Category Archives: Quotes I Love

Change

Posted on June 22, 2012 by russtowne

“Although the connections are not always obvious, personal change is inseparable from social and political change.” -Harriet Lerner (As seen at Wordsmith.org A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg)

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“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” –David W. Augsburger I believe in the truth and wisdom of this quote. I saw it at mindfuldiary at http://mindfuldiary.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/pretty-flowers/ and would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged David W. Augsburger, hear, heard, Love, loved, Mindfuldiary | 4 Comments

Changing the World

Posted on June 20, 2012 by russtowne

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” — Rumi I love this quote and have learned that when I change myself I change the world, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth/Learning, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Observations, Optimism, Quotes I Love | Tagged change, everyone, myself, Online Wellness Network, Rumi, self, true, world | 3 Comments

“I Gave My Life To Become The Person I Am Right Now”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by russtowne

I just ordered the book “One” by Richard Bach and when the order was confirmed it came with this comment: “I gave my life to become the person I am right now. Was it worth it?” WHOAH! What an unexpected … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth/Learning, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts | Tagged am, discover, evocative, journey, Life, myself, now, one, person, ponder, powerful, question, Richard Bach, shocking | 6 Comments

The Strength To Let Go

Posted on June 11, 2012 by russtowne

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” – Herman Hess A friend shared the above quote on FB, and it triggered thoughts of times when I hung onto painful memories or situations … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Friendship, Growth/Learning, Healing, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Quotes I Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged action, alignment, focus, friends, Helping, letting go, marriage, moving on, Relationship, romantic, strength, strong, the best me I can be, vision | 2 Comments

A Gift To Myself

Posted on June 11, 2012 by russtowne

A quote I just read at Genie Speaks at http://geniespeaks.wordpress.com/ that was attributed to Oprah got me to thinking, and then to writing. The quote was: “True forgiveness is when you can say, “Thank you for that experience.”” That statement … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, Healing, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Quotes I Love | Tagged appreciation, empathetic, empathy, Forgiveness, gift, kind, myself, Oprah, strength, strong | 6 Comments

Reaching For The Top

Posted on June 6, 2012 by russtowne

I’d like to introduce you to a very special 16 year old girl and her blog, and I’m doing so via re-blogging this small post with a big message from her blog. I find Sheila’s posts refreshing and encouraging. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Creativity, Growth/Learning, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Quotes I Love | 2 Comments

Posted on June 5, 2012 by russtowne

I’ve never seen this quote, but I think it’s fantastic. What a great message and easy way to remember it! I just discovered the blog from which this post is re-blogged , but I like what I’ve seen so far! … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth/Learning, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Optimism, Quotes I Love | Tagged Audrey Hepburn, I'm possible, nothing is impossible | 2 Comments

Thank Goodness For My Failures

Posted on June 5, 2012 by russtowne

“Live the life you’d dare to live if you knew you could not fail.” –R.B. Brooke I like the intent and message of this quote. And, I think a life that never involved failing would rapidly prove dull and lifeless. … Continue reading →

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Small Things Done With Great Love

Posted on June 5, 2012 by russtowne

Most of you have probably heard the famous quote from Mother Teresa that “Small things done with great love will change the world.” I like that saying but believe it leaves out a key point: Small things done with great … Continue reading →