Tag Archives: acceptance

When Will I Learn?

Posted on June 7, 2017 by russtowne

A friend just reminded me that I can either judge people or I can love them. I’m amazed at how often I forget that love is the answer to so many questions. It’s such a simple concept that I often … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, bliss, expectations, Friendship, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged acceptance, bliss, expectations, Friendship, Love | 19 Comments

“Do You Reach for it When it’s Not There?”

Posted on August 16, 2015 by russtowne

My blogging friend Diana at Talk to Diana ended a recent post… https://talktodiana.wordpress.com/2015/08/16/i-dont-know-what-time-it-is/#comment-16458 …with the question, “Do you reach for it when it’s not there?” I believe it’s a profound question that covers many things. Yes, sadly I have, and all the desperate … Continue reading →

Posted in Letting Go, My Beliefs, Observations | Tagged acceptance, letting go, needs, reaching, wants | 4 Comments

Posted on December 29, 2014 by russtowne

I love the story at Misifusa’s blog that is linked below. I’d have re-blogged it if it wasn’t already a reblog. I am inspired yet saddened by what Anonymous must be going through to write such a letter, and for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adversity, Anger, Authentic Living, Beauty, Bullying, Challenges, Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Growth/Learning, Healing, Illness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Suffering | Tagged acceptance, anonymous, bullying, letter, Love, Richard Paul Evans, Tourette's | 9 Comments

Living Life Inside Out

Posted on December 12, 2013 by russtowne

A recent post by Peter Wells at Counting Ducks mentioned a phrase something along the lines of “Living life inside out”. That reminded me of a post I’d written some time ago with a similar theme and I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Authentic Living, Friendship, Gratitude | Tagged acceptance, authentic living, authenticity, friends, Friendship, gratitude, Life, living, Love, Peter Wells | 13 Comments

“I Choose Love”

Posted on November 20, 2013 by russtowne

I saw the article linked here on Andrea Kelly’s FB page. Thank you, Andrea. This man is modeling love and acceptance in a wonderful way. http://thebettermanprojects.com/2013/10/17/on-the-beauty-of-women/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Love | Tagged acceptance, Love | 6 Comments

Accepting You Completely

Posted on September 27, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: “Accepting”: Let’s Be Positive Together Cheetah: Forever Awezome With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged acceptance, accepting, humor, photos, quotes, quotos, Relationships | 8 Comments

Being Who You Are

Posted on May 15, 2013 by russtowne

“Being who you are is another way of accepting yourself.” –Unknown (Source: tinybuddha) I know this saying has proven true for me. To my surprise, the more of myself I shared with others–idiosyncrasies, weirdness’s, and all–the more I’ve actually liked … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adventure, Authentic Living, Creativity, Growth/Learning, Introspection, Observations, Quotes I Love | Tagged acceptance, acquired taste, experience, heart, idiosyncrasies, observation, observations, pleasant, shared, spirit, surprise, tinybuddha, true, weirdness | 19 Comments

A Father’s Love

Posted on August 21, 2012 by russtowne

One of the books I’m reading is “Journeys Of The Human Heart” by Robert Sexton. I’m finding it heart-warming and thought-provoking. It was given to me by a dear Aunt, the sister of my biological father. It means all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Family "Fun", Forgiveness, Joy & Happiness, Love, Quotes I Love | Tagged "Journeys of the Human Heart", acceptance, aunt, biological father, father, Fathers, Forgiveness, Inner Peace, joy, Love, peace, Robert Sexton | 13 Comments

Thank YOU!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by russtowne

I’ve got a confession to make. I’m not proud of it. It is about how I’ve shown up–or NOT–for most of my life. For example, I know at the logical level that by the time one reaches adulthood many people … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Acceptance, Friendship, Gratitude, Humility, Love | Tagged acceptance, birthday, bithdays, Family, grateful, gratitude, honore, honored, Love, siblings | 20 Comments

Lessons From Trees and Leaves

Posted on June 3, 2012 by russtowne

A recent blog post from GinaV at Profession for P.E.A.C.E. called “Letting Go and Turning It Over, reminded me that leaves, like our feelings, often go through many changes. They can turn to brilliant colors as temperatures change and passions … Continue reading →