Posted August 31, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
If we face our problems and respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self pity, these adverse situations that look like they could bury us, have within them the very real potential to make us unshakeable.
This Brahma Kumaris’ thought is so true.
Let’s become unshakable! […]
Posted August 28, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Everything from getting a pet to taking a yoga class, from breathing deeply to walking in nature, and from eating foods rich in Omega-3s to avoiding caffeine has been associated with better health and well-being.
Nothing may be better for you though, than getting your giggle on!
Your laughing can lower […]
Posted August 27, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Feeling somewhat desperate, trying to decide if she should sign the lease without others being committed to sharing the space, she blurted out, “I believe in me!”
Just as she did, she saw a wadded up garment on the side of the road. The previous week, she had found a pair of […]
Posted August 24, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Brian said while planning for the future is necessary, brooding about it is a waste of time.
Perhaps, if you are hopeful, you are planning. If you are excited, you are planning. If you are trusting, you are planning.
Join me in planning a happy future, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or […]
Posted August 21, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Emotions have a very significant role in our health and well-being. When strong emotions are triggered, difficulty in thinking occurs. We navigate best with a cool head. Literally….
According to Dr. Marsha Linehan, creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a surprisingly simple technique can calm you down immediately. The technique? Submerging your […]
Posted August 20, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Her grandfather was quite the artist. He did mostly religious paintings. A favorite piece depicting the Lord’s Supper, hung above his bed.
PHILADELPHIA – MAY 17: Father Gregory Fairbanks, a professor at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, speaks to the media next to a picture of “The Last Supper” […]
Posted August 17, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Lusiah Teish, a West African high priestess reminds us, “Our fates are tied. We have this strange notion on this planet that our fates are not tied. If it were not so we would not be here together. It’s that simple.”
Please share how you see this, by sending email to debra@scs-matters.com, or […]
Posted August 14, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Research has once again shown a link exists between poor hydration and difficulty maintaining an ideal weight. People who aren’t hydrated enough have been found to have a higher body mass index (BMI) than those who are. See Weight Loss and Water.
I have previously written about the benefits of your being […]
Posted August 13, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
She and their baby son had gone to stay with her parents, to give her husband some time to sort things out.
Her friend was out for a bike ride and came upon a larger-than-life chalk message on the newly blacktopped road.
The message was, “Hey! Everything will be okay. Love […]
Posted August 7, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Although experts don’t yet agree on how much fat we should be consuming, most agree all fats are not created equal. We do well eating a high ratio of unsaturated to saturated fats, with sources of unsaturated fats including olive and canola oils, nuts, seeds, and avocados.
Those words were not what […]
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