Category Archives: Authentic Living

“Cold Emails” Can Lead to Wonderfully Warm Replies

Posted on March 3, 2016 by russtowne

I just enjoyed the article linked below and believe those who send thoughtful, heart-felt cold emails are likely to get some wonderfully warm replies. Cold Emails and Warm Replies With Love, Russ

Posted in Authentic Living | Tagged authenticity, cold emails, connecting, good ideas, warm replies | 9 Comments

A Sense of Peace and Purpose

Posted on February 14, 2016 by russtowne

I resonated with what this man had to say, and often feel the same way when working on my written creations. When he is done with one he wants to start another. I feel the same. That is where the magic … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Authentic Living, Beauty, Choices, Creativity, Following Your Passion | Tagged adventure, beauty, creativity, passion | 15 Comments

To Young People Everywhere

Posted on November 21, 2015 by russtowne

May you make your life a great adventure, and when you look back upon it after many decades of good health, may you smile with pride and a lifetime of wonderful memories. With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Authentic Living, Health, Life, Memories | Tagged adventure, health, Life, Memories, youth | 13 Comments

Posted on September 11, 2015 by russtowne

http://www.liftable.com/andreadcombs/two-seconds-left-player-passed-ball-wrong-team-hes-hero/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=RebirthOfFreedom&utm_content=2015-09-10 Hero A wonderful story that will help wash our eyes so we can see the goodness and greatness in others and in ourselves a little a little clearer. With Love, Russ

Posted in Authentic Living, Beauty, Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Teamwork | Tagged basketball, compassion, kindness, sports | 6 Comments

Just Being Me

Posted on June 5, 2015 by russtowne

Characters and image (c) Copyright Russ Towne 2015 All rights reserved. The odd-looking duck you see is none other than Wilbur Mallard Duck, star of The Duck Who Flew Upside Down. I like the illustration and its message and plan to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic Living, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Choices, Humor, Self-Acceptance | Tagged cartoon, duck, funny, humor, illustration, saying | 14 Comments

Opening Doors, Minds, and Hearts

Posted on January 19, 2015 by russtowne

The video linked below touched and inspired me. My hope is that it does the same for you. Love Russ

Posted in Authentic Living, Bullying, Challenges, Choices, Courage, Kindness, LIfe Lessons | Tagged bullying, compassion, courage, kindness | 16 Comments

Posted on December 29, 2014 by russtowne

I love the story at Misifusa’s blog that is linked below. I’d have re-blogged it if it wasn’t already a reblog. I am inspired yet saddened by what Anonymous must be going through to write such a letter, and for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adversity, Anger, Authentic Living, Beauty, Bullying, Challenges, Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Growth/Learning, Healing, Illness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Suffering | Tagged acceptance, anonymous, bullying, letter, Love, Richard Paul Evans, Tourette's | 9 Comments

What Happened When this Man Stopped Listening to “People” and Started Listening to His Heart

Posted on December 18, 2013 by russtowne

http://wblk.com/nervous-man-blows-x-factor-away/?trackback=fbshare_mobile Source: Butch Dority shared this. What a great reminder to us all as to what can happen when we listen to our heart. Wish Love, Russ

Posted in Authentic Living, Beauty, Breakthroughs, Bullying, Choices, Courage, Dreams, Feelings/Emotions, Following Your Passion, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Passion, Talent, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged courage, faith, fear, heart, Love, naysayers, passion, singing, spirit, talent, X Factor | 4 Comments

A Fire Hose Through a Drinking Straw

Posted on December 12, 2013 by russtowne

A reader recently commented that it takes courage to rise above the pain by your true self. I agree. In my case, it did take courage, though at some point, it wasn’t just that I wanted to share what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Authentic Living, Breakthroughs, Change, Choices, Courage, Creativity, Fear, Gratitude, Love, Observations, Uncategorized | Tagged courage, encouragement, fear, frieds, Friendship, ideas, Love, support, writing | 9 Comments

Living Life Inside Out

Posted on December 12, 2013 by russtowne

A recent post by Peter Wells at Counting Ducks mentioned a phrase something along the lines of “Living life inside out”. That reminded me of a post I’d written some time ago with a similar theme and I decided to … Continue reading →