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When Dreams Die: One Adjustment You Can Make to Nurture New Life

I am a music lover. One of my favorite things to do is introduce people to my favorite (and lesser-known)…
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Make a ‘Nurtured Shadow’ Part of Your Family Immediately

The red hat I wore during my last retreat of 2022 got a lot of compliments. People noted how the…
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Broken Dish Confessions

“I see the sun and it’s rising slowly For every shadow there’s a light Open your eyes, I’ll come running…
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An Empowering Way to Respond to Hurtful People

“Cause peace and love ain’t so far If we nurse our wounds before they scar.” –Alicia Keys I can vividly…
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Who I Was Behind Closed Doors Offers Hope for Negative Times

“We all get to see Who we grow up to be And anchor when in doubt An ocean when in…
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The Best Advice for Loving Those Who ‘Feel It All’

“Life is better when you open your heart You don’t always have to act so hard Just be as you…
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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