Category Archives: Kindness

Why Bother?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by russtowne

I was asked by a reader, in essence: Why bother being kind if the world is headed for destruction anyway? I believe that we increase humanity’s chances for survival by being kind. When I’m kind, I feel good, the person … Continue reading →

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Light and Shadows

Posted on December 19, 2013 by russtowne

I believe that kindness is growing faster than hatred, as evidenced by so many examples others doing, sharing news of, and being inspired by kindness. Hatred is gradually being driven to ever-diminishing shadows as the light of love grows brighter. … Continue reading →

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No Star In All the Heavens

Posted on December 18, 2013 by russtowne

A Most Unusual Christmas Tree Visitors who come to our home near the holidays are often struck by the sight of a most unusual Christmas tree. Instead of a fir or some other traditional kind, we have a palm tree … Continue reading →

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Helping. Us. Grow. Spiritually. HUGS!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by russtowne

http://chicksontheright.com/posts/item/25083-want-to-have-a-little-faith-restored-in-humanity-watch-this?fb_action_ids=10202829394841653&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B248624278635494%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.likes%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D Watch what happens when someone spouts hateful, hurtful, racist comments to the only person not of the same color in a crowded barber shop in Harlem. I LOVE this video. It just kept getting better and better. With Love … Continue reading →

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Legacy

Posted on December 10, 2013 by russtowne

I apologize that I’m barraging you with so many announcements so close together, but since two more books will be released shortly, I thought I better tell you about a different project now. I’ve begun writing my first fictional short … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Seers of the Invisible

Posted on December 6, 2013 by russtowne

Some of my worst memories became some of my best when a person saw my sadness and loneliness while everyone else around me seemed not to notice that I was even there. At times the person wasn’t known to me, … Continue reading →

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A Simple Act

Posted on December 3, 2013 by russtowne

Here is an excerpt from my soon-to-be-released non-fiction book, “Reflections of a Grateful Man”. A Simple Act When I was in my late teens I thought I was having a heart attack, but it proved to be a collapsed lung … Continue reading →

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What a Wonderful World

Posted on November 20, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.godvine.com/Doctor-Welcomes-New-Babies-fb-gvx-3800.html “Confront every encounter with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.” –Carey D. Andrew-Jaha M.D. “When you look at life through eyes of gratitude, the world becomes a magical and amazing place.” –Jennifer Gayle (Source: … Continue reading →

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Batkid Saves Gotham City!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by russtowne

What a great story. A whole city comes together to make one little boy’s wish come true! http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/SF-Morphs-Into-Gotham-City-for-Batkid-Battling-Leukemia-232054521.html

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A Play that Changed Hearts and Lives

Posted on November 7, 2013 by russtowne

http://elitedaily.com/news/world/can-learn-lot-middle-school-football-team-video/ Some plays change the course of games. This one changed hearts and lives. I highly recommend that you watch this short clip until the end. With Love, Russ

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