Selected Inspirational Articles
from 1stHolistic.com

Eliminate Winter Beauty Busters with Top Tips
One of winter’s biggest beauty challenges is dealing with dry, “static-y” conditions created by the combination of very low moisture in the air and cold outdoor temperatures. Typically worst from November through February, static is the culprit behind clinging trousers, flyaway hair and the snap-crackle-pops that occur when you take off your winter coat and scarf.

Peace of God
A Christian Perspective. In those stressful times when we feel like we just need a break, could it be that we are really looking for peace? What about when we awake in the middle of the night and can't sleep, what are our thoughts then? Isn't the cry of our heart really to find peace? When we feel tired, too much to do in too little time; when we can't even find time to think, isn't it really peace we long for?

Give the Gift of Hope this Holiday Season
During the holidays, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of decorating, shopping and socializing. While all this activity is part of what makes the season special, it is important to take time to reflect on the larger meaning of the holidays -- caring and sharing. What better time to teach kids about helping others?

The Heart of a Humble Parent
When you make a decision that negatively affects your life or the lives of others, be the first to admit it. Admit your mistake and resolve to handle any resulting consequences of your actions.

Focus On The Joy
It's the Holiday Season --A new year is just around the corner! You're already thinking about how you'd like next year to be a little different than the last, right? But instead of thinking of performance, and efficiency, and control, I'd like you to take this opportunity to think about how many things in your daily life do you do "just for the joy of it"?

Joy and Spirituality 
"A merry Heart does like good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones." Although this verse was written 3,000 years ago, it reflects knowledge discovered through fairly recent scientific investigations. Depressed people have weakened immune systems, and humor is good for your health.

Our God Is Awesome
Amazing Story that illustrates that with God everything is possible.

Heaven and Hell: The Real Difference
A man spoke with the Lord about heaven and hell.

Positive Attitude
Jerry was the kind of guy you love to hate. He was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant. The reason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator.

What if You're God By Michael D. Pollock
His words echo in my consciousness. Even now - nearly 20 years later. "You can learn something from every person you encounter in your life." These were the words spoken by my 9th grade Latin teacher. It's unclear why his words have stuck with me all these years.

Find Your Remedy (Personal Development) by Julie Jordan Scott
Too often these days we are programmed to believe there is constantly a travesty a foot. We are a heartbeat away from disaster, a breath away from destruction and a step off of the course to devastation.

Mrs. Thompson and Teddy
An inspirational story of how a teacher learned that she could make a difference in her students. Teaching involves more than just teaching reading, writing and arithmetic.

It all depends on the way you look at things.
If you have love, friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude towards life, you've got everything! You can't buy any of these things. You can have all the material possessions, but if you are poor in spirit, you have nothing.

Parable Of The Pencil
There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be. And the principles apply to our lives too.

Take Hold Of Every Moment
"Never save something for a special occasion. Every day in your life is a special occasion". Those words changed my life.

A Child Can Make a Difference
Everyone has dreams. It's just a matter of whether or not they're ever acted upon. Most children have big dreams there's no way they could materialize on their own. This is where you come in.

Catch of a Lifetime
An 11-year old learns a valuable lesson while fishing: Ethics are simple matters of right and wrong. It is only the practice of ethics that is difficult.

It's What You've Got That Counts
In order to experience the value of change in your life, you don't have to throw out everything you already have and start all over. That's not only intimidating, it's usually just not possible, and is much less practical. Here are some unique ways to use what you've got to help your life work FOR you instead of against you.

Compassion and Forgiveness By Dr. J. Mathew, Chief Editor, Holisticonline.com
Recently, I read two stories that touched me greatly. They convinced me that, in spite of all the headline news about terrorism and evil in all parts of the world, there is some “good” left in ordinary people. I would like share these stories with you.

The Man Who Didn't Have Email
A great story with a moral. According to the author, the moral of the story is, "1- Internet is not the solution to your life. 2- If you don't have internet, and work hard, you can be a millionaire." However, unfortunately, you may be closer to be an office boy in Microsoft than being a millionaire!

The Trouble Tree
Don't take your troubles home. Hand them over to God and let Him tackle it.

In The Valleys I Grow
Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble and woe
It's then I have to remember
That it's in the valleys I grow.

The Big Rocks
If you sweat the little stuff, then you'll fill your life with little things you worry about that don't really matter, and you'll never have the real quality time you need to spend on the big, important stuff.

Lunch with God
An inspirational story of how a little boy and an old lady learned a valuable lesson while looking for God. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring; all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Take no one for granted and embrace all equally with joy!

Thank you, God, for sending me a professional!
A woman received a phone call that her daughter was very sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy for some medication for her daughter. When returning to her car, she found with dismay that she had locked her keys inside the car.

Letting Go - Simple tips to staying in balance
An important part of becoming healthy and staying in balance is letting go of tension, stress and deeply buried or surface negative emotions such as anger, frustration, fear, hurt, pain and hate. I mentioned these so-called negative emotions because I have not yet found anyone who was ill or out of balance because he or she was living in or holding onto an abundance of joy and love. However, people are often ill because of the loss of joy and love from their lives; some have never known either of these emotions.

Changing Destinations ... Universal Detours for a Better Life
I recently worked with several people who are in the lowest points in their lives. It seems that everywhere they turn and everything they do creates a new avalanche of loss. Some of these people were, at one time, wealthy individuals, but, because of changes around them, they suddenly lost everything. The others were living comfortable lives and it seemed like everything just stopped working for them. In all cases, they were slowly sinking into despair because they couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Open Letter from God
A refreshing and inspiring reading when the whole world seems to be fighting for religious supremacy - to determine whose religion is the right one. Is there any need for fighting or arguing among us to see who is powerful, whose belief is right etc.  Open Letter from God may help you to live a righteous life and put your priorities in the right place.

A Morning Wish
The sun is just rising on the morning of another day. What can I wish that this day may bring me? A very inspiring, almost prayer-like reflection on our needs, wishes and priorities.

The Perfect Heart
What makes a heart perfect is not by its shape or its condition. It depends on how it is used. A flawless heart does not make it perfect. To be perfect, you should share your love and accept love from others.

From Failure to Gratitude
A great inspirational story. Read it when you think life had been cruel to you and when you are  trying to dig out of difficulties faced in life. Even in the midst of great tribulation and hardship, there is much to be thankful for.

A Heavenly Vision
I would like to share a spiritual experience with you that not only was very personal to me, but I believe it has value to every person's life. This occurred in a devastating moment of my life.

Your Greatness Begins With The Tiniest of Waves
If you wait for "just the right moment" before you undertake any significant venture, you're likely going to be about where you are now -- still waiting. Why is that? Because as most anyone who has gone before you will tell you, there is rarely a "right time" to set out in search of one's destination.

A Beautiful Flower In A Broken Pot
An inspirational, must read story. How a family learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude to God. 

What Goes Around Comes Around
Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country. A story of unconditional love.

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