Category Archives: Attittude

Too High of A Price to Pay

Posted on July 11, 2012 by russtowne

(Pre-post note about re-post: Dear friends: I’m self-employed and the busiest time of my professional life is usually shortly after the end of each calendar quarter, as that is when I write and send to all of my Clients personalized … Continue reading →

Posted in Attittude, Choices, Growth/Learning, Observations, Patience & Persistence | Tagged Friendship, good, patience, support | 8 Comments

The Other Side Of Me

Posted on July 10, 2012 by russtowne

Below is a slightly revised repost that is important to me for my newer readers to see. I have received a number of great compliments from many of you lately and appreciate every single one of them. A lot. Thank … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Attittude | Tagged arrogant, ashamed, Baditude, brave, coward, generous, hard post to write, Hero, humble, Life, like, Love, other side of me, Pity Party", pretty, proud, selfish, strong, ugly, ugly attitide, weak, Woe is me | 18 Comments

Oneness

Posted on July 10, 2012 by russtowne

“To give up on someone is to give up on the parts of me that I see in them.” –Russ Towne

Posted in Attittude, Choices, Compassion, Friendship, Observations | Tagged parts of me, someone, up | 12 Comments

That Which Lies Within

Posted on July 6, 2012 by russtowne

I read somewhere recently that life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself. While I like that saying a lot, and believe that is certainly true on some levels, I also believe that life is very much about finding … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Attittude, Compassion, Healing, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making the World a Better Place, True Stories I've Written | Tagged awakenig, Caring, compassion, gentl touch, gentle, healing, help, Hope, kindess, kindness, learned, Love, shine, smile, smiles, spirit, support, touch, warmth | 10 Comments

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Heart

Posted on July 4, 2012 by russtowne

A friend who passed away several years ago was about 30 years older than me and lived large right up until his passing. He loved to surf and did so decades beyond when most people stop doing such strenuous activities. … Continue reading →

Posted in Attittude, Friendship, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love, True Stories I've Written | Tagged better, big heart, carry a big heart, experience, Friend, heart, legacy, legacy of love, Life, man, richer, speak softly, surf, surfer, touched | 21 Comments

The Star

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

(This a slightly changed re-post of a post I believe I last published in 2010.) At the top of our Christmas tree each year proudly sits an unusual star. It is made out of cardboard and covered with aluminum foil … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Attittude, Creativity, Family "Fun", Generosity, Gratitude, LIfe Lessons, Love, True Stories I've Written | Tagged beloved, Christmas tree, girl, lady, ornaments, sleep, sleeping bag, star, tree, wife, woman, young | 12 Comments

My Views On the Risk of Someone Stealing My Work

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

I’m encouraging someone I love who has dabbled with writing to begin blogging. He asked whether I was afraid someone would steal my work. I wanted to share with you my reply: “Not particularly. I view it as a pain-to-gain … Continue reading →