What I Would Have Missed – Page 9

“I Hurt With Her,” She Said & I Took Note

Imagine if you asked yourself for a minute, What if I had your heart? What if you wore my scars?…
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The Index Card Every Kid Needs to Get Today

It was a chance for parents to get to know their child’s middle school teachers. We would spend ten minutes…
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The Low-Hanging Fruit You Can’t Afford to Miss

“Gonna walk this road See where it leads Gonna bless the flowers Gonna bless the weeds Gonna stay together Nothing’s…
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A Comeback Anthem for the Fighter Within

“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” -Helen Keller I was a…
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From Seeing My Worst in You to Seeing Hope for Both of Us

‘Cause I am done with my graceless heart So tonight I’m gonna cut it out and then restart ‘Cause I…
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Taking Off the Ticking Clock

It was while watching my daughter eat a sno-cone on a summer trip to the beach that I experienced a life-changing epiphany….
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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