human connection – Page 6

Detecting My Family’s Pain Led Me to a Shame-Lifting, Miracle-Working Discovery

“If you look into the distance, there’s a house upon the hill Guiding like a lighthouse to a place where…
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Tether Yourself: The Enlightening Talk Parents Aren’t Having Can Keep Teens from a Damaging Drift

“I’ll take your hand when thunder roarsAnd I’ll hold you close, I’ll stay the courseI promise you from up aboveThat…
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Am I Invisible? The Pain-Relieving Response to Being Rejected or Excluded

My eleven-year-old daughter started a new extracurricular activity a few weeks ago. We’re still learning the ropes and aren’t quite sure…
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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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Use this Emotional Cue to Turn Other People’s Infuriating Opinions into Your Highest Lessons

“Everything you thought was true Look at what it’s done for you You scream into the sky Hallelujah In due…
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Bridging Family Gaps to Get Along Better Today & Have Stronger Tomorrows

“We are love We are one We are how we treat each other when the day is done We are…
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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