Posted March 20, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts

Congratulations!

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Melody Beattie says gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.

This seems like a perfect thought as I celebrate 53 years of marriage. To offer congratulations, 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 September 28, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Expect Your Prayers to be Answered

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Sarah Ban Breathnach said we can expect to have hope rekindled. She reminds you to expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again.

If you find her words refreshing, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the […]

Posted July 6, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Hope Sings

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Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all.

Emily Dickinson paints a powerful image for us. Our souls are eternally singing the song of hope. It never stops!

Please take a few moments to share your hope. Send […]

Posted June 5, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

A to Z of Healing

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When it comes to healing, one size does not fit all. In fact, navigating a health challenge is not only personal, but sometimes totally unique.

Bob lived through complications of treatment no one before him had ever survived. Hank is the only known person to have his own heart beat while […]

Posted January 13, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Hope and Possibility

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The feeling of dread comes out of the same toothpaste tube of hope and possibility—it just tastes very different. If you open up to it, you will see that it is calling you to make a change. Gary Zukav said that, and he is right.

It might be that this is the […]

Posted September 2, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts

I Am Not This

“Hope is the feeling we have that the feeling we have is not permanent.” Mignon McLaughlin said that. It takes a bit to understand the wisdom, but you can see it.

Each feeling is temporary. When very strong emotions come up, remember, “I am not this.”

As the emotion dissolves, there may be […]

Posted June 17, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts

Light of Hope

No matter how dark the current situation, we can always hold onto the steady light of hope. Hope is not an immature magical belief; hope is the state of awareness that morning always follows night.

When difficult times occur, be kind to yourself and reach out for support along the way. Email debra@scs-matters.com, or […]