Knowing How To Live

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

“As soon as you trust yourself you will know how to live.” –Goethe

As seen at http://www.facebook.com/#!/tinybuddha

That has proven true for me, and trusting myself was both a lot harder and easier than I thought. I had to surrender to who I am deep down inside rather than keep trying to be the man I thought I was supposed to be.

Awhile back a close friend made a comment to me that has deeply resonated within me and helped me to adjust the way I look at myself. We kid each other a lot because in many ways we are very different, though in key ways that truly matter we are very much the same (but he’d never admit it!) ;-D!

As he was kidding me about my sugary sweet song and similar sappiness, he added, “You might as well stop fighting it” (or something to that effect). “That is who you are.”

“That is who you are.” Yup. It’s who I am. Once I surrendered to that very basic notion, my life started to click even better into place.

May you know who you are, or better recognize it sooner than I did.

This wonderous learning adventure called life continues…

Russ

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About russtowne

My wife and I have been married for over 33 years. We have 3 adult children and recently became grandparents for the first time, with a second one on the way! I founded, own, and operate an investment management and advisory firm. My wife is a Special Ed teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. In addition to our family and friends and my profession, my passions include writing poetry, song lyrics, and non-fiction short stories; tending a fern garden and small redwood grove on our property, hiking in ancient old-growth redwood forests, and watching old movie classics.
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17 Responses to Knowing How To Live

  1. Bonnie at {PaperKeeper} says:
    October 11, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    I needed to hear this today…thank you!

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  2. Andrea Kelly says:
    October 11, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Thank you for the reminder Russ! :)

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  3. A Dog With Fleas says:
    October 12, 2012 at 12:02 am

    Great advice and one I’ve lately started to follow for myself!! Thanks for the reminder.

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  4. Cathy Ulrich says:
    October 12, 2012 at 3:04 am

    Yes, and we love you for being who you are, Russ. :-)
    Cathy

    Reply
  5. jolynproject says:
    October 12, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    I needed to read this today. Thanks for sharing it. Acceptance is key. It’s been a struggle but I’m working on it.

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  6. Professions for PEACE says:
    October 12, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    So wonderful to return to blogging after my hiatus to come here and be truly inspired. Your insights and wisdom always lift my spirits Russ! Yes, here’s to being who we really are!
    Hugs of gratitude, Gina

    Reply
  7. mindfuldiary says:
    October 12, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    This is powerful and much needed today. Thanks. Have a great weekend Russ!

    Reply

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