Category Archives: Feelings/Emotions

The Choice

Posted on February 28, 2013 by russtowne

In response to a recent post titled, “One Of My Heroes And A Quote That Helps To Explain Why”, a reader asked, “How do you do that–leave it (Ed. note: hatred, bitterness, anger) behind? That is an excellent question. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Breakthroughs, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Feelings/Emotions, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, Healing | Tagged Anger, bitterness, chains, cling, Forgiveness, free, gifts, hatred, hppy, prison | 6 Comments

A Hole In My Heart That Wouldn’t Heal

Posted on January 6, 2013 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to all who have had someone dear to them choose to turn their back on them and walk away. If you have a hole in your heart that has never quite healed, this post is for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Feelings/Emotions, Friendship, Healing, Hope | Tagged best, dearest, divorce, estranged, Friend, friends, Friendship, heart, hole, Hope, Love, oldest, reach out, reconcile, reconciliation | 10 Comments

Funk Relievers

Posted on December 20, 2012 by russtowne

“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.” –Emory Austin (Source: Online Wellness Network) This sounds like good advice to me (as long as they are happy, uplifting songs). I also find that smiling, looking up, … Continue reading →

Posted in Attittude, Feelings/Emotions, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Quotes I Love | Tagged Anger, anger-inducing, debilitating, disempowering, dismiss, driven, ego, Emory Austin, funk, happy, hugging, kindness, loved, negative, network, Online Wellness Network, sing, sings, smile, smiling, song, songs, source, uplifting, wellness | 6 Comments

“You Hijacked My Heart”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by russtowne

My co-writer on this one is Marty Dolciamore. He is also the vocalist,musician, and producer. This song has a very different feel and sound versus most of what I write. I’m not fond of the characters in it, nor how … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Choices, Feelings/Emotions, Pain & Grief, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged co-writer, hijacked, Life, lyricist, Marty Dolciamore, songwriter, you | 4 Comments

Downright Inconvenient

Posted on October 10, 2012 by russtowne

I just had a bit of a revelation. A man who recently learned of a life-threatening health condition for his dog was listening to “My Old Friend” while at work and experienced some emotions in a fairly open (not a … Continue reading →