Posted March 19, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Sally!

Debra’s Wellness Tips

A while back I posted a tip (Volunteering, December 2015) about how those who volunteer have greater self-confidence and sense of purpose, and how being a volunteer prevents depression and keeps one healthy.

I decided encouraging volunteering again is worthwhile when I saw a wonderful video about Sally, the 97-year-old dog walker.

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Posted March 18, 2017 in Sacred Stories

The Touch of the Master's Hand

Sacred Stories

He was going through a divorce. It was a very tough time.

He had a very heavy heart as he boarded the plane.

The man seated next to him on the flight gave him a booklet.

When he finished reading and turned to thank the man, the man had […]

Posted March 15, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

I Am Here

Wholesome Thoughts

Mark Nepo said, “After all, isn’t art in all its forms the beautiful trail of our all-too-human attempts to say, again and again, I Am Here.”

If something in this touches 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 March 12, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

When to Eat

Debra’s Wellness Tips

There is some growing evidence that the body’s metabolism is different during the day when the body is active, than during the evening when it’s preparing to shut down.

In What Science Says About Snacking and Breakfast (Jan. 30, 2017), Alice Park reports findings by a panel led by Marie-Pierre […]

Posted March 11, 2017 in Sacred Stories

Stairway to Heaven

Sacred Stories

When she would turn her car on, a static radio station would play until she hit the button for her iPod.

She and her dad had been talking about the birthday and “what a year.” She got in her car and instead of the usual static, Stairway to Heaven was playing on […]

Posted March 8, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Mistakes Matter

Wholesome Thoughts

Mistakes matter. How you recover from them matters even more.

The best way to handle a mistake is to learn from whatever happened.

Then you’ll not repeat it nor ever be paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake.

To share something you have learned from, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, […]

Posted March 5, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Makin' Bacon

Debra’s Wellness Tips

According to Amanda MacMillan’s February 2017 post, you need to cool it on bacon. The main reason for the suggested moderation is bacon’s high content of sodium. Four slices of thick-cut bacon have about 240 calories. They also contain eight grams of saturated fat and 880 mg of sodium. That is about […]

Posted March 4, 2017 in Sacred Stories

Fiddle Music

Sacred Stories

It had been one of the toughest days of her life. She had just buried her baby.

Returning home from the funeral, she received a call on her cell phone. When she answered, she heard fiddle music. No message, just fiddle music.

Their dear friend was a fiddle player. He had […]

Posted March 1, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Your Energy Touches Everything

Wholesome Thoughts

Aaron says to remember that your energy does touch everything in the world. When you are caught up in fear, that frightened energy reverberates around the globe. When you feel compassion and lovingkindness, that energy spreads around the globe.

If you would like to spread compassion and lovingkindness, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or […]

Posted February 26, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Hip on Happiness

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Turkish Proverb: For the grateful, the gnats make music; for the ungrateful harps and flutes make only noise.

Alex Kolb, UCLA neuroscience researcher, is hip on happiness. According to Dr. Travis Bradberry’s blog, 5 Things That Will Make You Much Happier, Kolb’s research highlights just how amazing the brain is. He […]