Posted October 24, 2026 in Sacred Stories

The Medicine of Surrender

She had gathered with some deep friends from their Grief Journey Group. The time together was precious beyond words. The following morning, one friend, whose husband transitioned 21 years ago, shared this poem with the group:

The Medicine of Surrender

More than self-blessing, I ask for self-surrender, to blossom as generously as the echinacea, […]

Posted October 23, 2026 in Sacred Stories

Beanie Babies Blessing

She had always been self-employed until the death of her husband necessitated her taking a job with benefits. She needed to provide medical insurance for her two children. She was hired by a local health-care association to work as a Dietician – the only paying position in her region. Her clientele was the migrant population […]

Posted October 23, 2026 in Sacred Stories

I Did It My Way

He got a call to pick up his sister and come to the home of their brother and sister-in-law. He knew without asking: his brother had died. (He does not speak about it using that word, though. Speaking as he experiences it, he says, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are […]

Posted September 14, 2019 in Sacred Stories

Dad’s Love in an Apple

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She had been thinking about her dad a lot lately, especially that morning.

As she stood there in the kitchen and took a bite of her apple, she realized her bite made a heart shape in the flesh.

This was an apple her Dad would have picked up […]

Posted July 31, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts

Being Set Free!

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Being forgiven is just like having a helium-filled balloon being set free. Your whole being floats!

To share a significant forgiveness in your life, 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 July 24, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts

Calm Waters

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It has been said that although many a calm river began as a turbulent waterfall, not one foams all the way to the sea.

If you want to learn some tools for calming your rivers of emotions, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217. […]

Posted July 17, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts

Keep Moving

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I’m not convinced Albert Einstein really said it, but we can agree that life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

For help to keep moving, or to join me on a bicycle ride, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or […]

Posted July 10, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts

What Will You Contribute?

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Gary Zukav says, “We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming…. But we can choose what we will contribute to life when each arrives.”

To share what this season means to you, 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 July 3, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts

Sheer Happiness

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Albert Schweitzer said, “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.”

Just for sheer happiness, 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 June 26, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts

Plant a Tree

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Thomas Fuller said, “He that plants trees loves others besides himself.”

If you have a favorite tree story to share, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217.

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