Category Archives: Courage

Desperation Can Be A Powerful Motivator

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

A reader recently commented about their desire to break away from the chains that were holding them back. I thought some of you might be interested in reading my reply. I’m sharing it in the hope that it might inspire … Continue reading →

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Facing The Mirrors

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

“Life is mostly froth and bubble. Two things stand like stone – Kindness in another’s trouble, Courage in your own.” ~ Adam L. Gordon Source: Diana at http://talktodiana.wordpress.com/2013/03/31/kindness-and-courage/#comment-4301 Thank you Diana. Your post inspired this poem and post. Facing the … Continue reading →

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“He Believed In Me”

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=547862351901352 Every once in a while a video comes along that is so powerful that I get the chills watching it. This is one of those videos. No one believed in him. Not even himself. His situation was hopeless. Or … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Breakthroughs, Challenges, Choices, Commitment, Courage, Healing, Health, Hope, Optimism, Patience & Persistence, Strength, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Superman and 007 Have Nothing On This Little Critter

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=519124068138242 Nothing appears to be impossible for one with this much determination. Jan Beekman posted this on Facebook. Thank you, Jan. I enjoyed it a lot. Love, Russ

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Sometimes It Takes a Hero, A Leader, And Teamwork

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

A boy is drowning in the ocean. A crowd gathers on the beach. A man runs out to try to save the boy. Despite his best efforts, he can’t drag the boy and himself to safety and begins floundering. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Breakthroughs, Courage, Creativity, Fear, Ingenuity, Inspiring, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Wind and Fire

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

“Distance does to love what wind does to fire… it extinguishes the weak and fuels the strong.” I love this saying and believe it to be true and profound. This was sent to me by the wonderful lady who married … Continue reading →

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What One Does When They Do

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

When one falls down again and again Getting back up is an important start But it’s what one does when they do That’s a better measure of their heart! –Russ Towne

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Truth Beckons

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Dare I heed its call? I’ve fought it for so long Did all I could to stall But I see now I was wrong But when bigotry was all I knew It was safer with my own kind So I … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Breakthroughs, Courage, Freedom, Growth/Learning, Poetry I Wrote, Suffering, Truth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Love In Action

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

I saw this photo on Facebook. It brought a smile to my face and I think it will do the same for you, too. I don’t know anything about the subjects in the photo. Actually, that’s not quite true. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Ingenuity, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Photos That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

“Unbroken” Is Being Made Into A Movie

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

I believe I created a post sometime ago about a non-fiction audiobook I’d just heard called “Unbroken” about a most amazing man named Louis Zamperini. I’m excited to learn that a movie is being made about him. Here are some … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Heroes, Hope, Patience & Persistence, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments