Chocolate for the Soul: Wisdom for life
Ellen Shuck writes a column for the Southeast Missourian called "Reflections." She is a spiritual director/mentor and has taught religion at Southeast Missouri State University. Shuck recently authored a book called "Wisdom for the Journey." Shuck is married and the mother of three grown children. In her blog she offers inspiration, motivation and hope for life's issues.
Archives
- You Can't keep life from changing (6/26/15)
- Thoughts are magnets (6/11/15)
- Find your niche in life and do it (5/20/15)
- Do you have a purpose for your life? (4/20/15)
- Thoughts are living things (3/20/15)
- Everything that happens to you either helps you to grow or retards growth (3/6/15)
- Don't be embarrassed to seek psychological or emotional help (2/13/15)
- Keep what's in your mind calm (1/22/15)1
- New Year's resolutions bring hope and incentive (1/11/15)
- Don't hold unrealistic expectations for Christmas (12/21/14)
- You are stronger than you think (12/9/14)
- Do You Feel Guilt, y When You Put Yourself First? (12/2/14)
- If you never give up things will turn around in your favor (12/2/14)
- Every day needs to be Thanksgiving Day (12/1/14)
- You can hold on to Nothing (11/4/14)
- Do you keep on Struggling? (10/28/14)
- The Self-Fulfilling prophecy (10/20/14)
- Safeguard Your Thoughts (10/11/14)
- Is anything worthwhile ever easy? (10/3/14)
- Keep Your Mind Occupied (9/30/14)
- The Thinker (9/18/14)
- What do YOU think makes you happy (9/4/14)
- What's the hardest thing you have to do in the morning (8/24/14)1
- You can't afford the luxury of being bored (8/13/14)
- You can't quit just because you feel you're not appreciated! (8/8/14)
- Keep on plugging along (8/2/14)
- You can't always stay on top of the mountain (7/28/14)
- You shouldn't have to entertain your kids all the time (7/22/14)
- The quality of life is what's important, not the length (7/14/14)
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- There's never enough time (6/28/14)
- Quiet your mind so inspiration can emerge (6/20/14)
- Anger causes depression (6/14/14)2
- Don't keep your music inside you (6/7/14)
- Keep on doing, or you're done for (6/3/14)
- Act like what you want to become (5/31/14)
- Never be afraid to start your journey, no matter how long it seems at the beginning. (5/27/14)