Category Archives: Kindness

Sing, Spirit, Sing!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by russtowne

I’d heard that when in doubt Or faced with a tough choice I should do the kindest thing But what I quickly found out Is that when I did It also made my spirit sing –Russ Towne

Posted in Choices, Kindness, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged choice, Decision, doubt, kindest, kindness, sing, spirit | 4 Comments

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

When I Think Of Gina

Posted on January 20, 2013 by russtowne

The poem below is written for, and dedicated to, Gina, one of my earliest WordPress supporters and a dear friend whom I much admire. Thank you, dear Gina, for making my world better, brighter, and kinder. Russ When I Think … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Nature, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged better, brighter, Caring, free, generously, Gina, girl, heart, kind, kinder, loving, shares, spirit, woman, wonderful, young | 10 Comments

Love In Action

Posted on January 2, 2013 by russtowne

I saw this photo on Facebook. It brought a smile to my face and I think it will do the same for you, too. I don’t know anything about the subjects in the photo. Actually, that’s not quite true. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Ingenuity, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Photos That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged cat, Dog, heart, hearts, kindness, love in action, men, photographer, Shams Tabrizi, spirit, spirits, young, young men | 2 Comments

Creating A Good Life

Posted on January 2, 2013 by russtowne

I just read an interesting article about a World Gratitude Map and the remarkable woman who inspired it. Here are some snippets: “…the World Gratitude Map, the idea of giving people the chance to create small moments for themselves to … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Attittude, Challenges, Goodness, Gratitude, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged creating, death, dying, good, grateful, gratitude, Jacqueline Lewis, Joan Zawoiski Lewis, Joannie from Pringle, Life, pancreatic cancer, resiliance, World Gratitude Map | 8 Comments

Dying Boy Closer to World Record

Posted on December 28, 2012 by russtowne

Dalton Dingus knows that the world really does care. That’s something that many adults in the world have yet to learn. Dalton is a little boy who is dying, but has his heart set on breaking a Guinness world record … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Challenges, Children, Goodness, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Christmas cards, Dalton Dingus, Guiness, Kentucky, world record | 7 Comments

“So Many Caring People In this World”

Posted on December 17, 2012 by russtowne

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster,’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Heroes, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged 9/11, Caring, children, children. childrens', compassion, curiosity, episodes, fears, Fred Rogers, Friend, friends, Friendship, gentle, helper, helpers, Heroes, kind, kndness, Love, Mr. Rogers', Relationship, September 11, show, television, TV | 12 Comments

The World Can Be

Posted on November 29, 2012 by russtowne

I just saw this saying on Facebook: “The world can be amazing when you’re slightly strange.” I agree. And I and know from personal experience that the world can be very entertaining when you are downright weird! ;-D! And very … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Kindness, Quotes I Love | Tagged beautiful, entertaining, experience, experiencing, Facebook, kindness, nature, strange, wierd | 2 Comments

Kindness In Uniform

Posted on November 29, 2012 by russtowne

(Source: Yahoo News) Here are snippets from the article: A photo of a New York City police officer kneeling down to give a barefoot homeless man in Times Square a pair of boots on a cold November night is melting … Continue reading →