I Have Today – Page 4

A Reason for the Listening Face

In the past week, the same question arose during a magazine interview and also while serving on a mindful parenting…
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Who You Are Now Matters More

It was a simple enough recipe—place peanuts and several types of chocolate in a crockpot for two hours and then…
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Vow to Breathe

My favorite beach activity when I was girl was to rescue live starfish that had washed up on shore. I…
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Enough

Sometimes I find myself sitting behind the wheel of the car thinking, Enough. Enough with the bickering. Enough with the…
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Everyday Lifelines of Hope

I grew up seeing handwritten notes as expressions of love. My mom worked long hours so she often left small,…
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A Simple Tool for a More Positive Home

The other night I was lying beside my 6-year-old daughter at bedtime when she snuggled in close and released 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