living intentionally – Page 2

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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‘Choose Love’ 21-Day Challenge: Part 2

* On September 22, I posted a passage on The Hands Free Revolution page illustrating how ‘Choosing Love’ as a first response might…
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This Is Important

Two weeks before my first kidney surgery in July, I felt a sense of urgency. There were things I felt…
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Turning a Moment of Shame Into an Anthem for Life

“It’s not the long walk home that will change this heart, But the welcome I receive at the restart.” -Mumford…
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A Moment Longer Than Necessary

While growing up, I periodically told my sister something I never told anyone else. “I think I’m going to…
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Finding Hope in the Before & After … It’s Not Beyond Repair

Six weeks ago my eight-year-old daughter was fitted with a palatal expander to address several dental issues. In the…
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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