Posted February 3, 2020 in Sacred Stories

Let’s Do a Happy Dance

Sacred Stories

Her plane was due to leave for San Francisco (SFO) at the same time another plane was due to leave for Los Angeles (LAX). The LAX flight loaded, but then it just sat at the gate. The plane’s door wouldn’t shut.

Her flight was, by then, an hour behind schedule. […]

Posted March 20, 2019 in Wholesome Thoughts

Congratulations!

Wholesome Thoughts

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 November 26, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Thankful

Debra’s Wellness Tips

When I did a search for “benefits of thankfulness” 820,000 results came up!

5 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude – Newsweek

7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude – Psychology Today

The 31 Benefits of Gratitude You Didn’t Know About – Happier Human

Science finds that gratitude is good for your health – […]

Posted February 26, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Hip on Happiness

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Turkish Proverb: For the grateful, the gnats make music; for the ungrateful harps and flutes make only noise.

Alex Kolb, UCLA neuroscience researcher, is hip on happiness. According to Dr. Travis Bradberry’s blog, 5 Things That Will Make You Much Happier, Kolb’s research highlights just how amazing the brain is. He […]

Posted August 12, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts

Thirsty Fish

Miranda Macpherson says we often live our lives like thirsty fish swimming in the ocean, asking, “Where is the water?”

One of the easiest ways to quench your spiritual thirst is to keep a gratitude journal.

Each morning, jot down the first thought of gratitude that comes to mind. It may be as […]