Debra Basham

Living and Loving

Tag: Sacred Stories

  • By Your Side

    Sacred Stories

    The two women had not previously met even though they had both lived in the same 55-and-over community for a few years. Their interaction at the mail station resulted in a conversation about their mothers having both passed.

    “My mom used to live in that blue house right there,” she pointed.

    That home was now owned by a dear friend of the other woman.

    “I know she is always with me,” she continued.

    “What evidence do you have that she continues to be with you?” the other woman asked.

    “She gave me this charm.” Her gloved hand held a charm with ‘I will always be by your side’ engraved on it.

    “It isn’t just the charm, though. I can feel her with me all the time,” she continued.

    The two woman hugged.

    What a wonderful chance meeting, and what an important reminder. Those who love us are never gone from us….

  • Love Makes the World Go Around

    Sacred Stories

    She was writing in her journal about ‘LOVE’ being four parts of speech: noun, verb, adjective, and adverb.

    She wanted to write a sentence using the word love as each of those. She wrote, “Noun: Love makes the world go around.”

    Then she could not think of how to use the other forms, so she did a Google search for ‘Is love an adverb?’

    Her Google search used her exact sentence: “OK, it’s not an usual adverb. Love is a noun and a verb. For example, “love makes the world go around.” …

    Lessons don’t always have to be earth shattering. Just notice the way things are. The way things are is plenty amazing!

  • Suicide

    Sacred Stories

    He was mulling the subject of suicide. Essentially about why suicide is seen as bad; he had regularly received guidance that every person chooses when, where, and how that person transitions.

    When he got home he had received an email message from Abraham Hicks.

    The subject of that message was suicide. Abraham used the exact same words, “Every death, no exception, is suicide because you create your own reality.”

  • Atlas

    Sacred Stories

    She had been talking to her friend about synchronicity at a time during which she was in the process of exploring options for relief from physical discomfort. Someone had suggested she try Atlas Physical Therapy. She was hesitant.

    Running some errands she saw not one, but two company vehicles with the name Atlas. These were not two vehicles promoting the same company, but two completely different companies with that name.

    Having fun telling her friend about the sightings, she recalled another friend had suggested she watch the film Cloud Atlas.

    While out driving, her friend saw yet a different ‘Atlas’ company van!

    Sometimes synchronicity is clearly pointing the way. Even when the way is not always clear, it is always delightful to notice and be willing to receive the meaning of the message.

  • 11:30 Meeting

    She had missed a phone call about a meeting at 11:30. The meeting was to be at the local art gallery.

    Stopping by just to enjoy the current exhibit, she happened to be right where she needed to be at the time she needed to be there!

    The universe if filled with unseen helping hands….

    Please take time to notice. We are always being guided and supported.

  • Three Goldfinches

    Her mom had passed away.

    She was spending the night with her sister when she heard a scratching sound on the window.

    As she saw the three Goldfinches at her window, she knew it was a visit from her mother.

    She was in her nephew’s room on the second floor of her sister’s home.

    Her sister did not feed the birds.

    Her mother had a passion for feeding the Goldfinches in her yard.

    She always had a sock feeder hanging outside her window….

  • Every Memory a Blessing

    Sacred Stories

    She was at the post office feeling so depressed having sold her late husband’s small sailboat.

    She looked across the room at a rack of greeting cards.

    A familiar image….

    A familiar message…. every memory a blessing.

    “The pain of her death was exquisite.
    I cried for weeks, but felt an incredible joy and comfort
    that was an equal part of the grief.
    I was so grateful that I had spent time with her
    — only with her, fully present and joyful.” (p.163)

    The Dharma of Dogs: Our Best Friends as Spiritual Teachers, by Tami Simon

  • Diabetes Education

    She was experiencing stress with a diabetes diagnosis. How to eat? What to eat? What she had been doing was not working.

    Sharing her frustration with a friend who had stopped by work to see her, the friend suggested she take a diabetes education program. The friend had attended a program with her husband that was provided by the local hospital and they had learned a lot.

    “My husband’s insurance company offers a diabetes education program that is covered by insurance,” she said.

    Moments later she received the following message from the company inviting her to attend!

    My name is Amber Holt. I am a registered nurse calling from medical cost management. I am calling regarding the diabetic program which is part of the benefits plan for line call members.

    She knew this was a confirmation and an answer to prayer!

  • Happy Birthday Coffee

    She was on a group text. It was her birthday. A friend who was also on the group text sent a message to the group telling them about the birthday.

    Another member of the list wrote, “I remember having seen you at Tosi’s Cafe a few years ago on your birthday. You had a little package, and you were enjoying a favorite coffee. You said you were celebrating your birthday.”

    “I am sitting at Tosi’s Cafe right now!” came the immediate reply.

    When we witness the timing of events in our lives we see how the sacred stories weave together with the mundane. NOTHING is outside the grace of life.

    Please notice. Then share!

  • Happy Birthday in Heaven

    She received a text message from her friend who was sharing a Facebook prompt that their mutual friend was having a birthday today. Their friend had passed several years ago.

    She wrote back, “I had not realized her birthday was the same day as my daughter but that must be why she came to my mind during my meditation this morning.”

    Wishing her a happy birthday in heaven!

    When we honor these lovely ways our beloveds remain with us, we remember we always have more support than might be recognized. Thank you for sharing!