Category Archives: Quotes I Love

Essentially Me

Posted on November 18, 2012 by russtowne

“Focus on what has always been essentially you.” (Source: Andrea Kelly’s blog “A Handwritten Life”–I just spent a very pleasant hour there.) When I began to focus on what has always been essentially me, I found out some amazing things … Continue reading →

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The Next Part May Be Grander

Posted on November 18, 2012 by russtowne

“Part of the adventure in life is not always knowing what’s going to happen next. The next part may be grander than your original plan. The key to enjoying the journey is being open to the unknown.” (I saw this … Continue reading →

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Seeing Things

Posted on November 13, 2012 by russtowne

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” – Anais Nin If we see things as we are not as they are, then it follows that if I want to experience more good things, it … Continue reading →

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Regrets vs. Mistakes

Posted on November 12, 2012 by russtowne

“I’d rather have a life full of mistakes than have a heart full of regrets.” –Unknown (Source: tinybuddha) Me too. Then again, I’d rather learn far more from the mistakes of others than have to make them all myself to … Continue reading →

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Success

Posted on November 10, 2012 by russtowne

“Success is liking yourself, liking what your do, and liking how you do it.” –Maya Angelou That’s sounds like a pretty decent definition to me, as I believe that to do those things, one’s thoughts, words, and actions will be … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Bouquet

Posted on November 3, 2012 by russtowne

“Happiness held is the seed. Happiness shared is the flower.” –John Harrison Source: Tiny Buddha This sounds to me like a good recipe for turning life into a beautiful bouquet. Russ

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Seeing What Others Cannot

Posted on October 16, 2012 by russtowne

“Love is not blind; it simply enables one to see things others cannot see.” –Unknown (Source: tinybuddha) Perhaps another way of viewing or saying it is, “If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?” ;-D!

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The Life I’ve Needed To Live

Posted on October 5, 2012 by russtowne

“There is no need to reach high for the stars. They are already within you. Just reach deep into yourself!” ~Unknown I saw the above quote at http://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-message-your-higher-self-wants-you-to-hear/ That concept, combined with the others below have freed me to live … Continue reading →

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More People Than You Can Imagine

Posted on October 2, 2012 by russtowne

“Think you can’t change the world? Too late, you already have. It was changed the moment you were born. There are more people than you can imagine who will never be the same because they came into contact with you, … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Tapestry

Posted on October 2, 2012 by russtowne

“An invisible thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but it will never break. May you be open to each thread that comes into your life ~ … Continue reading →

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