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Author Archives: russtowne
Being Who You Are
“Being who you are is another way of accepting yourself.” –Unknown (Source: tinybuddha) I know this saying has proven true for me. To my surprise, the more of myself I shared with others–idiosyncrasies, weirdness’s, and all–the more I’ve actually liked … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Adventure, Authentic Living, Creativity, Growth/Learning, Introspection, Observations, Quotes I Love
Tagged acceptance, acquired taste, experience, heart, idiosyncrasies, observation, observations, pleasant, shared, spirit, surprise, tinybuddha, true, weirdness
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Letting go, Appreciating, and Looking Forward
“Sometimes you just have to let go of what’s gone, appreciate what still remains and look forward to what’s coming next.” (Source: Lets Be Positive Together) I’ve been there and will be again. Based on my experience, I’d say this … Continue reading
Posted in Attittude, Challenges, Choices, Gratitude, LIfe Lessons, Loss, My Beliefs, Observations, Optimism, Quotes I Love
Tagged experience, future, gratitude, let go, letting go, loss, optimism, present, true, wise
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Those Who Help Me Be
(Source: Megan at I Stop For Suffering) Thank you to all of you who help me be. Your love, support, and friendship, are precious to me. Love, Russ
Posted in Friendship, Love
Tagged being, friends, Friendship, Helping, kindness, Love, precious, support
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Pumpcast News Part 1 (Hilarious)
This is funny and becomes hilarious. Love, Russ
Desperation Can Be A Powerful Motivator
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
Posted in Action, Breakthroughs, Courage, Dreams, Success
Tagged airtight box, break free, chains, courage, desperation, escape, free, freedom, key, Success, suffocation
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Gold Fever
It only took a single look At all that glittering gold Then once again my heart was held Spellbound in its lustrous hold Gold Fever has struck again But not for the shiny metal My fever’s for my favorite flower … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Nature, Poetry I Wrote
Tagged California Golden Poppies, dew drop, dew drops, fever, Gold, Gold Fever, golden poppies, heart, poem, poetry, poppies, sing
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A Tough Teacher
When I begin to believe I’ve got life licked It shows me in many Not-so-subtle ways That I’m far from Mastering it. –Russ Towne
Posted in LIfe Lessons, Observations, Poetry I Wrote
Tagged humor, lessons, licked, Life, master, mastering, poem, poetry
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