Author Archives: russtowne

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.

Heart Mountain

Posted on September 23, 2013 by russtowne

Source: Illuminating Soul’s photo With Love, Russ

Posted in Adventure, Breakthroughs, Challenges, Growth/Learning, Heart, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Uncategorized | Tagged challenges, growth, heart, Love, mountain, parts of myself | 8 Comments

Ending the Cycle of Suffering

Posted on September 21, 2013 by russtowne

Some time ago I read a saying that I would have at one time agreed with and found humorous, but now just saddens me: “KARMA: No need for revenge. Just sit back and wait. Those who hurt you will eventually … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Compassion, Forgiveness, My Beliefs, Suffering | Tagged compassion, cycle of suffering, forgive, Forgiveness, Love, loving, pain, suffering | 19 Comments

The Trouble Tree

Posted on September 19, 2013 by russtowne

A friend sent this story to me and I thought some of you would enjoy it as I did. With Love, Russ I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Choices, Family, Grace, Marriage, Stories That Touched Me, Traditions & Rituals | Tagged children, Family, Friend, marriage, Relationship, tree, trouble | 22 Comments

Increase the Dose!

Posted on September 17, 2013 by russtowne

Source: Smile At Me With Love, Russ

Posted in Healing, Health, Quotes I Love, Wisdom | Tagged doctor, healing, Love, quote | 13 Comments

The Scars Remain

Posted on September 16, 2013 by russtowne

The only true joy on earth is to escape from the prison of our own false self, and enter, by love, into union with the Life who dwells, and sings, within the essence of every creature, and in the core … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Breakthroughs, Bullying, Freedom, Life, Love, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Spirit, Uncategorized, Wisdom | Tagged bullying, freedom, grace, Life, Love, photo, quotes, Thomas Merton | 20 Comments

Acts of Kindness – Connecting With Others!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on The Why About This:
Today for “Acts of Kindness” I’d like to share a recent post by a fellow blogger and a motivational video. The post, written by a very caring individual, was first read by my…

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

A Great Discovery

Posted on September 13, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Discoveries: Henry Ford Quote Angel: Angel healing TM’s photo Horse and Dog: Inmates of the Asylum’s photo With Love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Compassion, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Inspiring, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love | Tagged belief, compassion, discoveries, Dog, faith, Henry Ford, horse, kindness, quotes | 7 Comments

Giving is The Best Communication

Posted on September 12, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
I’m attempting to show restraint by not re-blogging too many posts from Kindness Blog in fairness to the person who works so hard to bring such heart-warming posts to the world, but sometimes a post is so good I just … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Buddhism, love and marriage

Posted on September 12, 2013 by russtowne

Originally posted on istopforsuffering:
“But let there be spaces in your togetherness and let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores…

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

A 5-Run Homer!

Posted on September 11, 2013 by russtowne

In 2012 I experienced a most unusual baseball game between the Giants and the Yankees. During it I got to see a 5-run homer, a batter run the bases backwards, players skipping in the outfield and doing somersaults in the … Continue reading →