Posted May 10, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Wisdom in Your Body

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Friedrich Nietzsche’s dictum that “there is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy” reminds us of the importance of listening to our bodies. The same wisdom that allows a Monarch butterfly to travel between Canada and Mexico without losing its way lives in every one of us.

To share […]

Posted May 7, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Slow Breathing

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Most of us have been told breathing more deeply and slowly is beneficial. Practitioners of yoga have used breathing for relaxation for millennia.

We humans usually breathe fifteen to eighteen times per minute. We may think that we breathe only through the nostrils or lungs, but actually our whole body breathes. […]

Posted May 6, 2017 in Sacred Stories

Mojo

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On Sunday evening he was visiting friends to play dominoes. Addressing the wife, he said, “I need you to do some of your Mojo. We need to find a rental for next season.”

She told him he did not need her Mojo, he just needed to use his own. He was to […]

Posted May 3, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Insult and Injury

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Neale Donald Walsch said, “Mastery is not measured by the number of terrible things you eliminate from your life, but by the number of times you eliminate calling them terrible.”

Best to avoid adding insult to injury, isn’t it….

If you can share more about this, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from […]

Posted April 30, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Tick Time

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Every year this time I write a tip about ticks. I am a big fan of nature, and there are some things you can do to make sure you have a safe and happy time outdoors.

Summing things up, ticks carry diseases. Best to wear long pants, tuck in your shirt, […]

Posted April 29, 2017 in Sacred Stories

Grandma's Ring

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When she was eight years old, her mom brought her, and her brother and sister, to their grandma’s home. They were searching for her grandma’s engagement ring. There was concern about the ring being in the house while it was empty. Her grandma was in the hospital in acute respiratory failure after years […]

Posted April 26, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Change Your Mind

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You can change your mind at any moment about how something is affecting you. Neale Donald Walsch said that, and it is vital.

Take time to acknowledge, accept, allow, and ascend.

Many things make this possible. To share some that work for you, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the […]

Posted April 23, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Joints Popping

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Have you ever stood up after sitting for a while and had your joints pop? Studies now conclude the poppings may be irritating but they’re typically normal. (See Medline Plus)

When I was a kid, every time I straightened my arm out completely, my elbow popped. I made a bit of […]

Posted April 22, 2017 in Sacred Stories

Flat Tire

Sacred Stories

He had a flat tire.

Fortunately, a guy stopped.

After helping him take off the tire, the guy then drove him to a place to get the tire repaired.

“They do a great job here,” he grinned.

The tire was quickly repaired, and the guy drove him back to his […]

Posted April 19, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Paradox

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Carl Rogers says the curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.

This is because accepting myself creates a safe, open, space. Like flowers, we thrive in good conditions.

If you would like to know more about stimulating healthy brain states, send email […]