By Debra Basham, on May 28, 2020 Poem by Debra Basham 05-27-2020
“At This Time”
Right now, where you are, are you aware?
Breathe in and feel connection to all you love
Birds fly and view the world from a higher perspective
Fabulous fruits, decadent desserts, marvelous munchies
Mundane made sacred by joy
Sheer silliness, satiating stillness, somber stoicism
All reaches all, […]
By Debra Basham, on May 18, 2020 When you are in complete alignment with your authentic self, you will attract everything you desire in life. ~Brahma Kumaris
Last week I heard again the message from Aaron, “If you were not ready, you would not have taken birth at this time…. You did not come to fail…. Are ready to trust your heritage […]
By Debra Basham, on May 9, 2020 I had some text exchange with my firstborn grandchild, Brad, sharing emotional reactions and perceptions of the current conditions. Some we love dearly entertain the notion that COVID-19 is a conspiracy. I shared with him a recent writing:
Daily Doula Duty
My book, I Learned Everything I Needed to Know About Life Working as a […]
By Debra Basham, on May 3, 2020 Old doors close so new ones can open. Don’t get stuck on what fell apart just because it hurts. Transformation requires growth and letting go.
~Brahma Kumaris Thought for Today
My friend, Kathy, lost her husband on January 18, 2020. She had been his care-giver. Their home was visited almost daily by friends and […]
By Debra Basham, on April 25, 2020 WORD FOR THE DAY
We did not ask for this room or this music; we were invited in.
Therefore, because the dark surrounds us, let us turn our faces toward the light.
Let us endure hardship to be grateful for plenty…
We did not ask for this room or this music.
But […]
By Debra Basham, on April 23, 2020 Up way before the first bird sings a song of the light soon coming, I wonder if it is breaking the noble silence to have my fingers on the keyboard writing to you while I am still on retreat. The lines are blurry at this retreat. It is being held on ZOOM and people are […]
By Debra Basham, on November 24, 2019
I grabbed this image from a Zen practitioner. Have you ever wondered what makes someone decide to make a commitment to something like Zen? For the most part, we want to be the best we can be.
Today has been a productive day.
I got so much done, I have energy to […]
By Debra Basham, on November 23, 2019 I was writing in my journal how it seems otherworldly that we don’t plan to be back here in our Michigan home until April 6. As I write the question,”What would you have me know?” I hear in my head:
V: Wherever you are is home. Notice how the selfing tells you this is home, […]
By Debra Basham, on November 15, 2019 Patience is needed with everyone, but first of all with ourselves.
~Saint Francis De Sales
One of the daily thoughts I receive comes from Neale Donald Walsh.
This one was was especially poignant:
On this day of your life, I believe God wants you to know that nothing is ever as bleak as it […]
By Debra Basham, on November 9, 2019 The Comcast saga came to an end late yesterday morning. Today my fingers are on the keyboard of my PC and I am connected to the SCS domain. The solution was actually simple. And it is what Donny, my customer service agent at my local Comcast store, suggested to me weeks ago: Swap out […]
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