Being Hands Free to grasp what really matters often means going outside my comfort zone, not taking the “easy,” route, and accepting the fact that the way I’ve “always done it,” may not be the best way. Usually it begins with a voice in my head; I call it my Hands Free inner voice. It pushes me to do things…
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Give It A Rest
The birthday of the United States (a.k.a. The Fourth of July) is right around the corner. Americans will spend the day celebrating our independence with fireworks, cookouts, and being with family. Yet, most of us will still be dependent…and not just a little dependent…very dependent. I am referring to our dependence on technology, specifically the phone and the Internet. Being…
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When You See Promise
My just turned eight-year-old daughter has been playing school on a regular basis since she was three-years-old. Actually, I don’t think it is fair to call it “playing school” because there is no “playing” involved. It is the real deal; it is serious business. It is as close to actual school as it gets. With each passing year, my daughter…
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When Sweat Meets Tears
I applied extra strength deodorant…three times. I had an arsenal of frozen water bottles in my possession. I donned airy, Dri-fit clothing that allowed for optimal air circulation. Every single hair on my head was secured as far away from the back of my neck as possible. I slathered myself with the recommended amount of sunscreen and pulled down my…
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Words He Seldom Hears
A critical part of living Hands Free to grasp what really matters is having awareness. I have realized I cannot fight the distraction that takes priority over my relationships if I do not allow myself to fully acknowledge my areas of negligence. Typically, I write about my attempt to grasp what really matters in my role as “parent” or as…
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Home Is Where The Hands Are
If you are new to the Hands Free journey, I will take a minute to catch you up to speed. And it will only take a minute because when I say, “A tornado of catastrophic proportions pummeled my state on April 27th,” I don’t have to say much more. In the days since April 27th, I have been blessed to…
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