Category Archives: My Beliefs

The Kindness Connection

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

Kindness creates connections and miracles occur. With Love, Russ

Posted in Connection/Connecting, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs | Tagged connections, kindness | 9 Comments

Many More Opportunites Every Day

Posted on August 3, 2014 by russtowne

I loved this vid, its message, and the looks on the man’s face. I believe you will too. http://www.viralnova.com/homeless-surprise/#.U93CKpLsws8.facebook

Posted in Beauty, Change, Choices, Compassion, Creativity, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Music, My Beliefs, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged compassion, creativity, generosity., goodness, music, youth | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in Hope, Inspiring, My Beliefs, Spirit, Writing | Tagged Hope, inspiring, Love, poems, poetry, poets, sharing, spirit, stories, writing | 8 Comments

Gifts

Posted on April 24, 2014 by russtowne

Yesterday I saw a lone Canada goose in the middle of the day, honking non-stop as it flew across the sky. Seeing geese fly is one of my favorite sights and normally brings a smile to my face. Not this … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Beauty, Blessings, Gratitude, My Beliefs, Nature, Observations | Tagged beliefs, Canada, Canada goose, geese, gifts, joy, mate, nature, presence | 16 Comments

Secrets and Truth

Posted on April 22, 2014 by russtowne

A kind reader recently said–likely with tongue firmly in cheek–that my secrets are safe with her. Joke or not, I appreciated her comment and am grateful for such friends. In actuality, I don’t fear my “secrets” being exposed because I … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Communicating, Gossipping, My Beliefs, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned, Truth | Tagged friends, gossip, loved ones, secrets, truth | 15 Comments

Amazing Things

Posted on April 22, 2014 by russtowne

I would never bet against anyone with high integrity, laser-focused purpose, and indomitable spirit. To me, it would be a sucker’s bet, as life proves to me over and over again the amazing achievements otherwise ordinary people accomplish with these … Continue reading →

Posted in My Beliefs, Observations, Patience & Persistence, Success | Tagged amazing results, focus, integrity, persistence, purpose, spirit | 6 Comments

Lost and Found

Posted on March 31, 2014 by russtowne

I just read a comment to me from a friend in response to a line in a poem I’d written and shared at http://Poetscorner.com. The line was: “I was lost” He commented something to the effect of: “Were you? You … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Courage, Dreams, Joy & Happiness, Life, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Passion, Patience & Persistence, Spirit | Tagged compass, heart, lessons, Life, spirit, teacher | 14 Comments

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

Coordinated Kindness Ends Bullying

Posted on January 22, 2014 by russtowne

All it takes is kindness. Sometimes it helps to coordinate the effort. When coordinated kindness occurs, miracles can happen. Below is a link to a great example. Football Team Stops Bullying With Love, Russ

Posted in Action, Breakthroughs, Bullying, Choices, Commitment, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Grace, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Miracles, My Beliefs, Photos That Touched Me, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork, Youth | Tagged action, bullying, Caring, compassion, coordinated kindness, football team, kindness, miracles, QB, quarterback, teamwork | 4 Comments

“Reflections of a Grateful Man”

Posted on December 21, 2013 by russtowne

My latest book, “Reflections of a Grateful Man” was released on Amazon today. Its focus is on life and ways I’ve found to enhance my life and the lives of those around me. With Love, Russ