Posted November 11, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Quality of Life

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Work can be a double-edged sword. It can stimulate creativity, generate feelings of well-being, and enhance social connections. But, like everything in life, there is an upper threshold that can turn a benefit into a liability. The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research at the University of Melbourne invited 3,500 […]

Posted November 10, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Coke!

Sacred Stories

They were on their way to an out-of-town major league baseball game. Their infant daughter was going to spend the night with a friend.

For the first time maybe in her life, the previous day she was thinking that a Coke™ sounded good. (She had never liked pop!)

She was feeling very […]

Posted November 7, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Use No Force

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“Use no force: be patient with yourself. Light is ALWAYS there with darkness.” Page 77 in The Path of Clear Light, by Aaron.

To share what helps you stay aware of the light, 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 November 4, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Poke Your Butt Out

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Back discomfort is pretty much a way of life for Americans as they age. It does not have to be that way, says Jenn Sherer. “It’s not sitting that’s causing the pain, it’s how you’re sitting.”

Take a look at people who are sitting down – not face-on but rather from the […]

Posted November 3, 2018 in Sacred Stories

From Grief to Serenity

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On Thursday, she had to put down her beloved dog.

Half-heartedly, on Friday she went to a conference previously committed to that she had missed the first day of.

The first panel she attended was titled, “From Grief to Serenity”!

On Joy and Sorrow Kahlil Gibran Your joy is your sorrow […]

Posted October 31, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Halloween Luck

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I am not sure who said it, but it is perfect for today, “When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween.”

Have something sweet 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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Posted October 28, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Patience in Life

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A search for the phrase “importance of patience” generated 59,600,000 hits. Additional subtitles include patience in: business, relationships, teaching, parenting. This quotation from a “Wisdom Times” blog post titled Importance of Patience in Life probably sums it up:

Anger and stress are two things that are enough to ruin a person’s health. […]

Posted October 27, 2018 in Sacred Stories

XM Radio

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She had had a song in her head but all she had was the melody so she could not Google any of the lyrics.

While she was changing stations on XM radio, the song came on!

“Only the Young” by Journey….

Chorus Only the young can say They’re free to fly away Sharing […]

Posted October 24, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Work Ethic

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Our deep respect for the land and its harvest is the legacy of generations of farmers who put food on our tables, preserved our landscape, and inspired us with a powerful work ethic. So says James H. Douglas, Jr.

Work ethic includes self-care, as well as care for the planet. Keep in touch […]

Posted October 21, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Yoga Brain

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OK, so here is yet another encouragement for your developing a yoga practice. This one is all about your yoga brain.

A picture is worth a thousand words, so please take a close look at “Your Brain on Yoga.”

A regular yoga practice benefits these areas of your brain: frontal […]