Posted March 21, 2021 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Her father called from California, but she missed his call.
He was wishing her a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Later that day, he had a stroke.
When he passed away, she was so grateful she had missed his call that day.
She still has his loving voice mail […]
Posted April 27, 2020 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of… We know the truth not only by the reason, but by the heart. ~ Blaise Pascal
The student was on a sailboat in a very remote location on the coast of the Baja Peninsula in Mexico.
The teacher—who is deaf—was […]
Posted September 14, 2019 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
She had been thinking about her dad a lot lately, especially that morning.
As she stood there in the kitchen and took a bite of her apple, she realized her bite made a heart shape in the flesh.
This was an apple her Dad would have picked up […]
Posted March 2, 2019 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Her day was done, and her thoughts peacefully tucked, beyond the soiled ground, which soaked up the rain drops. While yet, the sun glowed with radiant delight. A sweet glow of tangerine mist filled the sky, as her heart settled near the base of the tree.
She sat reflecting, the moment, of stillness, […]
Posted October 20, 2018 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
They were at the 4th of July Fireworks, and she was sharing with a friend what was happening with her dad’s passing just a year ago.
Suddenly, the display was first a heart, and then a smiley face.
“Those were just for us!” she breathed.
These are sacred […]
Posted October 3, 2018 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. It is especially significant that Helen Keller said this. (After having published this, I discovered the saying in “The Little Prince.”)
Looking to share? Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from […]
Posted October 2, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Sometimes the best ingredients are the ones that are missing. That is soon to be the case when it comes to soap.
Soon, according to NBC news, antibacterial agents will no longer be found in soaps, and that is very good news.
“Companies will no longer be able to […]
Posted January 6, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Wholesome Thoughts
Sometimes we let others’ opinions determine our values. It is as though someone else defines for us what are weeds and what are flowers. We don’t have to. We can have a mind of our own by knowing our own heart.
Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone […]
Posted May 27, 2015 in Wholesome Thoughts By Debra Basham Rachel Naomi Remen says our listening creates a sanctuary for the homeless parts within another person. Listening is not the same as hearing. Hearing happens with the ears. Listening happens with the heart and mind and soul.
If you have stories about another really listening to you, please share them with Debra by email […]
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