living authentically – Page 3

4 Words I Say to Myself to Lift Heavy Things

“What’s lifting you today?” Today, it was the eleven-year-old dog who lives at the home studio where I recorded the…
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On Bended Knees, Missing Keys, and Holes You Can’t Fill Today

A few days ago, our family hired a nice man to place fresh pine straw (think mulch) in many places…
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Real You: The New Parenting Role to Embrace Now & Our Kids Will Be Alright

The last concert I attended before the world as we know it changed forever was Mat Kearney’s acoustic tour. As…
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Being a Mess Becomes a Comfort, Not a Curse, In Just One Ask

I was standing in my kitchen on March 1, 2019 wondering how I was going to get through the writing…
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Strengthening Our Kids from the Passenger Seat by Driving Two Key Words Home

“We are not good at anything when we first start,” Scott said at the dinner table in response to Avery…
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The Lies We Tell Ourselves Keep Us from Residing in a Life We Love (Blue Shutters Optional)

“To dare is to lose one’s footing; To not dare is to lose one’s self.” Soren Kierkegaard I’ve always thought…
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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