human needs – Page 7

The Resilient Gift Our Children Need When Things Go Wrong May Not Come from Us

“I could lift you up I could show you what you wanna see And take you where you wanna be…
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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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Make This Small Shift to Move Forward When Life Tries to Shut You Down

The day I returned from a speaking event in Mobile, Alabama, I unpacked and repacked my suitcase for another flight…
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Seeing the Details in the Fabric of our Aging Loved Ones

My dad recently turned 78. His birthday was Friday, September 8th. I spent most of it tearful and worried. He…
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How to See Past Life’s Obstructions and Get Miraculous Results

My husband recently got prescription glasses. He doesn’t really like the fact he needs them so he only wears them…
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A Reasonable Test for Remaining Calm & Compassionate During Distressing Times

This summer, while working on breaking a long and unhealthy relationship with diet soda, I had an ugly outburst. At…
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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