Tag Archives: gifts

Being A Friend Is One Of the Most Selfish Things I Do

Posted on June 6, 2012 by russtowne

Dear internet friend Jan Beek recently kidded me in her kind way when I said I was selfish. I’ve learned that being selfish isn’t always a bad thing–as long as others are helped by my being selfish. Jan’s comments reminded … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Growth/Learning, Healing, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Random Thoughts | Tagged a gift I give to myself, dear, dear friend, friends, Friendship, gift, gifts, Jan Beek, kind, kindness | 2 Comments

To Live In The Presence of Great Truths

Posted on June 4, 2012 by russtowne

“To live in the presence of great truths, to be dealing with eternal laws, to be led by permanent ideals, that is what keeps a man patient when the world ignores him, and calm and unspoiled when the world praises … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts | Tagged appreciate, blessings, calm, eternal laws, focus, focused, Francis Peabod, fully appreciate, gifts, great, great truths, ideals, Life, live, living, Love, miracles, patient, power, presence, Remember, truth, unspoiled, world | Leave a comment

Meet Rusty My New Avatar

Posted on May 27, 2012 by russtowne

Some of you may have noticed that my avatar has changed. It is now a photo of Rusty a bear with a lot of personality that is made out of carved redwood and sits in my small redwood grove and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Family "Fun", Generosity, Humor, Nature | Tagged avatar, birthday, birthday gifts, fern garden, ferns, fun, funny, gifts, kid, kids, redwood, redwood grove, redwoods, Rusty | 5 Comments

Tears

Posted on March 3, 2012 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to all who are in pain, feeling alone, broken-hearted, and/or grieving–or have been. In other words this is dedicated to everyone. Part of being alive is experiencing pain. For many people, pain can lead to tears, … Continue reading →