by Rachel Swanson | Jan 1, 2017 | Faith, Goals, God, Writing
You’ve probably seen a thousand of these posts zooming around cyber space. Millions posting their “word for the year” on their social media accounts. Which might make some of you cringe to think about reading another one right now. I usually like... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jun 6, 2016 | Faith, Family, God, Motherhood, Writing
(This post isn’t just for graduates, this is for anyone thinking about change, experiencing change, or awakening to the wonder of change as our desires, goals and dreams revolve throughout life, especially as we come to know our deepest purpose. No matter what stage... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jan 25, 2016 | Faith, God, Relationship, Writing
It was one of the darkest seasons of my life, yet it should have been one of the happiest. We had just celebrated a beautiful wedding by the beach. Our wedding. We had all our family and friends in attendance. Everything went off without a hitch. Then we moved across... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jan 2, 2016 | Faith, Goals, God, Uncategorized, Writing
Reflecting back on 2015, it was quite the ride. Kind of like a roller coaster ride for me. There are always up’s and down’s to every roller coaster ride. This is the pure joy and thrill of roller coasters. At least it is for me. The gut lurching drops drives out... 
by Rachel Swanson | Oct 31, 2015 | Uncategorized, Writing
I struggle with perfectionism. It is a characteristic I’ve recently realized in myself that can have both positive or negative effects. It can be a good thing—like in my job as a dental hygienist for example. That job requires skilled hands mastering the art of... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jul 25, 2015 | Writing
Perhaps you are a fellow writer, or blogger. Perhaps you are a wanna-be writer or wanna-be blogger. If so this post is especially for you. But let me clarify something I am all too aware of… I am no seasoned writer. Not yet. Nor am I an editor. Or publisher. Therefore...
