Tag Archives: hate

The Ransom

Posted on January 29, 2017 by russtowne

Hate holds its self-imprisoned hostages at the intersection of Fear and Ignorance. A ransom of Kindness is key to their release. Wth Love, Russ

Posted in Fear, Freedom, Kindness, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged fear, freedom, hate, ignorance, kindness | 5 Comments

Helping. Us. Grow. Spiritually. HUGS!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by russtowne

http://chicksontheright.com/posts/item/25083-want-to-have-a-little-faith-restored-in-humanity-watch-this?fb_action_ids=10202829394841653&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B248624278635494%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.likes%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D Watch what happens when someone spouts hateful, hurtful, racist comments to the only person not of the same color in a crowded barber shop in Harlem. I LOVE this video. It just kept getting better and better. With Love … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Grace, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged bias, comapssion, discrimination, hate, intolerance, Love, strength | 6 Comments

“Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices–just recognize them. –Edward R. Murrow (Source: A blogger I have a lot of respect for. I disagree with this quote so am choosing not to mention where … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Hope, Making the World a Better Place, Observations, Random Thoughts | Tagged change, choice, choices, compassion, Edward R. Murrow, Friendship, hate, kindness, Love, prejudice, prejudices, prisoner | 8 Comments

Collateral Compassion and Kindness

Posted on February 25, 2013 by russtowne

When you see a man led to prison say in your heart, “Mayhap he is escaping from a narrower prison.” And when you see a man drunken say in your heart, “Mayhap he sought escape from something still more unbeautiful.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Kindness, Love, My Beliefs, Quotes I Love, Words or Quotes I Believe I Coined but please let me know if you heard them earlier elsewhere | Tagged beautiful, collateral compassion, collateral kindness, compassion, disappointment, hate, Kahlil Gibran, kindness, Life, self, selfish, unbeautiful, understanding, wordsmith.org, world | 4 Comments

Hope For The Human Race Comes From An Unlikely Place

Posted on March 3, 2012 by russtowne

Awhile back I saw an amazing video of a dog who ran out onto a busy highway to to attempt to pull from danger another dog that had just been hit by a car. As cars whizzed by barely mising … Continue reading →