Posted on July 10, 2012 by russtowne

“Every human being’s essential nature is perfect and faultless, but after years of immersion in the world we easily forget our roots and take on a counterfeit nature.” -Lao-Tzu

I saw this quote at http://A.Word.A.Day.org © 2012 Wordsmith.org

I believe there is much truth in the above saying. I’ve found all I need to do is to simply watch for evidence of the spirit in others. As I developed the habit to do so, I began to notice that it is everywhere–and I love how my spirit responds to experiencing the spirit in others. It is a wonderfully self-reinforcing cycle.

Russ

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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  1. Jo-Anne's avatar Jo-Anne says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:04 am

    Yes a great quote many of us and by us I mean people tend to take things for granted and not be grateful for the little things that make us happy day in and day out

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  2. russtowne's avatar russtowne says:
    July 11, 2012 at 2:09 am

    I know that is too true in my case, but I’m focused on changing habits. Thank you for your comment, Jo-Anne.

    Russ

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