifications off, blog readers, Bully, Bully Books, daily distraction, Froggy Books, going to the library, leave phone in car, library, Putting Distraction In Its Place, The insignificant, What I Would Have Missed, what really matters
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I See A Sign
Being Hands Free means I have stopped rushing through life. As a result of shifting my focus off of distraction and onto what really matters, I have begun to notice beautiful sights in nature. With childlike eyes, I spot cleverly … Continue reading
Keys to Distraction
My seven-year-old daughter cheerfully practices the piano almost every night after dinner. While cleaning the kitchen, I listen as she gracefully stumbles through songs like “Skipping Rocks,” “Tip Toe,” and most recently, “Jingle Bells,” and “Go Tell it On the … Continue reading
The Hands Free Revolution: Holiday Style
Things were different this year. And not just at my house. -One family took a seventeen hour train ride from Florida to Virginia totally Hands Free. When I looked at the photos they shared, I could practically hear the perceptive … Continue reading
Within Reach
Dearest Readers, I reached out my hand and you took it. In one short week on the web, my hands have been grasped in a way I never dreamed possible. I am humbled that you have put your faith in … Continue reading