●Can Chicken Soup Really cure the Soul? 

Listen to a speech Every kid needs a champion by Rita Pierson. Have a group discussion about the issue involved in it.

A retired teacher from New Mexico has been drawing on the self-help classic Chicken Soup For The Soul to wage war on her cheating husband.

Deena Vines, 57, first read the bestseller a decade ago and recently decided to work through it again, applying the lessons of its inspirational stories to help intimidate and punish cheating spouse Danny, 60. Mr. Vines recently walked out on his wife and son to live with a 32-year-old manageress he met at an Arby's in Oklahoma.

“Like in the story Puppies for Sale. Some people say this is an unbearably sentimental story about a lame boy going to buy a lame puppy with his pocket money. But to me it’s more a reminder of how easy it is to make anyone lame with enough force and the right implement.“Another inspirational tale from the book is The Dolphin’s Gift, a beautiful story of cross-species communication. I thought: well, my ex and I are different species-I’m a human and he’s a pig, but we can still communicate via the medium of me spray-painting messages over his car.”

The chicken soup series enjoy popularity among people from different corners of the world. Why do diverse cultures come to a similar conclusion?

Quite a lot of Chinese people are being bombarded everyday by local version of Chicken soup for the soul from WeChat, what do you think are the reasons behind?

●Take the Chicken Soup Quiz

Directions:

Fill in the blanks with words of inspiration based on the context.

1. _____! Not only does it show optimism, but it gives people the warm and fuzzy. Even to strangers walking on the street; it could also brighten a cloudy day, or a mediocre one.

2. _____. Wait for someone to finish speaking, whether in a group or solo session. They will feel appreciated and heard, which in turn may inspire them to do the same for someone else.

3. _____. It’s easy to do something nice for a loved one, but what about extending a helping hand to someone that really needs it? Do a random act of kindness for an individual, even a stranger and don’t expect anything in return.

4. _____. People depend on someone or something to make them happy, but it can be lost after a moment. To be separate sometimes can bring you a healthy personality.

5 _____. We are unique; each and every one of us. It is always a beast policy to be honest. So be yourself and present who you are.

6. _____. Acknowledge what we’ve been given in life and be grateful for every moment. Being grateful through our words or actions motivates people to look at themselves and be thankful as well.

7. _____. When someone sees we are putting in hard work and devotion to something, it shows our passion, which can trigger others to find their desires in life or to work harder at what they love.

8. _____. It’s no use crying over spilt milk. We can all wish we had done something differently, but what will that accomplish?

9. _____. Take advantage of the now. We miss out on so much when we hold on to the past or worry about the future. People who remain in the present embrace life for what it is and seize the moment.

10. _____. Whether we were in the wrong or were wrongly scorned, just let it go. By acknowledging we were in the wrong or listening to someone admit their faults, it will be a form of closure and conscious effort to validate someone’s feelings. We hold onto our pride by holding a grudge. But if we simply let go, now that is inspirational.

●Do You Know?

Chicken Soup for the Soul Day

Do you know Chicken Soup for the Soul Day? It falls down on November 12th, which is just a celebration about you. According to the creators of the book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul Day was created as ".... a celebration of who you are, where you've been, where you're going, and who you will be thankful to when you get there!"

We suggest you take this day as a celebration of the value and healing of chicken soup, especially mom's chicken soul. Chicken soup has long been seen as remedial for colds, flus, and just about anything that ails you. You can't find that healing in a restaurant. You can only find it in mom's homemade chicken soup, which is delicious, healthy, and easy to prepare. This endlessly-customizable recipe is hearty addition to any meal or a great centerpiece dish in its own right.