Posted June 14, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Not Remaining the Same

Wholesome Thoughts

There is a part of us perhaps that is still served or perceives that we are benefiting from things remaining the same. Tommy Rosen, creator of Recovery 2.0 said that. Be willing to look at the truth we are benefiting so much more by not having things remaining the same.

Reach out […]

Posted June 11, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

White Waterfall

Debra’s Wellness Tips

The word “shirataki” means white waterfall. Shirataki are traditional Japanese noodles. Made from the konjac yam, they are thin, translucent, gelatinous and delicious!

Just do an internet search for “shirataki recipies” and see all the options that come up. One that caught my eye was “Why My Fridge is Never Without Shirataki […]

Posted June 10, 2017 in Sacred Stories

Serbian Mass

Sacred Stories

Attending Mass in Serbia was a dream. The homily began, soon turning her dream into disappointment. The Mass was being given in Serbian, a language she did not know. Why had she not realized this would be the case? She grew more and more distressed.

Then she prayed, “Lord, you worked a […]

Posted June 7, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Who You Really Are

Wholesome Thoughts

A “Thought for the Day” from the Brahma Kumaris says life isn’t about finding yourself, rather that life is about creating yourself. It may be that discovering who you really are is another way to say all of this.

If you would value a companion along the way, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or […]

Posted June 4, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Change!

Debra’s Wellness Tips

June is sometimes called the month of weddings. It is also often filled with graduations. And of course, for some June will hold a memorial service/funeral/or celebration of life. June may not be a month unique for change, however, as within every month everything is changing.

Here are some things Nick […]

Posted June 3, 2017 in Sacred Stories

Appointment

Sacred Stories

February 8 she received an email message requesting a session. When would she be back in town? She was not due back until early April.

March 22 she sent a response: “Hi. Wondering if you want to set up your appointment for soon after I get home.”

The reply popped in right […]

Posted May 31, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Our Dreams

Wholesome Thoughts

In Each Day A New Beginning, Karen Casey says, “Our dreams are like the rest areas on a cross-country trip. They refresh us, help us to gauge the distance we’ve come, and give us a chance to consider our destination.”

If this is a good time for you to be refreshed by your […]

Posted May 28, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Memorial Day

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember those who died in active military service. It was traditionally observed on May 30, but now the official observation is on the last Monday in May.

Memorial Day picnics are notoriously calorie laden, with hamburgers and hotdogs and potato chips. If you […]

Posted May 27, 2017 in Sacred Stories

UPS

Sacred Stories

She was intending to drive to the UPS store after her doctor’s appointment, but she needed to return directly home to ice packs. Halfway home on her country road, she said out loud, “Sure would be convenient if a UPS truck was in the neighborhood to take my package.”

A UPS truck rounded […]

Posted May 24, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Your Example

Wholesome Thoughts

Paulo Coelho says the world is changed by your example, not your opinion. Perhaps best to keep your opinion to yourself but share your example with the world.

To share an example that inspires you, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217.

[…]