Posted September 7, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Hungarian Proverb

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A Hungarian Proverb says, “When the bridge is gone, the narrowest plank becomes precious.”

It only takes a spark to get a fire going.

If you have faith as a mustard seed….

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Posted September 4, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Que Sera, Sera

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Resistance leads to persistence. Whatever you resist or push against simply persists and pushes back in equal measure. Instead, transform resistance into acceptance by practicing “Que Sera, Sera … whatever will be, will be…”

This was the Brahma Kumaris daily thought. While most of us have some sense of the […]

Posted September 3, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Miss Ellie

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They had just attended their 49th consecutive annual family reunion. It was the first one ever attended without their mother.

As they were driving home, a vehicle towing a boat passed them. The name of the boat was Miss Ellie.

Miss Ellie was the term of endearment their sister-in-law used […]

Posted August 31, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Become Unshakable

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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 Debra’s Wellness Tips

Giggle!

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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

Just Do It!

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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

Become Unshakable

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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 Debra’s Wellness Tips

A Chilling Way to Calm Down

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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

Lord's Supper

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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

Our Fates are Tied

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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.”

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