human needs

Coming Up for Air

When my daughter Avery was eight years old, we moved to a new state. Her swim team practiced at a…
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I Will Not Leave You Stranded

It was my 22-year-old daughter’s first Vrbo reservation. With no hotels near the half Ironman site, renting a small house…
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What If the Last 21 Days Could Change Everything?

Tomorrow begins the final 21 days of the year. A small window of time… and yet, I’ve recently witnessed how…
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Of Course It Hurts: Unalone in Autumn Grief

Last week I shared a story in Rachel’s Treehouse that garnered a beautiful response. Readers indicated it met them “right…
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Writing Relief to You Right Now

“In this terrifying world, you continuously have the power to offer someone else a little relief. Why would you withhold…
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Kindness Found In the Story No One Asks for

“What’s the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?” That question came up on a conversation card at a…
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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