Posted October 15, 2019 in Sacred Stories

Healing Touch

The hospital she worked in as a nurse offered a 1-hour introduction to Healing Touch. The very next day after she attended the intro, a patient with brain cancer was having a lot of difficulty mitigating pain.

The family was doing massage, they were playing soft music in the room, they were doing calming […]

Posted October 14, 2019 in Sacred Stories

It Is Well

She arrived at retreat with the deep awareness of letting go of worry and control. She would have no email, text, or phone access while on retreat for the next seven days. Her daughter and son-in-love were leaving dock the following day. They would be working their way to the Gulf of Mexico, then on […]

Posted October 13, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Afternoon Pick-me Up

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Many people feel an afternoon slump. If you find that you could benefit by an afternoon pick-me up, try this simple tip:

Add 5-7 drops of Rosemary and Lemon oil to a diffuser.

Rosemary can also be added to coconut oil for an energizing hand lotion.

Rub the […]

Posted October 12, 2019 in Sacred Stories

2,500 Songs!

Sacred Stories

He wanted his mom to play his song.

Three Little Birds is an awesome memory and connection to his twin sister, who had lived 3 1/2 days.

His mom could not play the song for him, because she had taken the cord into the house to recharge her iPad, […]

Posted October 6, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Gluten Free Fun!

Debra’s Wellness Tips

I don’t think I have ever posted a recipe in my Tips for Well-being but these “Penguin Poppers” are just too cute to not share!

Take 18 pitted jumbo black olives. Cut a slit from top to bottom, lengthwise, into the side of each olive. Carefully insert about 1 […]

Posted October 5, 2019 in Sacred Stories

Atlanta Angel

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She had been out of state visiting her son and daughter-in-law and her new grandson.

Choosing to spare them having to drag the baby across town to escort her, she assured them she was capable of catching a bus and getting herself to the airport.

She set out. However, […]

Posted October 4, 2019 in Sacred Stories

Divine Design

Sacred Stories

She had been doing some volunteer work with the local hospice organization. Although her involvement had not been ‘active’ in the recent past, the hospice person stayed in touch some via text.

When she received a text message asking if this was a good time for her to provide some […]

Posted September 29, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Safe Seeking of Integrative Medicine Practices

Debra’s Wellness Tips

For about a quarter of a century, I have been professionally engaged in education with regards to body, mind, and spirit. The focus has been primarily on innovation. It can be challenging to navigate the field, given there are sooooo many options worth investigating.

The National Center for Complementary […]

Posted September 28, 2019 in Sacred Stories

Flowers of Love

Sacred Stories

She arranged to have a dear friend create the floral arrangements for the church altar in honor of their wedding anniversary.

On the way home from church, they gave one bouquet to her late friend’s daughter. The daughter was from out-of-state, supporting her father with hospice care there in […]

Posted September 22, 2019 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

If You Hate the Gym/Cologuard

Debra’s Wellness Tips

We all know exercise is important. Sedimentary lifestyles are known to cause or aggravate myriad health challenges.

But what if you are one of those who would rather visit the proctologist than go to the gym?

In case you did not know, proctology is a branch of medicine dealing […]