Category Archives: Observations

A Gift of Trying Times

Posted on July 25, 2013 by russtowne

I love this quote and believe in the truth and wisdom of it. Sadly, the times I typically learn and re-learn this lesson are when I need friends the most. The great news is that those are the times that … Continue reading →

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Warm-Heartedness

Posted on July 16, 2013 by russtowne

“The real source of inner strength and self-confidence is warm-heartedness.” –Dalai Lama (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) “Don’t change, so people will like you. Be yourself so the right people will love the real you.” (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) … Continue reading →

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Rushing to Judgment

Posted on July 12, 2013 by russtowne

A blogger friend of mine posted a story about a dog in another country who found a baby in a plastic bag at a garbage dump and brought it to its human family, who saw and decided to adopt the … Continue reading →

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It’s What You See…And Do

Posted on July 11, 2013 by russtowne

I believe the same is true for cruelty, hatred, gossip, betrayal, undkindness, neglect, indifference, violence, and destruction, except when those seeds are sown, they create chains of more of the same until they are broken by love, kindness, courage, strength, … Continue reading →

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Choices that Change the World

Posted on June 18, 2013 by russtowne

“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 →

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Two Views of Wisdom

Posted on June 17, 2013 by russtowne

“Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, love is knowing I am everything, and between the two life moves.” –Nisargadatta Maharaj (Source: Online Wellness Network) I prefer to believe that wisdom is knowing that we are love, and it’s the material … Continue reading →

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It Will Be Enough

Posted on June 16, 2013 by russtowne

Now is all the time I have, but if I invest it wisely, it will be enough. Love, Russ

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Update, Photos and Quotes

Posted on June 12, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Old Lady: Memories Last Forever photo Learning: Dennisse Liseth’s photo Reading: Judith Butler quote, The Reading Room’s photo Heaven: Heaven on Earth As for the quotes, if words such as “always, never, should, and shouldn’t” are off-putting to you–as … Continue reading →

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Greatness In Small Things

Posted on June 3, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Karen Robiscoe-Fan Page shared Hippie Peace Freak’s photo.) When one realizes that the small things in life ARE great they realize they’ve had great things in their life the whole time. And who wouldn’t be grateful about that? –Russ … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Awareness, Breakthroughs, Contentment, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Observations, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotes I Wrote | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Possessions Can Possess Us

Posted on June 3, 2013 by russtowne

“Every increased possession loads us with new weariness.” –John Ruskin (Source: A.Word.A.Day / Wordsmith.org) I am a believer that less is often indeed more. It is all too easy for me to get loaded with weariness when I have a … Continue reading →

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