Posted March 29, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Nourishment of Happiness

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It is said: There is no nourishment like happiness and no illness like worry. Constantly eat the nourishment of happiness.

If you want to share that nourishment, 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 26, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Get Physical!

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Scientists are looking at whether running as a young person helps your brain as it ages.

“The areas of the brain where we saw more connectivity in runners are also the areas that are impacted as we age, so it really raises the question of whether being active as a young adult […]

Posted March 25, 2017 in Sacred Stories

Boat-4-Sale

Sacred Stories

He saw an ad for a boat in Boat-4-Sale magazine. He made a call and went to see the boat.

When he got there, this boat was not the same boat he had called about, but this boat was perfect for him.

“How did you know about the boat?” the woman […]

Posted March 22, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Use Things

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Don Miguel Ruiz says, “Nobody abuses us more than we have used ourselves.”

We can learn to use things and love people. And we can begin by loving ourselves.

If you would appreciate support in this, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217. […]

Posted March 19, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Sally!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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, […]