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 […]
Posted May 21, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
She was walking their dog on the usual path. There were always grasshoppers jumping out of the way on the sidewalk.
Her husband had died. This particular day was the second anniversary of her husband’s transition, and she was walking and crying and wishing for the simple pleasure of holding his hand.
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Posted May 18, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Neale Donald Walsch says that taking better care of yourself is not merely a matter of good health, it is a measure of spiritual evolution.
If you are learning to take better care of yourself, or if you would appreciate that learning, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]
Posted May 15, 2016 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
I had just finished last week’s tip on the benefits of salsa dancing when I saw this quotation in a Medline Plus report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH): “Any type of physical activity that burns calories — from jogging to gardening to walking to dancing — is associated with more […]
Posted May 14, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
One summer, she was working on a window washing crew. The crew was doing a house above the lake where the owner had passed away.
Late in the afternoon, she created an intention to be a channel for this gentleman if he cared to communicate. She received a very clear message: “Mind […]
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