Posted November 4, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Poke Your Butt Out

Debra’s Wellness Tips

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

Sacred Stories

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

Sacred Stories

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 […]

Posted October 20, 2018 in Sacred Stories

Fireworks!

Sacred Stories

They were at the 4th of July Fireworks, and she was sharing with a friend what was happening with her dad’s passing just a year ago.

Suddenly, the display was first a heart, and then a smiley face.

“Those were just for us!” she breathed.

These are sacred […]

Posted October 17, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts

Your Smile

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Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.”

Please encourage others to smile too. In fact, send a smile by 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 14, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Nordic Diet

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Daily our world grows smaller…. and nowhere more so than with human dietary fads. One of the newest is the Nordic Diet.

Nordic vegetables are cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, roots and peas. Fish varieties include salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring and dried salty cod. Fruits do not grow abundantly in the […]