Posted July 13, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Wisdom

Wholesome Thoughts William James said that wisdom is learning what to overlook.

We can overlook shortcomings and see potential.

We can overlook rudeness and see someone asking for kindness.

We can overlook ignorance and see willingness to learn.

If you would welcome wisdom, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]

Posted July 10, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Out-of-pocket Spending

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Each year, Americans spend more and more for out-of-pocket health care. Fortunately, for many of us, those expenditures are for message therapy, tai chi, chiropractic manipulation from New City Chiropractic in Lakeland, homeopathic treatment, hypnosis and energy healing therapy.

Americans spend $30.2 billion out-of-pocket on complementary health approaches annually, a substantial percentage […]

Posted July 6, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Hope Sings

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Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all.

Emily Dickinson paints a powerful image for us. Our souls are eternally singing the song of hope. It never stops!

Please take a few moments to share your hope. Send […]

Posted July 3, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Pools, lakes, rivers, oceans: Summer is the time for swimming. Unfortunately, sometimes water can get caught in the ear canal, causing Swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is a bacterial or fungal infection. It can be quite painful, but is easily prevented.

According to a recent MedlinePlus article, the best way to prevent […]

Posted July 2, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Coke!

Sacred Stories

Following his transition, a young man’s mother was feeling very bereft. When she went into a convenience store one day, to buy a cola, she numbly slid the cooler door open.

Reaching in, there on the shelf of the cooler, staring right out at her, was a bottle with her son’s first […]

Posted June 29, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

What More is Possible?

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Miracles seldom occur in the lives of those who do not consider them possible. Neale Donald Walsch said that, and you have to agree.

What marvelous things might you be enjoying as you consider more and more wonderful possibilities?

If you have something exciting you’d like to share, send email to […]

Posted June 25, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Best Mechanic in Georgia

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Traveling from the south, they were in the HOV lanes on I-75 coming through Atlanta when they “mistakenly” got onto I-85. Wondering how they might have gotten confused, they soon were in a traffic slow down.

Because they were sitting still, they smelled something hot, and then they saw steam rising from beneath […]

Posted June 24, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Count to a Hundred

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Thomas Jefferson said, “When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.”

Oh, goodness, most of us have spoken when silence would have been kinder. Today is the day to forgive yourself and everyone else for anything, real or imagined.

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Posted June 22, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Make the Best of It

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We cannot control our destiny, but we can control who we become. Anne Frank said that.

Whatever has happened to you, you can get over the past.

Cruelty can create kindness; ignorance can generate wisdom; hatred can invite love.

Make the best of it all. Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or […]

Posted June 18, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Charm

Sacred Stories

End-over-end ‘rattling’ came from the dryer. She assumed her husband had left a coin in his pocket.

She opened the door: the dryer held only one pair of athletic shorts and two tee-shirts. Nothing with buttons or zippers or snaps to make the noise. She fished the items around, but found no […]