By Debra Basham, on April 22, 2019 Recently I wrote a poem titled ‘Longing’ that was inspired by an exchange with a dear friend that left me feeling less than valued, wondering if I should have, or could have, done something differently in our past to allow for a more pleasant current exchange.
Sitting heart-to-heart with another precious friend a week […]
By Debra Basham, on April 17, 2019 WORD FOR THE DAY
I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable…but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing.
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This week’s news out of Paris was shocking, and of all times to have it be Holy Week for humanity to experience […]
By Debra Basham, on March 29, 2019 I have been wondering about the distinction between self care and nurture (kindness and wisdom) and “distraction.” Might we be doing wholesome actions such as exercise or journal writing, or playing music, without being skillful?
Additionally, I wrote to Barbara Brodsky, Founding Teacher of Deep Spring Meditation Center, asking about all of this. “We are […]
By Debra Basham, on January 1, 2019 Most people will be wishing you a happy new year today, but I am wishing all beings a happy new YOU.
Attributing the saying that “Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be” did not happen until 50 years after Abraham Lincoln’s death. Dr. Frank Crane included the […]
By Debra Basham, on December 9, 2018 Our daughter was sharing a precious “aha moment” she had recently. She works in an industry which has it’s peak adjacent to retail sales— during the months of November and December. As many who are responsible for hiring entry level workers, she has struggled to get reliable help. That has been a HUGE frustration to […]
By Debra Basham, on November 13, 2018 “A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.” ~ C.S. Lewis.
Those words were shared by me at the end of a tearful conversation with a dear friend. My friend was remorseful for having offended a family member. The […]
By Debra Basham, on October 4, 2018 Right after posting this blog, I was gifted a box of blank cards titled “Tree of Hope.” I am posting again, with the new title and with the front of the card now included.
Deep Spring Center Thought for Today
“If you wish to live in (a certain city) what might block you from […]
By Debra Basham, on October 4, 2018 Deep Spring Center Thought for Today
“If you wish to live in (a certain city) what might block you from manifesting that move? Is there any question about your worthiness to live in a place that is most delightful to you? Any question about fear of getting what you want? The question here is not […]
By Debra Basham, on September 27, 2018 An alternate title for this post could be: Fleas Have Not Yet Flown.
Checking in with our small group on the Dharma Path (a two-year course with Barbara Brodsky, Aaron, and John Orr) on Tuesday evening, I shared feeling very sad about the removal of a beautiful, big, old (about 60 years), tree that […]
By Debra Basham, on August 26, 2018 I am starting a two-year study with Barbara Brodsky and Aaron and John Orr. As a preparation, Barbara shared a detailed meditation/dream she had where she was asked what her highest intention was. As part of this process, a high being conducted a sort of interview. This being asked if there were those who would […]
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