Posted December 4, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
My good friend, Dorothy Ann Coyne, teaches mindfulness meditation. She has developed the acronym BRFWA. She says it does not spell anything but it provides us with a working summary that helps us be more mindful. It stands for breathe, relax, feel, watch, and allow. We will look one of these elements […]
Posted December 3, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
When I was 28 years old, I told myself that I wanted to be in a place to “retire” by the time I was 35 years old.
My goal was to be free and offer my “work” to the world.
I got released from my job exactly at 35 years plus one […]
Posted November 30, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
That the birds of worry and care fly about your head This you cannot change But that they build nests in your hair This you can prevent.
This Chinese Proverb is so filled with wisdom. Perfect for every time of year, but perhaps especially now.
If you feel like you need to […]
Posted November 27, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Admittedly, social media can be a real drain on our time, and most of us are totally put off by the lack of depth or caring that can take place on a public forum, but just as with everything this tool is neutral.
Research is now showing healing benefits of certain […]
Posted November 26, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
The family was all meeting with the pastor to plan his mother’s eulogy. “In some cultures it is common for the spirit of the loved one to visit. Although that is not as well recognized in our culture, I hope you will remain open to the possibility that she will visit.”
“She […]
Posted November 23, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
According to Rudyard Kipling, it is always best to believe the best of everybody, because it saves so much trouble.
When it comes to family, that is probably doubly important!
If you want to share how this has worked for you, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]
Posted November 20, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Regular followers of the Tips for Well-being know my first rule of thumb is always for you to discover what works for you. It is a fact that the same thing is not right for every body. Nowhere is this more obvious than with all of the diets that are endorsed as […]
Posted November 19, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Imagine the chaos that erupted when bats began showing up inside resident rooms at the senior living complex…
Intentional about bringing a deeper sense of things to every experience of life, she suggested to her colleague that they look up the symbolic meaning of bat in Medicine Cards.
Her colleague […]
Posted November 13, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
I knew I was going to work it in to a wellness tip when I saw this thought for the day from the Brahma Kumaris, “Don’t worry if someone doesn’t like you. In fact, most people are struggling to like themselves.”
We are all in need of more genuine self-liking.
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Posted November 12, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
It was about 3 am when a feral kitten came into the porch with some coaxing.
She was up with a terrible headache.
Within an hour, after two bowls of food, the kitten jumped up on the coach and curled up with her for short periods of time.
She had been […]
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