Category Archives: Vids & Stories That Touched Me

Spirit Dance

Posted on October 27, 2013 by russtowne

I found this to be well worth my time. What happens when the beauty of the spirit is revealed to others. With Love, Russ

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Making Even Heavy Traffic Fun

Posted on October 19, 2013 by russtowne

This Cute Guy Singing With Total Strangers Stuck In Traffic Will Make Your Heart Melt I don’t know about the “Cute guy” comments–I’ll leave that to others to decide–but I enjoyed the video and believe that many of you will … Continue reading →

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Helping to Heal With Song

Posted on October 11, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.godvine.com/Singing-Nurse-Soothes-Suffering-Patients-With-Gorgeous-Voice-fb-gvx-3722.html A beautiful spirit with a beautiful voice helps ease patients’ pain. With Love, Russ

Posted in Beauty, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Healing, Health, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Music, Spirit, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Feeling Big Lately?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by russtowne

Astounding beauty, inspirational, and great message. http://www.upworthy.com/the-most-astounding-fact-ever I was referring to your spirit, but the video is wonderful too. With Love, Russ

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I Love This

Posted on September 9, 2013 by russtowne

I love this. Watch it until the end to see why. With Love, Russ

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“When Did You Choose To Be Straight?”

Posted on May 9, 2013 by russtowne

I just saw a short video showing an off-screen interviewer asking random people on the street if they thought being gay was a choice. Their answers were all over the board. The interviewer then asked, “When did you choose to … Continue reading →

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“He Believed In Me”

Posted on March 26, 2013 by russtowne

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=547862351901352 Every once in a while a video comes along that is so powerful that I get the chills watching it. This is one of those videos. No one believed in him. Not even himself. His situation was hopeless. Or … Continue reading →

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Two Talented Teenagers “Let It Be”

Posted on March 22, 2013 by russtowne

What do you get when you combine two talented teenagers who are obviously having a lot of fun with the Beatles’ “Let It Be”? Whatever it is, I’ll bet it makes you smile and lifts your spirit! Love, Russ

Posted in Believe, Cheerfulness, Creativity, Fun, Humor, Music, Passion, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Sometimes It Takes a Hero, A Leader, And Teamwork

Posted on March 16, 2013 by russtowne

A boy is drowning in the ocean. A crowd gathers on the beach. A man runs out to try to save the boy. Despite his best efforts, he can’t drag the boy and himself to safety and begins floundering. The … Continue reading →

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The Harmonica Man

Posted on March 12, 2013 by russtowne

He’s 77 years old, has had 10 heart surgeries, quit taking all 15 of the medicines he was given, and then he decided to make a difference in the world for thousands of children. You’ll be amazed at what he … Continue reading →

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