Category Archives: Hope

Posted on February 15, 2018 by

May all those who feel disconnected and alone find healing, love, peace, and hope. With Love, Russ

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Lessons on Life

Posted on May 22, 2014 by

I found the information linked below to be worth every second I invested in experiencing it, and believe some of you will too. http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-mcraven-commencement-speech-at-ut-2014-5 With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Bullying, Challenges, Community, Discipline & Consequences, Growth/Learning, Hope, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Mistakes, Patience & Persistence, Spirit, Strength, Suffering, Teamwork, Traditions & Rituals, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Great Storytelling and Poetry

Posted on May 18, 2014 by

I learned in songwriting that a great lyric is a story that grabs the listener and makes them laugh, cry (tears of joy or sadness), moves them (possibly literally to the point of dancing), or be inspires to take action … Continue reading →

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Priceless Gifts from a Homeless Stranger

Posted on December 25, 2013 by

I almost didn’t notice her as I drove by on the way back from a last-minute shopping run for forgotten items for Christmas dinner with extended family. She was all alone laying on a sidewalk on Christmas Day. The sight … Continue reading →

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Two Strangers at the End of their Rope

Posted on December 15, 2013 by

Two strangers meet in the middle of the night on a dark and lonely road, one young and the other old, both at the end of their rope. Their meeting lasts mere minutes yet changes destinies… That briefly describes my … Continue reading →

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Choices that Change the World

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

“Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices–just recognize them. –Edward R. Murrow (Source: A blogger I have a lot of respect for. I disagree with this quote so am choosing not to mention where … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Hope, Making the World a Better Place, Observations, Random Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

“He Believed In Me”

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=547862351901352 Every once in a while a video comes along that is so powerful that I get the chills watching it. This is one of those videos. No one believed in him. Not even himself. His situation was hopeless. Or … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Breakthroughs, Challenges, Choices, Commitment, Courage, Healing, Health, Hope, Optimism, Patience & Persistence, Strength, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments