Category Archives: Love

Love and Sacrifice

Posted on February 9, 2014 by russtowne

In a comment to my most recent post, titled “Blindness”, a reader asked some great questions about what my thoughts were on the underlying message of the story and whether complete sacrifice equaled true love. I thought some of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Marriage, My Beliefs, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged beliefs, heart, Love, Relationships, sacrifice, true love, writing | 10 Comments

Suicide Mission

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I’ve just begun a new story on the blog I created for those who like to read my fictional short stories. The blog is called “Imaginings of a Grateful Man” and can be found at http://imaginingsofagratefulman.com. The new story is … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Love, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged adventure, cliff-hangers, Love, mysteries, mystery, short stories, writing | 12 Comments

Blindness

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I don’t know who wrote it, but I read a story that went something like this: There was once a blind girl who hated herself and everyone else because she couldn’t see. Everyone, that is, except her boyfriend. She loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged blindness, heart, Love, vistion, writing | 19 Comments

Whole-Heartedness

Posted on February 4, 2014 by russtowne

Source: The Other Side of Ugly (April Roble’s Photo) I believe there is much wisdom in these messages. With Love, Russ

Posted in Choices, Love, Quotes I Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged Love, passion, quotes, quotos, Relationships | 10 Comments

When Words Fail Hugs Often Help

Posted on January 30, 2014 by russtowne

It can be frustrating to want to help someone and not know what to do or say. Sometimes when words fail, My Beloved and I just hug each other tightly for as long as it takes, letting the hug do … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Communicating, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Healing, Love, Marriage, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged healing, hug, hugs, Love, overhealm, pain, patience, Relationship | 18 Comments

“HELLO!”

Posted on December 21, 2013 by russtowne

A delightful short video about a piano reacting to people and their reaction to it. http://biggeekdad.com/2013/12/magical-piano/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Fun, Fun Vids, Joy & Happiness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Music, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged delightful, humor, Love, magical piano, music, Santa | 12 Comments

Hunger

Posted on December 17, 2013 by russtowne

“There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.” –Mother Theresa The great news is that we have within us an almost infinite potential to give love and appreciation, and they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Acceptance, Love, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged apologies, appreciation, ego, Forgiveness, hunger, Love, Mother Theresa, Relationships | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in Compassion, Grace, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged bias, comapssion, discrimination, hate, intolerance, Love, strength | 6 Comments

A Fire Hose Through a Drinking Straw

Posted on December 12, 2013 by russtowne

A reader recently commented that it takes courage to rise above the pain by your true self. I agree. In my case, it did take courage, though at some point, it wasn’t just that I wanted to share what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Authentic Living, Breakthroughs, Change, Choices, Courage, Creativity, Fear, Gratitude, Love, Observations, Uncategorized | Tagged courage, encouragement, fear, frieds, Friendship, ideas, Love, support, writing | 9 Comments

I P O Y

Posted on December 11, 2013 by russtowne

Below is an excerpt from my book “Reflections of a Grateful Man”. I P O Y I occasionally write the letters “I P O Y” on the bottom of emails and other written communications to one of my sons. The … Continue reading →