healing – Page 3

A Personal Note from the Messy Midpoint: It’s Not Ruined

a healerhas the braveryto use their experiencesof recovery and move inharmony with the universefor the benefit of many-yung pueblo Avery’s…
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Why I’m Asking, ‘Are You Ok?’ This Mother’s Day

Almost five years to this day, two friends drove 300 miles in one day to lay eyes on me. They’d…
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On Bended Knees, Missing Keys, and Holes You Can’t Fill Today

A few days ago, our family hired a nice man to place fresh pine straw (think mulch) in many places…
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You Beside Me

On Friday afternoon, a box containing copies of my finished book, LIVE LOVE NOW, was delivered. A year ago, I…
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Being a Mess Becomes a Comfort, Not a Curse, In Just One Ask

I was standing in my kitchen on March 1, 2019 wondering how I was going to get through the writing…
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When You’re Far from Festive and Joy Shows Up in Your Two-Mile Radius

I noticed it immediately. Exactly four weeks ago, three massive letters appeared next to the road near the round-about that…
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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