human needs – Page 10

That Time I Saw You Leave Behind the Things That Held You Back

Exactly one week ago, I took a photo of the room I stayed in during my three-day Soul Shift retreat in…
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The Brave Phrase We Cannot Tell Ourselves Too Many Times

This summer, I mailed my first package to Africa. I was repeatedly warned that it would not reach the recipient,…
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I Will Go With You: Encouraging Kids to Look Beyond Themselves When Stuck in a Place They Cannot Thrive

I recently received a text message from a dear friend and fellow writer. Kellie was about to publish an article…
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Passed Through Her Hands: A Sacred Exchange with a Recycler of Hope

Within minutes of my feet touching African soil, I met Alice. She was in the welcome party of Changemakers waiting…
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One Window Is All You Need: Heart Wisdom from a Teenage Wanderer

Guest Post by Natalie Rebecca Stafford, age 15 I was around four years old when I started asking my mom…
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How You Handle Humankind’s Most Powerful Emotion Can Build or Break Life

“And then I realized that to be more alive I had to be less afraid, so I did it. I…
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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