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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Posted September 26, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Orchestra

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“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” What an obvious truth spoken by H.E. Luccock!

If you are interested in ways to join an orchestra, 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 September 23, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Music, Meditation & Memesto

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Research has long recognized the health benefits of making music, from Harps for Hearts, to drumming but according to a Time news report, “Listening to Music Health Benefits,” listening has health benefits too. Listening to music seems to “selectively activate” neurochemical systems and brain structures associated with positive mood, emotion regulation, attention […]

Posted September 22, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Amazing Grace!

Sacred Stories

She had come to recognize finding dimes as a message from spirit after a man told his wife anyone can send pennies from heaven so he would send dimes.

While cleaning her windshield at the gas station, she found a dime by her right front tire.

Ten minutes later, opening her […]