Category Archives: Vids & Stories That Touched Me

You’ve Got a Friend in Me

Posted on May 22, 2014 by russtowne

The video is smile-inducing and heart-warming. Two unlikely creatures were brought together by their love of water and are now best friends. https://youtube.com/watch?v=RR0BlQzbOUk%3Frel%3D0 With love, Russ

Posted in Animals, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Fun, Nature, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Bubbles, Dog, elephant, Friendship, Love, water | 9 Comments

A Smile and a Wave

Posted on February 26, 2014 by russtowne

A smile and a wave go a long way help to make a lot of people’s day… Elderly Woman Waves at Students Every Day. Then She Got a HUGE Surprise. With Love, Russ

Posted in Attittude, Cheerfulness, Choices, Goodness, Heart, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged high school, kindness, smiles, youth | 10 Comments

Blindness

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I don’t know who wrote it, but I read a story that went something like this: There was once a blind girl who hated herself and everyone else because she couldn’t see. Everyone, that is, except her boyfriend. She loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged blindness, heart, Love, vistion, writing | 19 Comments

“HELLO!”

Posted on December 21, 2013 by russtowne

A delightful short video about a piano reacting to people and their reaction to it. http://biggeekdad.com/2013/12/magical-piano/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Fun, Fun Vids, Joy & Happiness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Music, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged delightful, humor, Love, magical piano, music, Santa | 12 Comments

What Happened When this Man Stopped Listening to “People” and Started Listening to His Heart

Posted on December 18, 2013 by russtowne

http://wblk.com/nervous-man-blows-x-factor-away/?trackback=fbshare_mobile Source: Butch Dority shared this. What a great reminder to us all as to what can happen when we listen to our heart. Wish Love, Russ

Posted in Authentic Living, Beauty, Breakthroughs, Bullying, Choices, Courage, Dreams, Feelings/Emotions, Following Your Passion, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Passion, Talent, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged courage, faith, fear, heart, Love, naysayers, passion, singing, spirit, talent, X Factor | 4 Comments

An Amazing Christmas Surprise

Posted on December 13, 2013 by russtowne

I’m sorry for creating so many posts today, but each time I think I’ve sent my last one, I see something like the one linked below that I loved so much I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. With Love, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged airline, Christmas surprise, fun, touching video, video | 9 Comments

Helping. Us. Grow. Spiritually. HUGS!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by russtowne

http://chicksontheright.com/posts/item/25083-want-to-have-a-little-faith-restored-in-humanity-watch-this?fb_action_ids=10202829394841653&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B248624278635494%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.likes%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D Watch what happens when someone spouts hateful, hurtful, racist comments to the only person not of the same color in a crowded barber shop in Harlem. I LOVE this video. It just kept getting better and better. With Love … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Grace, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged bias, comapssion, discrimination, hate, intolerance, Love, strength | 6 Comments

What a Wonderful World

Posted on November 20, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.godvine.com/Doctor-Welcomes-New-Babies-fb-gvx-3800.html “Confront every encounter with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.” –Carey D. Andrew-Jaha M.D. “When you look at life through eyes of gratitude, the world becomes a magical and amazing place.” –Jennifer Gayle (Source: … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness, Life, Quotes I Love, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged doctor sings to babies, fun, heart-warming, quotes, video | 11 Comments

A Play that Changed Hearts and Lives

Posted on November 7, 2013 by russtowne

http://elitedaily.com/news/world/can-learn-lot-middle-school-football-team-video/ Some plays change the course of games. This one changed hearts and lives. I highly recommend that you watch this short clip until the end. With Love, Russ