Tag Archives: Abundance

The Magic of Enough

Posted on September 7, 2018 by russtowne

I call it my “Happiness Threshold.” There is an income level that once I’ve achieved it, I’ve found any additional income doesn’t make me any happier. I make a good living now, but there have been times when I made … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged Abundance, gratitude, Happiness, joy | 5 Comments

Proud Mama and the Twins

Posted on July 22, 2013 by russtowne

Here is my DIL Kristi with my twin grandsons. Due to all the tubes–some of which you can see in the photo–the babies daddy (my son Brian) can hold only one at a time, but will soon be able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Children, Family, Love, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged Abundance, babies, daddy, Family, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandmother, Grandparents, grandsons, infants, Love, mommy, parents, twins | 30 Comments

Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and 1 Very Patient Man

Posted on May 2, 2013 by russtowne

For those who are tired of reading my poetry–and I imagine that your numbers are legion–I’ve decide to re-post a story and a song or two. Here’s a story for newer readers: Under 1 Roof: 12 Kids, 2 Women, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Challenges, Children, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged Abundance, challenges, Family, humor, Love, relatives, scarcity, story, true story | 9 Comments

Aglow

Posted on May 1, 2013 by russtowne

Aglow in gratitude Thankful for… …well everything Enjoying today And wondering What blessings And miracles Tomorrow May bring –Russ Towne

Posted in Abundance, Gratitude, Optimism, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged Abundance, grateful, gratefulness, gratitude, Happiness, optimism, poem, poetry | 10 Comments

My Biggest Fear

Posted on July 27, 2012 by russtowne

Over at She’s A Maineiac she asked her readers regarding their greatest fear. It has been awhile since I’d been asked that question or thought about the answer. Here’s my biggest fear: I fear foolishly letting minor hassles, annoyances, pet … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Fear, Gratitude | Tagged Abundance, beauty, blessings, fear, grateful, gratitude, kindness, Love, precious moments, She's a Maineiac, shesamaineiac, tragedy | 15 Comments

Abundance and Gratitude

Posted on July 11, 2012 by russtowne

“”…abundance flows into your life when gratitude flows out of your heart.” –Jon Gordon (as mentioned by Andrea Kelly at http://thehandwrittenlife.wordpress.com/ Thank you, Andrea!) I cetainly have found that there is much truth in this statement–though there catruth, n be … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Gratitude, Patience & Persistence, Quotes I Love | Tagged Abundance, Andrea, Andrea Kelly, gratitude, heart, Jon, Jon Gordon, Life, patience, pays, thehandwritten life, time, truth, wordpress.com | 6 Comments

Courage, Love, Peace, Inspiration, and Talent

Posted on May 17, 2012 by russtowne

Originally posted on GYA today:
If you’re still not sure about any of them …this ought to do it.

Posted in Abundance, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Healing, Inspiring, Making the World a Better Place, Optimism, Parenting, Praise, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged Abundance, Aussies, Australia, Beatles, courage, dreamer, Emmanuel Kelly, Hope, Imagine, Inspiration, John Lennon, Love, peace, powerful, powerfully touched me, talent, the world will be as one, X Factor | Leave a comment

Abundance: Unconventional Education

Posted on May 16, 2012 by russtowne

A friend sent an article today that outlined a series of experiments regarding educating students the results of which I found most remarkable. I believe you will too. It was posted on DelanceyPlace.com. The article is dated 5/15/12. Here’s the … Continue reading →