What I Would Have Missed – Page 2

You See Triggered & Flawed, But Your Kids See Something Much More Important In You

I recently rediscovered the song, “In the Blood,” by John Mayer. I’d heard it before, but it had never brought…
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Ending Your Relationship with Unreasonable Expectations (P.S. Nothing Ever Felt So Good)

A friend reached out to me after a family member commented on her size and suggested she needed to increase…
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Skip the New Year’s Hype to Put Peace in the Picture in 2019

New Year’s Eve has never been my favorite holiday. In fact, it’s typically been a tough one for me. I…
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Notice the Tiny Detail Capable of Blanketing Your Whole Holiday In Peace

In a recent television interview, I was given forty-five seconds to share my story. When I shared the video clip with…
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Set This Simple Limit to Expand Connection, Close Gaps, and Get Life Immediately Looking Up

“You can say what is, or fight for itClose your mind and take a riskYou can say ‘it’s mine’ and…
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When the World Feels Awful: Wisdom from the Gap Dressing Room

“I can feel you with me in the darkness Reaching out a hand to pull me through Sadness used to…
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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