Posted October 20, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Fireworks!

Sacred Stories

They were at the 4th of July Fireworks, and she was sharing with a friend what was happening with her dad’s passing just a year ago.

Suddenly, the display was first a heart, and then a smiley face.

“Those were just for us!” she breathed.

These are sacred […]

Posted October 17, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Your Smile

Wholesome Thoughts

Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.”

Please encourage others to smile too. In fact, send a smile by email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217.

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Posted October 14, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Nordic Diet

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Daily our world grows smaller…. and nowhere more so than with human dietary fads. One of the newest is the Nordic Diet.

Nordic vegetables are cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, roots and peas. Fish varieties include salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring and dried salty cod. Fruits do not grow abundantly in the […]

Posted October 13, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Tri-fold Photo Frame

Sacred Stories

They were dealing with the loss of their infant daughter differently. He was living with his other two children. She was living with all three.

He purchased a bi-fold picture frame and put a picture of the two children in it.

Her first thought was, “Where’s our other daughter?” but she […]

Posted October 10, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Contemplation

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Meister Eckhart said, “What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action.”

If you are new to contemplation practices, 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 October 7, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Circadian Rhythm Disorder

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Sleep disturbances can be associated with short-term circumstances, but longer-term sleep disturbance may be a result of “circadian rhythm disorder.”

Some people become night owls, staying up late and have difficulty waking up in the morning. Teens often have this happen.

Older adults can find themselves too tired too early, going to […]

Posted October 6, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Crossroads

Sacred Stories

When she got into her car “Crossroads” was playing on the radio. It was one of her son’s favorite songs.

See you at the crossroads, crossroads, crossroads So you won’t be lonely See you at the crossroads, crossroads, crossroads So you won’t be lonely See you at the crossroads, crossroads So you […]

Posted October 3, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Most Beautiful

Wholesome Thoughts

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. It is especially significant that Helen Keller said this. (After having published this, I discovered the saying in “The Little Prince.”)

Looking to share? Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from […]

Posted September 30, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Man's Best Friend

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Humans may have domesticated dogs two separate times, taming wolves both in Europe and Asia thousands of years ago. A major international research project may have cleared some of the controversy surrounding the origins of the domestication of dogs, which has until now remained a mystery with two primary hypotheses. The first […]

Posted September 29, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Three Little Birds

Sacred Stories

After her daughter lived three-and-one-half days, she founded a soap making business to honor her daughter. It was the first “market” where Ella’s Soapbox was set up.

Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” began to play.

This was a very special song, and the message was clear:

Saying’, (this is my message to […]