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Patient Patient

By Debra Basham, on January 11, 2019

When I had my well-skin check-up in December, the doctor noticed a bit of light scaly tissue on my nose (solar keratosis or sun damage). She prescribed a topical treatment, for four days.

I asked if it was OK for me to wait a bit. I was scheduled to do a workshop at Open […]

Be Care-Full What You Pray For

By Debra Basham, on January 8, 2019

Twenty nine years ago today, I became a grandmother. I was still thirty-something—at least I would be for two more weeks. My career was booming. I was top sales person in the nation. I was traveling to beautiful venues. I had long finger nails, and I wore nice clothing. I was too busy (and too […]

Happy New You!

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 […]

Say Only

By Debra Basham, on December 23, 2018

In September of 2018, I made a two-year commitment to a study called “The Dharma Path,” with Barbara Brodsky and Aaron. I have once again been amazed at how your intention creates your experience. In Buddhism, dharma means “cosmic law and order,” and is also applied to the teachings of the Buddha. In Buddhist philosophy, […]

It is Never About the Hat

By Debra Basham, on December 1, 2018

I am so blessed to have beautiful, soulful, women friends. I had lunch with one, Jane Foster, on Friday. Especially after all these years, hearing Jane share her story still touches me. (See Jane Foster’s Story)

Jane was telling me about a custom hat she is having made by a woman out west. The woman’s […]

It Is Only Mud!

By Debra Basham, on November 19, 2018

I was going to stop at a nearby apple stand on the way to my doctor’s appointment, but was a wee bit tight on time. Thanksgiving would be missing something without my mom’s Dutch apple pie. It is my contribution to bring Michigan apples to Tennessee for the pies.

I had just loaded my precious […]

5 Reflections

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 […]

Upekka

By Debra Basham, on November 3, 2018

You have heard it said to be careful what you pray for. This past Tuesday evening, as our Dharma “Path of Clear Light” class was coming to an end, I asked for specific instructions around the practice of Upekka. Upekka is the Buddhist practice of equanimity.

John Orr’s clarification of the Upekka practice, […]

Dust!

By Debra Basham, on October 27, 2018

When I saw this image on someone’s Facebook page, I knew there was a blog coming….

In the several decades I have been involved in what used to be called Alternative Medicine, but is now most often considered Functional Medicine, I would marvel at how people approached something new. One acupuncture treatment; does […]

If and When

By Debra Basham, on October 21, 2018

“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” ~ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

and

“When we have accessed the peace that is ever present in our self under all circumstances, the body, mind, and world are profoundly affected, and, in […]

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