Posted December 24, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
It was Christmas day. She drove her new car to her parents’ home. As she parked near the barn, she said, “I don’t want to park here and have somebody hit my new car.”
She moved the car across the street next to the house, but that did not feel right, so […]
Posted December 21, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Francis Bacon said to begin doing what you want to do now. “We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand—and melting like a snowflake.”
In the bustle of the season, take time to really live this moment.
If you have moments to share, […]
Posted December 17, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
His friend had died of a drug overdose.
The day after the wake, he found a dime in his suit jacket pocket.
Two days later, on the way home he had chills and goosebumps and his friend’s photo fell off the visor in his car.
The next day he found […]
Posted December 14, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Florence Scovel Shinn said anything forced into manifestation through personal will is always “ill got” and has “ever bad success.”
Notice when you are forcing something through your will. The lesson here is to relax and trust more. Let life be good for you.
Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental […]
Posted December 10, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
He missed his mom since she had passed, but he thought of her often, and this day he also thought of his mom’s good friend.
Within minutes, his mom’s friend called to tell him she had just found a Crow feather standing in her yard. Crow was one of her dear friend’s […]
Posted December 7, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Joy is the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens. Brother David Steindl-Rast said that.
On this anniversary day of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and every day of our lives, it is important to remember we can always choose joy. Regardless of what happens…
Let Debra know how you choose joy by […]
Posted December 3, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
When I was 28 years old, I told myself that I wanted to be in a place to “retire” by the time I was 35 years old.
My goal was to be free and offer my “work” to the world.
I got released from my job exactly at 35 years plus one […]
Posted November 30, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
That the birds of worry and care fly about your head This you cannot change But that they build nests in your hair This you can prevent.
This Chinese Proverb is so filled with wisdom. Perfect for every time of year, but perhaps especially now.
If you feel like you need to […]
Posted November 26, 2016 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
The family was all meeting with the pastor to plan his mother’s eulogy. “In some cultures it is common for the spirit of the loved one to visit. Although that is not as well recognized in our culture, I hope you will remain open to the possibility that she will visit.”
“She […]
Posted November 23, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
According to Rudyard Kipling, it is always best to believe the best of everybody, because it saves so much trouble.
When it comes to family, that is probably doubly important!
If you want to share how this has worked for you, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]
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