Chicken Soup for the Soul. In the 1990’s, motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen compiled some inspirational and true stories they collected from their audience members. This led to the publishing of their first Chicken Soup for the Soul book. From this beginning many Chicken Soup for the Soul books were published and became bestsellers. Positive and encouraging stories always seem to lift the spirit and make us all feel better. Through the generosity and thoughtfulness of many, I am now on the mend from a nasty bout with pneumonia. Many “chicken soups” have appeared on our kitchen counter over the past couple of weeks, seemingly out of nowhere.
There is an ancient book that continues to have soul inspiration today. This is the Bible.
Melissa Schoor writes a note about the healing properties of chicken soup. “Grandma was right, after all: Chicken soup is good for the cold, not just the soul. Dr. Stephen Rennard, a pulmonary specialist, found evidence the soup contains anti-inflammatory properties that may help prevent a cold’s miserable side effects. The idea that chicken soup, often dubbed the “Jewish penicillin,” has medicinal effects dates back to ancient times. Dr. Rennard’s theory is that some ingredient in the soup blocks or slows the amount of cells congregating in the lung area, possibly relieving the development of these cold symptoms.”
There is an ancient book that continues to have soul inspiration today. This is the Bible. “The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The laws of the LORD are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.” Psalm 19. As we encounter life’s highs and lows, we must have a good intake from God which comes simply from reading the Scriptures. What is your reading plan this year? The health of the soul is enhanced by the Book.