This Unthinkable Response to the World’s Demands Reminds You that You Are Enough

“Stop asking: Am I good enough? Ask only Am I showing up with love? Life is not a straight line…
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A Reasonable Test for Remaining Calm & Compassionate During Distressing Times

This summer, while working on breaking a long and unhealthy relationship with diet soda, I had an ugly outburst. At…
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Shaming the Distracted Child Only Hurts Our World

By now you may have heard about the progress report my younger daughter came home with several years ago that…
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So You’ve Tried to Stop Yelling … But Have You Tried This?

“Once I knew the depth of where no hope was and darkness lay on the face of things. Then love…
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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