The first wealth is health, said Ralph Waldo Emerson. More than just avoiding illness, being healthy means having the vitality to live lifes adventures to the fullest. We often take our health for granteduntil we lose it. The pressures of modern life make us think that we dont have time to care for ourselves properly, or we simply dont realize the long-term effects of our health habits. But we can change. We can start today to invest in building and maintaining our health. Our hope is that the advice, tips, and inspirational passages in this bookconcerning both the practical and the spiritual aspects of well-beingwill be a valuable tool enabling you to enjoy a vigorous and healthy life. The first wealth is health, said Ralph Waldo Emerson. More than just avoiding illness, being healthy means having the vitality to live lifes adventures to the fullest. We often take our health for granteduntil we lose it. The pressures of modern life make us think that we dont have time to care for ourselves properly, or we simply dont realize the long-term effects of our health habits. But we can change. We can start today to invest in building and maintaining our health. Our hope is that the advice, tips, and inspirational passages in this bookconcerning both the practical and the spiritual aspects of well-beingwill be a valuable tool enabling you to enjoy a vigorous and healthy life.

There is no greater power than the power of love. Even the weapons of war are overshadowed by its power. Where love is, there are always great miracles. Its a wealth beyond measurethe more it is shared, the more it multiplies. Nevertheless, its a scarce commodity in todays society driven by consumerism and competition. When looking for answers, we often forget the simple solution of love. While this world is traveling down an uncertain path, love gives us guidance. It is the nucleus of everything beautiful. Where there is love, there is trust, generosity, and faith. Where love is, there God is. These pages contain thoughts, reflections, Bible verses, stories, and poems, all selected for one purpose: to give you the tools to build a loving environment in your home and circles, and warm all those who cross your path.