Posted March 28, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Happy Without

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Jack Kornfield wrote that even Socrates, who lived a very frugal and simple life, loved to go to the market. When his students asked about this, he replied, “I love to go and see all the things I am happy without.”

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Posted March 25, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Enthusiasm

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Winston Churchill said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”

From the Greek word, enthousiasmos, enthusiasm is about having passion and being inspired and inspiring.

Scott H. Young says, “Enthusiasm is like any other skill. If it is continually practiced and exercised, it gets better. If […]

Posted March 24, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Yeast Dough

Sacred Stories

She and her husband were camping in a remote location in a state park. Up early, sitting at the picnic table writing in her journal, suddenly the fragrance of yeast dough filled the air.

Looking around, half expecting to see someone with an oven making bread, she realized this was a “spirit-smell.” […]

Posted March 21, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

African Proverb

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An African Proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

For support on your journey, 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 March 18, 2018 in Uncategorized

Walking and Running

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Walking enthusiasts and running gurus each claim to offer greater health benefits. Many websites help you make sense of the truth and the science comparing walking and running.

Walking is working at a lower intensity, requiring less “quick” energy, so you experience a higher percentage of fat being burned off walking. […]

Posted March 17, 2018 in Sacred Stories

ZViola

Sacred Stories

She was with a realtor touring a house. The home was new, but had been empty for three years.

The daughter of the previous homeowner was there, and when it looked as though a sale was going to take place some personal contact information was to be shared.

“What is your […]

Posted March 14, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Useful Things

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Remember only useful things and there will be no need to even think about forgetting anything painful.

If you would enjoy sharing some of the things you have found useful, 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 March 11, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Laughing at Yourself

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Whether you are talking about having taken a fall or having made a faux pas, not taking ourselves too seriously benefits our mental health.

I still remember having missed a typo (March od Dimes) on a flyer that went to tens of thousands. But how do I feel about it when […]

Posted March 10, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Freshly-lit Cigarette

Sacred Stories

Her dad had passed years earlier when she was alone one evening, driving in her car with all the windows rolled up.

The smell of a freshly-lit cigarette lifted from the back seat and filled the car.

She knew instantly her father was visiting.

These are sacred stories. Pay attention […]

Posted March 7, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Who We Are

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Nothing can come between individuals or nations except our resistance to accepting who we are as God created us. We belong to one another.

If you would like to share how you experience 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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