Posted June 19, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
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 By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
“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 Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham 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 […]
Posted June 8, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Darkness deserves gratitude. It is the alleluia point at which we learn to understand that all growth does not take place in the sunlight. Joan Chittister said that, and you know that is the truth.
The longer we live the more aware we are that the rain, the storms, the hardest nights […]
Posted June 5, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
When it comes to healing, one size does not fit all. In fact, navigating a health challenge is not only personal, but sometimes totally unique.
Bob lived through complications of treatment no one before him had ever survived. Hank is the only known person to have his own heart beat while […]
Posted June 4, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Out for a bike ride, she met a woman who had a small dog on a leash.
“Do you recognize this dog?” the woman asked.
Stopping, she straddled her bike. The dog had been found the day before. The woman was out walking the neighborhood streets just looking for anyone who […]
Posted June 1, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
The sage battles his/her own ego. The fool battles everyone else’s. ~ Sufi Proverb
If you have stories or questions about your own integration of this truth, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217.
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Posted May 28, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
He was writing a column about birds sneaking treats without getting caught. The column jogged thoughts he admitted to a friend. When his neighbor, who is an excellent cook, bakes a scrumptious cake, or delicious cookies, he would often entertain thoughts of surreptitiously sneaking into her kitchen and sampling some, without getting caught. […]
Posted May 25, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Every action we take leads somewhere, and it sets us up for the next action. As author Matt Kahn says, no matter where the finger of blame tends to point, we are only crying out for the grace of our own loving attention.
If Matt Kahn is a new name to you, send […]
Posted May 21, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
She was walking their dog on the usual path. There were always grasshoppers jumping out of the way on the sidewalk.
Her husband had died. This particular day was the second anniversary of her husband’s transition, and she was walking and crying and wishing for the simple pleasure of holding his hand.
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