Posted October 24, 2026 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham She had gathered with some deep friends from their Grief Journey Group. The time together was precious beyond words. The following morning, one friend, whose husband transitioned 21 years ago, shared this poem with the group:
The Medicine of Surrender
More than self-blessing, I ask for self-surrender, to blossom as generously as the echinacea, […]
Posted October 23, 2026 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham She had always been self-employed until the death of her husband necessitated her taking a job with benefits. She needed to provide medical insurance for her two children. She was hired by a local health-care association to work as a Dietician – the only paying position in her region. Her clientele was the migrant population […]
Posted October 23, 2026 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham He got a call to pick up his sister and come to the home of their brother and sister-in-law. He knew without asking: his brother had died. (He does not speak about it using that word, though. Speaking as he experiences it, he says, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are […]
Posted July 31, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Being forgiven is just like having a helium-filled balloon being set free. Your whole being floats!
To share a significant forgiveness in your life, 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 July 24, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
It has been said that although many a calm river began as a turbulent waterfall, not one foams all the way to the sea.
If you want to learn some tools for calming your rivers of emotions, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217. […]
Posted July 17, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
I’m not convinced Albert Einstein really said it, but we can agree that life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.
For help to keep moving, or to join me on a bicycle ride, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or […]
Posted July 10, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Gary Zukav says, “We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming…. But we can choose what we will contribute to life when each arrives.”
To share what this season means to you, 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 July 3, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Albert Schweitzer said, “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.”
Just for sheer happiness, 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 June 26, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Thomas Fuller said, “He that plants trees loves others besides himself.”
If you have a favorite tree story to share, 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 June 19, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Aesop said no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
To share a kindness you have given or received recently, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217.
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