Posted February 6, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
In Days of Healing, Days of Joy Earnie Larsen and Carol Larsen Hegarty said, “We’re not likely to get what we don’t ask for.”
If you would appreciate learning how to ask, 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 February 3, 2019 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
According to John Tesh’s “Intelligence for Your Life” if you’re trying to quit smoking rub the skin at the center of your palm and between your index finger and thumb. Researchers found that people who used this technique smoked 25% fewer cigarettes in a month than quitters who chewed gum. The self-massage […]
Posted February 2, 2019 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Lou was a young pastor just finishing up his first year in his first church. That September, he said to one of his church leaders, “Hey, David, do you think I could take off the Sunday after Thanksgiving?”
“Sure,” he said, “just make sure you get someone to do the service. Are you […]
Posted January 30, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Happiness is the result of total appreciation of all that life gives you at every moment. The Brahma Kumaris said that.
To share how you are finding 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 January 27, 2019 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
It has been said that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but it seems exercise can improve your brain power, even if you have been a couch potato.
“Exercise did make a difference in improved brain power,” Dr. Joyce Gomes-Osman, the study’s author and the director of the Neuromotor […]
Posted January 26, 2019 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
She and her mom were both still reeling from the death of her brother, who was a senior in high school.
One day her mom said, “Did you smell him? I could smell him….”
It was such a new thing for both of them. They knew what they smelled.
“Yes,” she […]
Posted January 23, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
In Dawn Light: Dancing With Cranes and Other Ways to Start the Day, Diane Ackerman asks, “With what do we choose to spend the irreplaceable hours of our life?”
To share how you mindfully spend your irreplaceable hours, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217. […]
Posted January 20, 2019 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Do you remember lard? Were you around when we were all told that butter was bad for you but margarine was good? Crisco used to be a household staple, but we are always learning. Nowhere is that more evidenced that in relation to oils.
Oils are used for frying, roasting, sautéing […]
Posted January 19, 2019 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Her husband was being cared for in a facility, due to advanced Alzheimer’s disease. She was feeling some concern about her upcoming scheduled time away.
Before going to visit him that day, she said a little prayer, asking if he was doing OK.
His communication essentially had become “word salad.” The […]
Posted January 16, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
In ancient Greece, Aeschylus, knew what was true: “May such calm of soul be mine, so as to meet the force of circumstances.”
To share your own discovery of such “calm of soul,” send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217.
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