Posted July 13, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Wisdom

Wholesome Thoughts William James said that wisdom is learning what to overlook.

We can overlook shortcomings and see potential.

We can overlook rudeness and see someone asking for kindness.

We can overlook ignorance and see willingness to learn.

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Posted July 6, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Hope Sings

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Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all.

Emily Dickinson paints a powerful image for us. Our souls are eternally singing the song of hope. It never stops!

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Posted June 29, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

What More is Possible?

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Miracles seldom occur in the lives of those who do not consider them possible. Neale Donald Walsch said that, and you have to agree.

What marvelous things might you be enjoying as you consider more and more wonderful possibilities?

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Posted June 24, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Count to a Hundred

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Thomas Jefferson said, “When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.”

Oh, goodness, most of us have spoken when silence would have been kinder. Today is the day to forgive yourself and everyone else for anything, real or imagined.

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Posted June 22, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Make the Best of It

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We cannot control our destiny, but we can control who we become. Anne Frank said that.

Whatever has happened to you, you can get over the past.

Cruelty can create kindness; ignorance can generate wisdom; hatred can invite love.

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Posted June 15, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Shine Your Light

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“Whatever confronts you, don’t believe it. When something appears, shine your light on it. Have confidence in the light that’s always working inside you.” ~ Linji Yixuan

Children are afraid of shadows. As adults we know there is nothing to fear.

If you have struggled to experience your own light, reach out […]

Posted June 8, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Mercies in Disguise

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Darkness deserves gratitude. It is the alleluia point at which we learn to understand that all growth does not take place in the sunlight. Joan Chittister said that, and you know that is the truth.

The longer we live the more aware we are that the rain, the storms, the hardest nights […]

Posted June 1, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Ego

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The sage battles his/her own ego. The fool battles everyone else’s. ~ Sufi Proverb

If you have stories or questions about your own integration of this truth, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217.

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Posted May 25, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Loving Attention

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Every action we take leads somewhere, and it sets us up for the next action. As author Matt Kahn says, no matter where the finger of blame tends to point, we are only crying out for the grace of our own loving attention.

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Posted May 18, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Spiritual Evolution

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Neale Donald Walsch says that taking better care of yourself is not merely a matter of good health, it is a measure of spiritual evolution.

If you are learning to take better care of yourself, or if you would appreciate that learning, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]