Posted June 15, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
“Whatever confronts you, don’t believe it. When something appears, shine your light on it. Have confidence in the light that’s always working inside you.” ~ Linji Yixuan
Children are afraid of shadows. As adults we know there is nothing to fear.
If you have struggled to experience your own light, reach out […]
Posted June 12, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness TipsIn an article about cutting the number of calories you consume each day, Marjorie Nolan Cohn, MS, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, reports what many of us have known for some time now: “Mindful eating reduces the amount people eat, period.” Not only does it benefit people in […]
Posted June 11, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
About ten days before the big party, the forecast was 100% chance of rain. When she asked her mother for help doing “frog medicine” to alter the weather pattern, her mother teased her about not trusting God with the weather. Her mother reminded her of a significant event recently. a hearing that might […]
Posted June 8, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Darkness deserves gratitude. It is the alleluia point at which we learn to understand that all growth does not take place in the sunlight. Joan Chittister said that, and you know that is the truth.
The longer we live the more aware we are that the rain, the storms, the hardest nights […]
Posted June 4, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Out for a bike ride, she met a woman who had a small dog on a leash.
“Do you recognize this dog?” the woman asked.
Stopping, she straddled her bike. The dog had been found the day before. The woman was out walking the neighborhood streets just looking for anyone who […]
Posted June 1, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
The sage battles his/her own ego. The fool battles everyone else’s. ~ Sufi Proverb
If you have stories or questions about your own integration of this truth, 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 May 29, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Patient satisfaction wasn’t influenced by wait time for an appointment or wait time in the office, time spent with the surgeon, resident/fellow involvement, whether or not patients were seeking a second opinion, patients’ health knowledge or type of treatment.
A recent report in Medline Plus from the National Institutes of Health […]
Posted May 28, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
He was writing a column about birds sneaking treats without getting caught. The column jogged thoughts he admitted to a friend. When his neighbor, who is an excellent cook, bakes a scrumptious cake, or delicious cookies, he would often entertain thoughts of surreptitiously sneaking into her kitchen and sampling some, without getting caught. […]
Posted May 25, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Every action we take leads somewhere, and it sets us up for the next action. As author Matt Kahn says, no matter where the finger of blame tends to point, we are only crying out for the grace of our own loving attention.
If Matt Kahn is a new name to you, send […]
Posted May 22, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Every year about this time, I remind readers of the importance of being “tick savvy” as you begin enjoying more time out-of-doors. Last year, in Get Outside, I shared a blend of natural ingredients that make a great repellent if you prefer to not use so many chemicals.
The year prior, readers […]
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