Category Archives: Optimism

The gift that keeps on giving {beautiful blogger award}

Posted on May 22, 2012 by russtowne

Today this blog was honored to have been nominated for the Beautiful Blogger Award from reader and fellow blogger, Jolyn of The Jolyn Project fame. The Jolyn Project is dedicated to anyone who wishes to change the world for the … Continue reading →

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Changing the World (Part II)

Posted on May 17, 2012 by russtowne

“I alone cannot change the World, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa She did indeed. And those ripples are likely to be felt for many generations. That’s quite a legacy.

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Changing the World

Posted on May 17, 2012 by russtowne

“Never doubt that a small group of people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” – Maragret Mead There is power and wisdom in these words. And hope for the few to be able … Continue reading →

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Courage, Love, Peace, Inspiration, and Talent

Posted on May 17, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on GYA today:
If you’re still not sure about any of them …this ought to do it.

Posted in Abundance, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Healing, Inspiring, Making the World a Better Place, Optimism, Parenting, Praise, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Abundance, Aussies, Australia, Beatles, courage, dreamer, Emmanuel Kelly, Hope, Imagine, Inspiration, John Lennon, Love, peace, powerful, powerfully touched me, talent, the world will be as one, X Factor | Leave a comment

“To Have a Simple, Honest, Honorable, Life”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by russtowne

I love to read stories about people who overcome adversities. They inspire me. Below are snippets and a URL about one such man. I believe you’ll find his story remarkable and inspiring too. NEW YORK (AP) — For years, Gac … Continue reading →

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Paralyzed Woman Completes London Marathon

Posted on May 9, 2012 by russtowne

We live in amazing times. I just read and saw a vid about a woman who is paralyzed from the waist down from a horse-riding accident who just completed the London Marathon. Claire Lomas did it with determination, persistence, courage, … Continue reading →

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Staying Young

Posted on May 6, 2012 by russtowne

“A man is not old until his regrets take the place of his dreams” –John Barrymore In that case, I’m still a young whippersnapper for my ripe age and grandfather-hood. As they say, “It’s never too late to have a … Continue reading →

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Making A New Ending and Taking Another Look at Our Beginning

Posted on April 29, 2012 by russtowne

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” –Maria Robinson I saw the above quote from an email from The Wendling Group. In one respect I agree with the … Continue reading →

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Seeing Rightly With Our Heart

Posted on April 28, 2012 by russtowne

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye.” –Antoine de Saint Exupery I believe there is much truth and wisdom in those words. I saw the above quote at … Continue reading →

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Life is Either a Daring Adventure…

Posted on April 26, 2012 by russtowne

I just saw a Nike internet commercial that included several quotes about living life to the fullest. Here are three of them: Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. –Helen Keller Action expresses priority. –Ganhdi You only … Continue reading →