self-acceptance

That Moment When You’ve Found the Right Ears

“Just put your fear out there,” my friend encouraged. “What’s that scared little voice inside you saying is going to…
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I Won’t Give You a Reason the Bad Thing Happened. I’ll Give You Something Better

You can do everything “right” and things can still go horribly wrong. I am facing this. I am embracing this. …
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The First Secret to Thriving is There Are No Secrets

“I risk the safety of my inner world every time I pretend that I have everything under control when I’m…
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The Unsolicited Advice that Turned Heart Worry into Helpful Awareness

Personal crises don’t care about big plans. And when a crisis occurs, we are often faced with choices: Pause Postpone…
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The Worthiness Piece You Might Not Know is Missing

After going years without making this pie, I’ve made it twice in a month’s time. It’s truly the best Key…
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How to Stabilize Your Fractured Soul in an Unsettling World

On one of my recent social media posts, a commenter said she’d like to start taking a quiet moment each…
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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