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When I Think Of Gina

The poem below is written for, and dedicated to, Gina, one of my earliest WordPress supporters and a dear friend whom I much admire. Thank you, dear Gina, for making my world better, brighter, and kinder. Russ When I Think … Continue reading

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Breaking Free

My heart aches when I see Tortured souls in society They toil, fret, and scheme To chase someone else’s dream So desperate in their quest For material success They jump through hoops In all the right ways To find only … Continue reading

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The Life I’ve Needed To Live

“There is no need to reach high for the stars. They are already within you. Just reach deep into yourself!” ~Unknown I saw the above quote at http://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-message-your-higher-self-wants-you-to-hear/ That concept, combined with the others below have freed me to live … Continue reading

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My New Song: “No More Secrets/No More Lies”

I can’t get the Media Uploader to work to post my latest song. I apologize. I’d be happy to send a free copy of it to you via email if you’d be willing to send your email address to me … Continue reading

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Setting the Prisoner Free

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” ~ Lewis B. Smedes

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May your life be like a wild flower… growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day. – Native American Proverb Or, if you prefer: May your life be like a wild stallion running freely in the beauty and … Continue reading

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Eckhart Tolles’ Keys to Happiness

I believe there is much wisdom in these words: “Don’t seek happiness. If you seek it, you won’t find it, because seeking is the antithesis of happiness. Happiness is ever elusive, but freedom from unhappiness is attainable now, by facing … Continue reading

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Courage Comes In All Sizes

This is a true story. Because it happened about 20 years ago it is likely that some of the “facts” that I seem to recall have likely been blurred by the mists of time. Any inaccuracies are unintentional. I came … Continue reading

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