Category Archives: Growth/Learning

An Open Heart

Posted on June 1, 2012 by russtowne

“An open mind is a prerequisite to an open heart.” –Robert Sapolski I’ve experienced many people over the years and I can’t think of a single instance where this saying didn’t appear to me to be true.

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What Lies Within Us

Posted on May 31, 2012 by russtowne

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson And that’s no lie!

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For and Against

Posted on May 29, 2012 by russtowne

When I see news articles about people being against war, global warming, violence, poverty, drugs, crime, and many other things, I’m reminded of a brief story I heard about Mother Teresa. During the Vietnam War, anti-war protesters invited her to … Continue reading →

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When a Person is Finished

Posted on May 28, 2012 by russtowne

One of the sayings that I keep as an affirmation is: “A man isn’t finished when he loses. A man is finished when he quits.” I change it in my mind to “person” rather than “man” as I believe it … Continue reading →

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The Other Side Of Me

Posted on May 27, 2012 by russtowne

I have received a number of great compliments from many of you lately and appreciate every single one of them. A lot. Thank you for taking time out of your day to brighten mine. But there is another side of … Continue reading →

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Building New Models For Change

Posted on May 25, 2012 by russtowne

Onlinewellnessnetwork.com shared this quote. I like it. “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” — Buckminster Fuller http://www.onlinewellnessnetwork.com/inspiration.asp?date=5%2F25%2F2012

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Morning Reflections

Posted on May 24, 2012 by russtowne

There was a time many years ago when I woke up exhausted every week day, crawled out of bed at about 5:30am and faced a daunting and life-sucking 1 hour and 40 minute 1-way commute to work, doing a job … Continue reading →

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The World is Full Of Magic Things Indeed

Posted on May 18, 2012 by russtowne

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats I don’t think I’ve ever seen this quote, but I like it. The world is full of magic things indeed. A walk … Continue reading →

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Abundance: Unconventional Education

Posted on May 16, 2012 by russtowne

A friend sent an article today that outlined a series of experiments regarding educating students the results of which I found most remarkable. I believe you will too. It was posted on DelanceyPlace.com. The article is dated 5/15/12. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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“To Have a Simple, Honest, Honorable, Life”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by russtowne

I love to read stories about people who overcome adversities. They inspire me. Below are snippets and a URL about one such man. I believe you’ll find his story remarkable and inspiring too. NEW YORK (AP) — For years, Gac … Continue reading →