Category Archives: Spirit

Transcending Distance and Time

Posted on March 22, 2019 by russtowne

One of the many reasons I love to write is that I can sit alone in my little writing nook in the present and create something that can touch, entertain, and connect with the hearts, minds, and spirits of readers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Spirit, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged distance, spirituality, time, transcendence, writing | 8 Comments

Alignment

Posted on January 11, 2019 by russtowne

When I listen to my spirit but don’t act on the message I feel out of integrity. That feeling persists and often grows stronger until I bring my words, thoughts, and actions back into alignment with my spirit. With love, … Continue reading →

Posted in Actions, alignment, integrity, Spirit, Uncategorized | Tagged Actions, alignment, integrity, spirit | 8 Comments

Choices

Posted on October 17, 2018 by russtowne

Choices I just read an article and watched a short video that touched me deeply. It is a commercial, but one which highlights positive attributes of the human condition and spirit, kindness, compassion, love, and choices. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Love, Spirit, Uncategorized | Tagged choices, compassion, kindness, Love, spirit | 8 Comments

Friday Holy Humor

Posted on September 14, 2018 by russtowne

Photo credit: Aaron Burden via Unsplash.com A little girl became restless as the preacher’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, “Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Humor, Spirit, Uncategorized | Tagged children, church, humor, image, religion, spirituality | 5 Comments

Coming Home

Posted on February 12, 2017 by russtowne

My experience of touching my spirit was akin to going some place for the first time and and realizing I’d come home. I wondered what had taken me so long to find such a beautiful place that had been there all … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, home, Spirit, Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, home, spirit | 7 Comments

Lessons on Life

Posted on May 22, 2014 by russtowne

I found the information linked below to be worth every second I invested in experiencing it, and believe some of you will too. http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-mcraven-commencement-speech-at-ut-2014-5 With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Bullying, Challenges, Community, Discipline & Consequences, Growth/Learning, Hope, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Mistakes, Patience & Persistence, Spirit, Strength, Suffering, Teamwork, Traditions & Rituals, Wisdom | Tagged challenges, Hope, Life, life lessons, Navy Seals, Seals, strength, teamwork, unity, willpower | 2 Comments

Great Storytelling and Poetry

Posted on May 18, 2014 by russtowne

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

What it Feels Like to Walk and Be Loved

Posted on May 17, 2014 by russtowne

Source: KBON 101.1 FM’s photo With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Children, Family, Love, Parenting, Photos That Touched Me, Spirit, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged daughter, Family, father, how it feels to walk, Love, photo, shoes, walking | 22 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 →