Posted July 6, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Hope Sings

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Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all.

Emily Dickinson paints a powerful image for us. Our souls are eternally singing the song of hope. It never stops!

Please take a few moments to share your hope. Send […]

Posted July 3, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

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Pools, lakes, rivers, oceans: Summer is the time for swimming. Unfortunately, sometimes water can get caught in the ear canal, causing Swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is a bacterial or fungal infection. It can be quite painful, but is easily prevented.

According to a recent MedlinePlus article, the best way to prevent […]

Posted July 2, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Coke!

Sacred Stories

Following his transition, a young man’s mother was feeling very bereft. When she went into a convenience store one day, to buy a cola, she numbly slid the cooler door open.

Reaching in, there on the shelf of the cooler, staring right out at her, was a bottle with her son’s first […]

Posted June 29, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

What More is Possible?

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Miracles seldom occur in the lives of those who do not consider them possible. Neale Donald Walsch said that, and you have to agree.

What marvelous things might you be enjoying as you consider more and more wonderful possibilities?

If you have something exciting you’d like to share, send email to […]

Posted June 26, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Put Your Best Foot Forward

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Oh, my aching feet…. We all know when your feet hurt, it feels like your whole body hurts.

Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D. recently wrote a great blog about foot health. I loved it, and I think you will, too! Rather than try to recap all of the useful suggestions, I am […]

Posted June 24, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Count to a Hundred

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Thomas Jefferson said, “When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.”

Oh, goodness, most of us have spoken when silence would have been kinder. Today is the day to forgive yourself and everyone else for anything, real or imagined.

We love staying in touch. Send email to […]

Posted June 22, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Make the Best of It

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We cannot control our destiny, but we can control who we become. Anne Frank said that.

Whatever has happened to you, you can get over the past.

Cruelty can create kindness; ignorance can generate wisdom; hatred can invite love.

Make the best of it all. Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or […]

Posted June 19, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Spontaneous Laughter

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You may already be a big fan of laughter, but if you need a bit more convincing of why laughter is the best medicine, according to science we laugh so we can survive.

Even in children who are deaf or blind, spontaneous laughter emerges in the first few months of life. […]

Posted June 15, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Shine Your Light

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“Whatever confronts you, don’t believe it. When something appears, shine your light on it. Have confidence in the light that’s always working inside you.” ~ Linji Yixuan

Children are afraid of shadows. As adults we know there is nothing to fear.

If you have struggled to experience your own light, reach out […]

Posted June 12, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Mindful Eating Exercise

Debra’s Wellness TipsIn an article about cutting the number of calories you consume each day, Marjorie Nolan Cohn, MS, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, reports what many of us have known for some time now: “Mindful eating reduces the amount people eat, period.” Not only does it benefit people in […]