healing – Page 6

Be Here Now: That Moment You Stop Running from Yourself and Find Surprising Peace

“There’s an ocean inside my head Waves that don’t ever rest This kind of beauty ain’t ordinary You look, but…
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When Grief Finds Light, Even Your Worst Days Look Different

“Gravity has taken better men than me Now how can that be? Just keep me where the light is Just…
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When Nothing’s “Wrong,” But the Pain is Real: A Cure for Caring ‘Til It Hurts

“We have not been directly exposed to the trauma scene, but we hear the story told with such intensity, or…
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The Silent Art of Picking Your Heart Up Off the Floor

“Breathe in, breathe out, Move on and break down, If everyone goes away, I will stay.” –Mat Kearney My daughters…
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What We’re Using as Motivation May Be Keeping Us from Loving Life, Ourselves, & Our Family Well

“I kept falling over I kept looking backward I went broke believing That the simple should be hard. All we…
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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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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