Category Archives: Growth/Learning

Whispered Wisdom

Posted on May 29, 2013 by russtowne

It is most often when in silence that I can hear the whispered wisdom of my spirit. Love, Russ

Posted in Growth/Learning, Introspection, My Beliefs, Observations, Spirit, Wisdom, Words or Quotes I Believe I Coined but please let me know if you heard them earlier elsewhere | Tagged hear, silence, spirit, whispered, whispered wisdom, wisdom | 14 Comments

“Being who you are is another way of accepting yourself.” –Unknown (Source: tinybuddha) I know this saying has proven true for me. To my surprise, the more of myself I shared with others–idiosyncrasies, weirdness’s, and all–the more I’ve actually liked … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adventure, Authentic Living, Creativity, Growth/Learning, Introspection, Observations, Quotes I Love | Tagged acceptance, acquired taste, experience, heart, idiosyncrasies, observation, observations, pleasant, shared, spirit, surprise, tinybuddha, true, weirdness | 19 Comments

Updates & Quotes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. Contrary to circumstantial evidence, I remain among the living. Though I’m back home, a dead computer, new Windows 8, a backed up sewer line, and other “opportunities to learn and grow” have dramatically slowed down my quarterly letter … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Children, Dreams, Grace, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Love, Marriage, Quotes I Love | Tagged beloved, daughter-in-law, dreams, Family, father-in-law, grace, Grandchildren, grandfather, Grandparents, grandsons, imperfections, Love, relocation, snow, son, true, walking, wife | 15 Comments

Growing Gratitude Naturally

Posted on March 20, 2013 by russtowne

A friend posted: “Begin each day with a grateful heart.” I “liked” that saying, and replied: “Is there any other kind, my friend? An “Ungrateful heart” seems like an oxymoron to me. I’ve heard of lots of folks with ungrateful … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Growth/Learning, Observations | Tagged Friend, grateful, gratitude, growing, growth, heart, mind, naturally, observation, quote | 6 Comments

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 Dark Choice

Posted on January 28, 2013 by russtowne

“The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it. –Jean-Paul Sartre (Source: Wordsmith.org) Sadly, as some people age, rather than seeing things more clearly and broadening their horizons, they instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Fear, Growth/Learning, Life, Observations, Quotes I Love, Quotes I Wrote | Tagged dark, head, hour glass, hourglass, Jean-Paul Sartre, sand, time, used, vulnerable, wordsmith.org | 2 Comments

Head Winds

Posted on January 24, 2013 by russtowne

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford I don’t think I’ve ever seen this quote before, but I like it. It got me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Growth/Learning, Quotes I Love | Tagged airplanes, challenge, challenges, growth, head winds, Henry Ford, learned, learning, rise, wind | 9 Comments

Truth Beckons

Posted on January 23, 2013 by russtowne

Dare I heed its call? I’ve fought it for so long Did all I could to stall But I see now I was wrong But when bigotry was all I knew It was safer with my own kind So I … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Breakthroughs, Courage, Freedom, Growth/Learning, Poetry I Wrote, Suffering, Truth | Tagged beauty, breakthroughs, courage, freedom, growth, healing, poem, poems, poetry, suffering, truth | 4 Comments

Ending The Cycle of Suffering

Posted on January 21, 2013 by russtowne

I just read a saying that perhaps not all that long ago I might have laughed at and agreed with, but now just saddens me: “KARMA: No need for revenge. Just sit back and wait. Those who hurt you will … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Growth/Learning, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Pain & Grief, Suffering | Tagged cycle, hurt, KARMA, kind, pain, revenge, suffer, suffering, wise | 10 Comments

Dismiss What Insults Your Soul

Posted on January 11, 2013 by russtowne

A FB friend named Nancy Parris has been on quite a roll today. Here are two more sayings she posted that I really like, and her sources for same: “Re-examine all you’ve been told. Dismiss what insults your soul.” -Walt … Continue reading →