living intentionally

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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The One Dollar Break from Reality Available to Us All

“It’s a beautiful life Well, you won’t always see it that way When you’re deep in a hole with nowhere…
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Read & Repeat as Needed to Live Boldly, Bravely, Flawed & Full of Hope

I believe anything is possible. I am not tied to any outcome. My vow is to show up … and…
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That Happens to Me Too

“What if I had your heart? What if you wore my scars? How would we break down? What if you…
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An Unusual Term for Death that Helps Me Live Fully in Today

“It’s the perfect time of day It’s the last day of your life Don’t let it drift away While your…
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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

@handsfreemama April 19, 2019

Facebook keeps telling me I have not written to you in a while… like I don’t know. The last blog post I wrote was J… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@handsfreemama March 28, 2019

I will never forget how my daughter described the hardest thing about moving to a new place. She described it as no… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@handsfreemama January 19, 2019

Grateful to be part of the #PhelanLucky family and to help spread awareness and support for a resilient group of ki… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…