Posted December 20, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Giving (Yourself) the Perfect Gift

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

Inevitable

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 Debra’s Wellness Tips

Achoo! Stay Home with Colds or Flu

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

That Cocoon Must Go

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!

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Posted December 2, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts

Enduring Difficulties

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 Debra’s Wellness Tips

Portion Size

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

Hope You Feel Better Soon

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 […]

Posted November 25, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts

Thanksgiving

Wholesome Thoughts

“What makes our heart sing may be noisy and irritating to others.” (Betty Lue Leiber). It is best to not look to others for approval, but to find that source of guidance from within.

Guidance – God, you and I dance. That is something worthy of thanksgiving!

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Posted November 22, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Thankful for Balance

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Holidays can be extra stressful when family members come together and eat (or drink) too much, get too little sleep, and trigger old habit patterns buried deeply within our culture.

Take a look at a few previously published hints for handling emotions well:

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Posted November 21, 2015 in Sacred Stories

Visit from Spirit

Sacred Stories

Preparing to meet with a client, she noticed a card was in the wrong deck. These decks were not even on the same shelf. It seemed odd.

When she later asked the client about any visits or messages from loved ones in spirit, the client said she would often know she had […]