Posted July 30, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Acupuncture

Sacred Stories

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

Wholesome Thoughts

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

Sacred Stories

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

Wholesome Thoughts

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 […]

Posted July 13, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Wisdom

Wholesome Thoughts William James said that wisdom is learning what to overlook.

We can overlook shortcomings and see potential.

We can overlook rudeness and see someone asking for kindness.

We can overlook ignorance and see willingness to learn.

If you would welcome wisdom, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]

Posted July 10, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Out-of-pocket Spending

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Each year, Americans spend more and more for out-of-pocket health care. Fortunately, for many of us, those expenditures are for message therapy, tai chi, chiropractic manipulation from New City Chiropractic in Lakeland, homeopathic treatment, hypnosis and energy healing therapy.

Americans spend $30.2 billion out-of-pocket on complementary health approaches annually, a substantial percentage […]

Posted July 9, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Become a Priest

Sacred Stories

She purposely avoided engaging with the man entering the church just as she was leaving. She had never seen him before, and she was in a hurry to meet someone.

She pushed on the door. It did not budge.

Assuming that the right side door was locked already, her thought was to […]