Posted June 8, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Mercies in Disguise

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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 Debra’s Wellness Tips

A to Z of Healing

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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

Found Dog!

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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

Ego

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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

Cookies

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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

Loving Attention

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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

Grasshopper

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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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Posted May 18, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Spiritual Evolution

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Neale Donald Walsch says that taking better care of yourself is not merely a matter of good health, it is a measure of spiritual evolution.

If you are learning to take better care of yourself, or if you would appreciate that learning, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]

Posted May 14, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Window Washer

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One summer, she was working on a window washing crew. The crew was doing a house above the lake where the owner had passed away.

Late in the afternoon, she created an intention to be a channel for this gentleman if he cared to communicate. She received a very clear message: “Mind […]

Posted May 11, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Light Work

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“Within light work holds the heaviest lifting by taking responsibility for the greatest good.” The late Jeff Schoener, NLP teacher, said that, and he was right.

When we encounter cruelty, light work calls forth kindness. When we encounter ignorance, light work calls forth wisdom. RIP, Jeff, your teachings continue to illuminate our […]