courage – Page 5

Not Sure of the Next Step? Begin With What You Knew at Age Eleven

“Hold your own Know your name And go your own way.” -Jason Mraz, Details in the Fabric I had forty-five…
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Our Stories of Struggle and Why We Must Not Hide Them from Our Kids

“Hold Hold on Hold on to me ‘Cause I’m a little unsteady A little unsteady.” –X Ambassadors, Unsteady A few…
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Getting Yourself Within Reach of Life’s Unexpected Redo

“Sometimes my tries are outside the lines We’ve been conditioned to not make mistakes But I can’t live that way….
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A Reasonable Test for Remaining Calm & Compassionate During Distressing Times

This summer, while working on breaking a long and unhealthy relationship with diet soda, I had an ugly outburst. At…
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Five Miracles in Iowa

Miracle 1 – In one of my lowest of low points one month ago, I received a message and a photo…
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Read & Repeat as Needed to Live Boldly, Bravely, Flawed & Full of Hope

I believe anything is possible. I am not tied to any outcome. My vow is to show up … and…
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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