Posted December 30, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Terry Tempest Williams said there is deep beauty in not averting our gaze. As we celebrate the past year, we can look squarely at all we’ve done (or not done), and embrace the time for what it was.
Each day is a gift; that is why they call it the present!
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Posted December 27, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Years ago I was the Community Director for the March of Dimes. I was the only paid staff; all the real work was done by volunteers.
In an article about the Hugging Saint (Mata Amritanandamayi Devi), affectionately called Amma, a woman was sharing how much volunteering connects her to her community. […]
Posted December 23, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Catastrophe is the essence of the spiritual path, a series of breakdowns allowing us to discover the threads that weave all of life into a whole cloth. Joan Halifax said that.
I am sure this was true in Biblical days as well. What a gift this awareness is!
Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, […]
Posted December 20, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips Gift-giving can be a delightful experience, but at times the pressure can result in stress and panic about so much to do.
In 3 Reasons for Gift Giving, we remember what is most important:
In the movie “The Waltons,” John Boy wants to be a writer instead of a farmer […]
Posted December 16, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Christopher Reeve said at first dreams seem impossible, then improbable, then inevitable. Notice that all of life seems to go through this same process.
If you would appreciate being able to tap in to your inner Wilbur or Orville Wright, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text […]
Posted December 13, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham During times of seasonal illness (cold and flu season), it is wise for us to create a culture that expects folks with a bug to stay home and take good care of themselves, and return to work and school and the gym once they are recovered.
Natural treatment of colds and flu include:
Get […]
Posted December 9, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Willingness to let go of what is familiar might be the most important step to wonderful new happenings in our lives. We can fly, but first that cocoon must go!
If you would benefit from some coaching, 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 December 2, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
The key to enduring difficulties is to not add emotional burdens to what we are carrying. We can avoid thinking “Poor me,” or wondering, “Why me?” by remembering simply that we can endure much more than we think we can.
Browse through the Sacred Stories for inspiration, and if you have a story […]
Posted November 29, 2015 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Most of us have probably all been at a restaurant where portion size was actually embarrassing. I remember my niece’s saying she was not very hungry so she just ordered a hot dog and fries. When her meal was delivered, it was a whopping one-pound hot dog and enough fries for six […]
Posted November 28, 2015 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
It was rainy, cold, and dark—exactly how she felt—when she saw the deflated helium balloon on the ground in the park. Her heart was filled with grief and disdain as she grabbed the trash and tossed it into the back seat of her car. She had made the long (out-of-state) trip back to […]
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