Accent on the Positive – Page 2

A December Creed (For Those Who Wish to End a Hard Year on a High Note)

To smile so warmly people can’t help but smile back To be so present in the now that long-held regrets…
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An Empowering Way to Respond to Hurtful People

“Cause peace and love ain’t so far If we nurse our wounds before they scar.” –Alicia Keys I can vividly…
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I Stood in Line to Vote & Saw Something Everyone Should See

* Written while standing in an early voter line for two hours on Friday The one standing behind you—she’s nervous…
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Who I Was Behind Closed Doors Offers Hope for Negative Times

“We all get to see Who we grow up to be And anchor when in doubt An ocean when in…
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I Was the Angry One Until Joy Became My Goal

“If I could say anything, anything What would it be? A good question for a distant reality I would tell…
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The Index Card Every Kid Needs to Get Today

It was a chance for parents to get to know their child’s middle school teachers. We would spend ten minutes…
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I want to make memories, not to-do lists. I want to feel the squeeze of loving arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my favorite people, not consumed in a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by overloaded agendas that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter & gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of mobile phones & text messages. I’m letting go of distraction, perfection, & pressure to grasp what really matters. I’m living Hands Free. Will you join me? (Read More)

“After attending one of Rachel’s speaking events, I am finding myself pausing more and re-setting my reactions to my spouse and children as a result of reflecting on the situations and lessons Rachel shared. Her decision to reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly, and what she’s learned as she’s worked to transform herself, has lasting impacts on her audience. Rachel’s lessons are like ripples in the ocean as they help others like me move towards choosing love and coming as we are. Rachel works wonders by helping others work wonders.” –A Hands Free Mama in progress