Posted December 11, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Relax

Debra’s Wellness Tips “Current research suggests that the speed of this natural recovery could be impeded or hastened by the state of the patient’s mind. If the patient is under emotional stress, believes that recovery is unlikely, or is otherwise in the grip of negative emotions, healing can be delayed or blocked. In contrast, if […]

Posted December 10, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Crow Feather

Sacred Stories

He missed his mom since she had passed, but he thought of her often, and this day he also thought of his mom’s good friend.

Within minutes, his mom’s friend called to tell him she had just found a Crow feather standing in her yard. Crow was one of her dear friend’s […]

Posted December 7, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Choose Joy

Wholesome Thoughts

Joy is the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens. Brother David Steindl-Rast said that.

On this anniversary day of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and every day of our lives, it is important to remember we can always choose joy. Regardless of what happens…

Let Debra know how you choose joy by […]

Posted December 4, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Breathe

Debra’s Wellness Tips

My good friend, Dorothy Ann Coyne, teaches mindfulness meditation. She has developed the acronym BRFWA. She says it does not spell anything but it provides us with a working summary that helps us be more mindful. It stands for breathe, relax, feel, watch, and allow. We will look one of these elements […]

Posted December 3, 2016 in Sacred Stories

35 Years Plus One Month

Sacred Stories

When I was 28 years old, I told myself that I wanted to be in a place to “retire” by the time I was 35 years old.

My goal was to be free and offer my “work” to the world.

I got released from my job exactly at 35 years plus one […]

Posted November 30, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Wash Your Hair

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That the birds of worry and care fly about your head This you cannot change But that they build nests in your hair This you can prevent.

This Chinese Proverb is so filled with wisdom. Perfect for every time of year, but perhaps especially now.

If you feel like you need to […]

Posted November 27, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Messages Matter

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Admittedly, social media can be a real drain on our time, and most of us are totally put off by the lack of depth or caring that can take place on a public forum, but just as with everything this tool is neutral.

Research is now showing healing benefits of certain […]

Posted November 26, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Ship Comes In

Sacred Stories

The family was all meeting with the pastor to plan his mother’s eulogy. “In some cultures it is common for the spirit of the loved one to visit. Although that is not as well recognized in our culture, I hope you will remain open to the possibility that she will visit.”

“She […]

Posted November 23, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Believe the Best

Wholesome Thoughts

According to Rudyard Kipling, it is always best to believe the best of everybody, because it saves so much trouble.

When it comes to family, that is probably doubly important!

If you want to share how this has worked for you, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]

Posted November 20, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Fruitarian

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Regular followers of the Tips for Well-being know my first rule of thumb is always for you to discover what works for you. It is a fact that the same thing is not right for every body. Nowhere is this more obvious than with all of the diets that are endorsed as […]