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Posted January 7, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts There is a Zen saying, “If you take care of your mind, you take care of the world.” Even science is now recognizing the benefits of meditation affect not only the one who meditates, but all who come into contact with that person. This is a ripple effect worth practicing…. If you are interested in […] Posted December 31, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts Harrison Ford said we all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance. You can think of each new year as a second chance. The most wonderful thing about a second chance is that you get to bring what you have learned forward with you. It is wonderful […] Posted December 24, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts Abe Lincoln said folks are usually about as happy as they make up their minds to be. When you have made up your mind to be happy, the simple things in life give the greatest pleasure. Cooking a delicious meal, reading a good book, enjoying a soaking bath. Make it a point to truly […] Posted December 17, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts Andy Stanley said, “Greed is not a financial issue. It is a heart issue.” As many around the world prepare for holidays, generosity is expected. Some over spend. When the bills come due in January, it is easy to forget that we can keep giving. Time and attention are always appropriate. Make an early […] Posted December 10, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts “So when you’re cold From the inside out And don’t know what to do, Remember love and friendship, And warmth will come to you.” Stephen Cosgrove said that in Gnome from Nome, and he was right. Just as physical cold causes contraction, so does emotional cold. When you are feeling love and warmth emotionally, […] Posted December 3, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts It is said that one moment of impatience may ruin a whole life. Patience is most easily cultivated by good self-care. Avoid letting yourself get too hungry, too angry, too lonely, or too tired. One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. Send email to debra@scs-matters.com or from within the continental U.S. phone […] Posted November 26, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts “Just” and “only” are two little words that can show us a great big opportunity to remember that we are truly valuable. As in, “I only have an Associate’s Degree,” or “We have just a two bedroom home.” For one thing, possessions will not last forever, no matter how impressive they are at […] Posted November 19, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts April 12, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, John F. Kennedy said “when written in Chinese the word crisis is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity. ” It turns out this may not be a literal translation, but crisis can be handled well if we keep our wits about us. […] Posted November 12, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. “ Joseph Campbell said that, and it is a good thing to remember, especially this week as we honor Veterans here in the U.S. A Veteran truly is a hero. Of course, so are fire fighters, mothers, teachers, […] Posted November 5, 2014 in Wholesome Thoughts “It is never too late to become what you might have been.” George Eliot said that. What it means is that the only thing that matters is the core of who you really are. Let go of everything else. BEcome all you came to be. Have you checked out the new “Sacred Stories” […] |
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