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To Heaven and Back

By Debra Basham, on October 20, 2017

As my fingers fly across the keyboard right now a dear friend is meeting to set up hospice care for her mother. My friend has had a history of white-coat syndrome—she has been very fearful of all things medical.

This is part of an email message I sent to her:

What comes to […]

A WonderFULL Week

By Debra Basham, on October 12, 2017

It has been a truly amazing week. Put yourself in the backseat of my vehicle last Friday as I left Saint Joseph before dawn, and drove to Holland to pick up my nephew. We then drove to Allegan, from Allegan to Grand Rapids, from Grand Rapids back to Holland, from Holland back to Allegan, and […]

Google Maps and 70×7

By Debra Basham, on October 3, 2017

Tears were right on the surface for me today.

“I know where I was 51 years ago today! Happy birthday to our sweetest darling,” I sent email to our daughter.

“Thanks for keeping me!!!!!” she responded.

I quickly wrote back:

That made me cry….

You were not a planned pregnancy, […]

Divine Connections

By Debra Basham, on September 25, 2017

Today, I will stop straining to know what I don’t know. To see what I can’t see. To understand what I don’t yet understand. I will trust that being is sufficient, And I will let go of my need to figure things out.

The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie

My heart and […]

Mediums

By Debra Basham, on September 16, 2017

Affirmations: I do not know what is the truth for you. I know what is mine to know in each moment. I trust in my inner guidance to guide me to what is best for me. I easily forgive and release what is no longer the best for me. Betty Lue’s Loving Reminders

“What do […]

Seesaw and Ups and Downs

By Debra Basham, on September 12, 2017

I just spoke with a dear friend. She is my sister from another mister. We are soul mates, and we have such sweet sincere respect and love for one another. We were sharing about the privilege of lifting one another up, and being confident we always get our turn. The metaphor that popped into my […]

Dealing with Devastation

By Debra Basham, on September 8, 2017

Please be extra gentle with yourself during these highly charged, transformative times. We are all so beautifully sensitive to the collective experience – and especially right now.

We are sending our blessings to those in the many places where there are wildfires, floods, and approaching hurricanes. Peace, love, and blessings to all people, all […]

Follow the Energy

By Debra Basham, on August 28, 2017

Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, way back in the sixth century B.C. said: “You cannot step twice into the same river.” This is because the river is in flux. Perhaps it is also because we are always changing. I certainly was aware of this truth while attending a Level 1 Healing Touch workshop at the VA in […]

Shadow Work

By Debra Basham, on August 16, 2017

Just as we now have a new address, so my brother-in-love, Jim, also has a new address. Jim was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer this past November. Although a very difficult time, he and his family found gifts tucked inside the days. He passed from this life today about 5:00 am.

I am choosing […]

We Are Moved!

By Debra Basham, on August 6, 2017

I have had some long days and short nights the past couple of weeks, but we are moved! Here is my poem about all of that I wrote for the last Pine Island Poetry group:

A Week’s Lifetime I. I’ve slept in my bed in this house the last Sunday of my life. The scent […]

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