human connection – Page 3

Not Made for Classrooms & Cubicles: Wanderers, the World Needs You Now

“So young to be the words of your own song I know the rage in you is strong Write a…
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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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Finding Harmony With Loved Ones Whose Temperaments Are Different from Our Own

“You think I’d leave your side, baby You know me better than that Think I’d leave you down when you’re…
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More than Words: A Lifeline to the Kid Who Can’t Talk to His Parents & the Parents Who Don’t Know What to Say

“I met you in the dark, you lit me up. You made me feel as though I was enough.” -James…
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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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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