Posted August 6, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Headstone

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One of the most difficult tasks of their lives lay ahead of them: selecting a headstone for their infant baby daughter.

Browsing the website, hoping that looking before they went would help her get through it, a black slant-cut heart-shaped stone caught her attention. She did not mention this to her husband, […]

Posted August 3, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

The Need to be Right

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“When a being feels listened to, it no longer needs so desperately to be right. The need to be right comes out of a fear of not being heard.” Aaron said that, and it is so true.

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Posted July 31, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Puppy Love

Debra’s Wellness TipsMy good friend recently got a puppy. If I did a roundup of all the responsibilities in her life, one might have come to the conclusion that the last thing in the world she needed was something more to take care of.

Her husband had just experienced another TIA, her mother was in […]

Posted July 30, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Acupuncture

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Her husband was in rehab. He had not yet regained bowel function, was bloated, toxic, terribly uncomfortable, and growing frustrated with the unsuccessful treatment: stool softener, laxative, suppository. “You would think a progressive hospital like this would have acupuncture available,” she lamented.

That was noon.

At 7:00 pm, she received a call from […]

Posted July 27, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Healthy Lifestyles

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It was once said that unhealthy lifestyles are rooted in the mind and seeded in the soul. For sure, if we plant apple seeds we will grow apples.

Likewise, if healthy thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors are the foundation of your mind, yours will be a healthy lifestyle.

For Executive […]

Posted July 24, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Yoga

Debra’s Wellness Tips

In a recent article, Huffington Post listed ten reasons to do yoga as undeniable. While I agree with all ten, I would also suggest there are some important dont’s, as well as do’s, about your developing a yoga practice.

For example, it is really tempting to look at other people in […]

Posted July 23, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Honey

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It was the first roof-top wedding at the resort. The day was sunny and warm. The guests were gathered, waiting for the sunset ceremony. A bee buzzed around. The groom said, “It’s been here all afternoon.”

While reading these words, “Although physical bodies pass away, Love is eternal. We recognize and welcome all […]

Posted July 20, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Do It Now

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Whatever you are meant to do, do it now. Doris Lessing says the conditions are always impossible.

There is something so exciting to know that the potential of well-being is not limited by the current conditions!

If you would appreciate some support with navigating the conditions of life, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, […]

Posted July 17, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

As I Do

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Recently, I read this comment: As I do, I become. Every action that I perform is recorded in me.

Even though most of us have an intellectual understanding of this, it might be advantageous to look at some ways to help our bodies release the toxic residue of our past actions. […]

Posted July 16, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Lifeguard

Sacred Stories

He was walking on the local pier with some friends.

St. Joseph North Pier Lights in St. Joseph Michigan 707855

Several guys, slightly older than he and his friends, jumped off the pier into the water. One started going down! Others were calling out that they could not swim.

His […]