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This is How We Stay Human: Two Short Stories

Lately, I’ve been noticing how the most ordinary moments can hold something steady and life-giving when I need it most….
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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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The Little Victories Everyone’s Racing Past Are What Will Save You from Burning Out

“I’ll be awful sometimes Weakened to my knees But I’ll learn to get by On little victories.” –Matt Nathanson,…
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When You Find Yourself Wanting to Fall off the Face of the Earth, Start This Search and Finish Strong

“I walked across an empty land I knew the pathway like the back of my hand I felt the earth…
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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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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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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