Posted May 11, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Light Work

Wholesome Thoughts

“Within light work holds the heaviest lifting by taking responsibility for the greatest good.” The late Jeff Schoener, NLP teacher, said that, and he was right.

When we encounter cruelty, light work calls forth kindness. When we encounter ignorance, light work calls forth wisdom. RIP, Jeff, your teachings continue to illuminate our […]

Posted May 8, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Salsa

Debra’s Wellness Tips

OK, grab your partner and dance your way to a healthier heart! In a recent report in Time, a group of older Latinos who began salsa dancing improved their health more than those who didn’t exercise.

The most important thing is to make your regular exercise something you enjoy doing. For one […]

Posted May 7, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Cracked Lid

Sacred Stories

A friend’s obituary showed up in my inbox at work. I process obits.

My friend was 97. She had given me a Tupperware container before she moved away four years earlier.

My lunch salad was in that container. The previous day I noticed the lid had cracked….

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Posted May 4, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Legitimate Needs

Wholesome Thoughts

Rajinikanth, Indian film actor, philanthropist, and spiritualist, makes a radical statement that your needs can always be met, but greed can never be fulfilled. It is helpful for us to notice this nuance of our legitimate needs. Honor those without being greedy.

Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]

Posted May 1, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

International Workers Day

Debra’s Wellness Tips

It might come as a surprise to you that May 1, 2016, is “International Workers Day,” a national public holiday in many countries, given that the U.S. celebrates labor day on the first Monday in September.

It has been celebrated since established on May 4, 1886, originating in the labor movement asking […]

Posted April 30, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Lights Out

Sacred Stories

She noticed a street light went out. She had a wondering if it was a communication from her husband.

At that exact moment of her wondering, a second street light also went out!

Posted April 24, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Osteoarthritis Relief

Debra’s Wellness Tips

The study, published in The Lancet, found that paracetamol—sold as acetaminophen in the U.S., under the brand name Tylenol and as a generic—was not effective at reducing pain or improving movement in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. (Read the article at CBS news.)

Wow, when a CBS news story […]

Posted April 23, 2016 in Sacred Stories

You Called Me!

Sacred Stories

Her phone rang. The caller ID showed only the city. No number or name was identified. She took the call.

The friend she had had lunch with earlier that day was on the line. The friend said, “You called me!”

Many say they notice how technology seems to be sensitive to the spiritual […]

Posted April 17, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Risks Not Worth Taking

Debra’s Wellness Tips

A recent CNN article expounded on the things ER docs avoid in their own homes. A few were enough of a surprise the information is worthy of passing along, so here is the list of items:

Trampolines

Swimming pools

Button batteries

Guns

Old pain pills

Ramen noodles

High chairs that pull up […]

Posted April 16, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Timely Delivery!

Sacred Stories

It was such a gift that someone was there to perform CPR on her husband when he collapsed. The most significant synchronicity was that the mail carrier who saved his life was running two hours later than usual, plus it was her first day back on the job after two weeks off!

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