Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters
Yesterday I described the Hands Free transformation of one of my loyal readers. Through a series of what he refers to as, “little steps,” he has covered monumental ground. Although he and I have different backgrounds and live very different lives, we both share the desire to grasp what really matters. In order to do so, we both started this…
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I have had the privilege to witness the Hands Free transformation of one of my readers, an investment banker working in New York City. Every time I see message in my inbox from my long distance partner in this Hands Free journey, I look forward to reading the latest developments in his personal quest to grasp what really matters. It…
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A few weeks ago my husband and I went to a concert at a relatively small venue. Our seats were on edge of the second floor, which overlooked the area in front of the stage. The concert had not yet begun. People were milling around as they waited. But instead of talking to the person that had accompanied them to…
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I’ve spent the last two posts writing about making eye contact with your children or loved ones when they speak to you. Why? Because the personal connection derived through eye contact plays a critical role in grasping what really matters. I guess you could say that on the Hands Free Mama Scale of Importance, looking someone in the eye is…
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Yesterday I wrote about discovering the importance of looking into my children’s eyes. Many of you shared that the post brought you a new awareness you hadn’t considered. I love it when that happens. As I thought about this topic a bit more, I found myself imagining how my children must feel when I am “too busy” to stop and…
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Time in the car with my daughters has become quite valuable. My new Hands Free way of life means that all notifications on my Blackberry are turned off, which means no distracting “dings” of incoming emails, phone calls or text messages. It means no intrusions from the radio or DVD player. What it means is conversation. What it means is…
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