Category Archives: Compassion

Reporting for Duty

Posted on September 9, 2016 by russtowne

The day after 9/11, a man appeared at a New York City firehouse offering to help. He was a former employee — he had worked at the firehouse from 1980 to 1984 before changing careers. Despite his nearly two decades … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Uncategorized | Tagged 9/11, commitment, courage, duty, firefighters | 1 Comment

Love in Action

Posted on February 14, 2016 by russtowne

I love to see ever-increasing numbers of stories of children doing such heart-warming things. There is much to be hopeful about regarding the future. Love in Action With Love, Russ

Posted in Compassion, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged children, compassion, kindness, Love, School | 10 Comments

A Monstrously Good Idea

Posted on December 23, 2015 by russtowne

A Monstrously Good Idea A mother at her wit’s end is helped by a stranger in an unusual way. I enjoyed this story and think you will too. With Love, Russ Shopping 5-Days Before Christmas, and the Kindness of One … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged compassion, kindness, making the world a better place | Leave a comment

“What a Gift that Is”

Posted on December 22, 2015 by russtowne

This story touched me and I believe it will touch you too. A single dad with an autistic child and a job as a dishwasher, a broken van, a $1,500 bill it took him six months to save the money … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Kindness, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged autistic child, compassion, kindness, mechanic, single dad | 11 Comments

I Just Wanted to Make Sure Your Heart Was Okay

Posted on November 22, 2015 by russtowne

This kid and his parents get it. I Just Wanted to Make Sure Your Heart Was Okay With Love, Russ

Posted in Compassion, Courage, Kindness, Making Memories | Tagged children, compassion, courage, kindness | 4 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

A Children’s Rhyming Story Poem

Posted on May 14, 2015 by russtowne

V. G. and Me When I watched a butterfly Flutter by in the sky, I tripped into a prickly bush With thorns so sharp, they hurt my tush! I wriggled and scriggled but got more stuck. I felt trapped and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Compassion, Humor, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged children, humor, poet, poetry, rhyming | 17 Comments

Both Teams Won

Posted on March 28, 2015 by russtowne

I’ve seen this before, but loved the story so much I decided to post it knowing most of you have probably seen it but probably wouldn’t mind seeing it again. With Love, Russ http://www.liftable.com/cbatorski/basketball-team-refuses-play-another-team-incredible-reason/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=tb

Posted in Compassion, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged basketball, compassion, Sportsmanship, winners | 10 Comments

There Really Are a Lot of Good People Out There

Posted on March 16, 2015 by russtowne

A friend named Dennis just shared with me the following story and said I could share it with you. I enjoy experiencing and sharing such stories, and believe you do too. With Love, Russ “…thought I’d share a story with … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged compassion, connection, kindness | 15 Comments

An Inexpensive Set of Valuable Lessons

Posted on March 15, 2015 by russtowne

In my last post I mentioned a friend’s story involving homeless people reminded me ozone of my stories which I then re-shared in the post. I liked his story so much that I asked him if I could share it with … Continue reading →