finding joy

A Simple Art Project That Improves Your Inner World (No Artistic Skills Required)

I love being with my niece Kate. It’s not just about her being a joy to be around – it’s…
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I Hope You Feel Small: The Surprising Upside of Unselfing

Exactly one year ago, I came across a greeting card that struck me in a way no card ever has….
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How a ‘Wonder Window’ Became My Calm After the Storm

About the time my older daughter returned home from her year away at college, a Mourning Dove moved in. Well,…
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Check On Your Strong Friends, But Don’t Stop There

“Don’t forget to check on your strong friends!” We hear that statement quite often, but I have learned we need to…
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Do You Know What Today Is?

I have been waiting for this momentous day for so long. Soul Shift is finally out in the world! Over…
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How to Use Your ‘Coping Color’ to Carry Yourself Through the Gray

In dripping wet clothes, I hastily scanned the meager selection of office supplies at my local drug store. What item…
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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