Posted April 9, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Mandarin Oranges!

Sacred Stories

Her most frequent snack of late was mandarin oranges. She was driving on a four-lane road, when—on the dotted line in her lane—she saw a single mandarin orange slice.

Recognizing it as odd, she missed the message of a visit from her husband until the very next day (on a different four-lane road!) […]

Posted April 6, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

No Reason

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“You know what? Certain people think they will feel good if certain things happen The trick is: you have to feel good for no reason.” Richard Bandler said that.

What allows you to decide to feel good for no reason? Will you share with me what helps you?

Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, […]

Posted April 3, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Mystery

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Watching a video interview of a man (Jim Hamers) who has been called a total “responder” (the cancer disappeared) after going through chemotherapy for stage-4 pancreatic cancer was a rush. News is not always so good.

When asked by the reporter, what they attribute this miracle to, Jim and his wife shared […]

Posted April 2, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Electricity

Sacred Stories

She and her grandson were driving in her car. He was working on his homework, and asked her to turn the radio off. She did, but a block later, the radio came back on!

When she would get into her car, she noticed the bright lights would be on. She knew she never […]

Posted March 30, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

The Smile

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Mother Teresa encouraged us to always meet each other with a smile. She said the smile is the beginning of love.

What are some of the things that help you smile?

Will you share a few by sending 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 27, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Placebo

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Jo Marchant holds a doctorate in genetics and medical microbiology and has written for New Scientist, Nature and Smithsonian. While working on her book, Cure, she explored how the power of the mind can be a significant resource for modern medicine.

Playing a special video game developed to help burn patients overcome […]

Posted March 26, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Backbrush

Sacred Stories

She had a back brush she would use to scratch her back when it itched. She kept the brush on the floor next to her bed.

One night, soon after her husband died, when she turned down her bed, the brush was in their bed!

This is my simple religion. There is […]

Posted March 23, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Harmony of the Universe

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“A lifetime may not be long enough to attune ourselves fully to the harmony of the universe. But just to become aware that we can resonate with it—that alone can be like waking up from a dream.” Brother David Steindl-Rast said that.

What helps you feel that?

If you would like to share, […]

Posted March 16, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Integrity

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Madisyn Taylor said integrity is the foundation of civilization. If you do catch yourself in a lie, ask yourself what you wanted to hide and why you felt you couldn’t be truthful.

If you have tips on living with integrity you want to share, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental […]

Posted March 12, 2016 in Sacred Stories

October 7

Sacred Stories

Her husband had passed over 20 years prior. When she passed shortly before midnight on Sunday, October 4, the family was not thinking about his birthday coming up in a few days.

As the schedule for visitation, funeral, and burial unfolded, none of them were consciously aware of the significance: Her burial took […]