finding joy – Page 4

Not Another Defeated, Depleted Year’s End: Give Yourself Something Truly Sustaining

A few months ago, I was interviewed by a writer for a mental health magazine about the concept of my…
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How a Control Freak Learned to Trust in Time & Let Life Breathe

As we flew on an airplane to attend my father-in-law’s funeral three months ago, I worked on a special project….
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This Will Prepare You

It’s been a year since my ten-year-old daughter and I started visiting “Annie” at the nursing home. Avery felt compelled…
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One Child’s Monumental Statement that Will Make Us Exhale & Guide Us Home

Once I reached fifth grade, I was allowed to walk home from school by myself. I could have waited for…
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The One Dollar Break from Reality Available to Us All

“It’s a beautiful life Well, you won’t always see it that way When you’re deep in a hole with nowhere…
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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