living authentically – Page 5

When Nothing’s “Wrong,” But the Pain is Real: A Cure for Caring ‘Til It Hurts

“We have not been directly exposed to the trauma scene, but we hear the story told with such intensity, or…
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Our Stories of Struggle and Why We Must Not Hide Them from Our Kids

“Hold Hold on Hold on to me ‘Cause I’m a little unsteady A little unsteady.” –X Ambassadors, Unsteady A few…
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Don’t Walk By: A New-Year Response to a Path of Less Pain, More Joy, and a Better You

I am a walker. My mom instilled the walking routine in me starting in grade school, and ever since then,…
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Am I Invisible? The Pain-Relieving Response to Being Rejected or Excluded

My eleven-year-old daughter started a new extracurricular activity a few weeks ago. We’re still learning the ropes and aren’t quite sure…
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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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Getting Yourself Within Reach of Life’s Unexpected Redo

“Sometimes my tries are outside the lines We’ve been conditioned to not make mistakes But I can’t live that way….
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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