Tag Archives: heart

Her Full and Happy Heart

Posted on July 16, 2018 by russtowne

Image Credit: Pan-Xiaozhen-347184 via Unsplash.com In the surgery room before her mastectomy Lindsey Bubar inspired the medical staff to join her in singing and dancing to the song, “I Want to Dance with Somebody.” She is indeed living life with … Continue reading →

Posted in dance, Heart, heartwarming, Illness, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Inside

Posted on September 21, 2016 by russtowne

The sweetest fruit most full of flavor Awaits inside our hearts to savor. With Love, Russ

Posted in Heart, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

I Write To Hear What My Heart Has to Say

Posted on March 12, 2016 by russtowne

You know that saying that goes something along the lines of, “He talks so much because he loves to hear the sound of his voice?” I just realized that I love to write because it helps me to hear what … Continue reading →

Posted in Listening to the Whispers of the Heart, Writing | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

For All Who Grieve and Struggle Just to Get Through Each Day

Posted on September 11, 2015 by russtowne

May healing tears become joyous and wash our eyes so we may see with our hearts all the goodness and greatness within ourselves and others, and the miracles all around us. With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Crying, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Death, Feelings/Emotions, Healing, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Loneliness | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Connections

Posted on September 9, 2014 by russtowne

I sometimes hear from readers that something I wrote inspired tears. I love to hear when something that comes from my heart and spirit creates such a close connection with the hearts and spirits of others that happy or healing … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Compassion, Goodness, Kindness, Love | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

An Opportunity

Posted on August 23, 2014 by russtowne

I once read a quote that I think went something like this: “For those with a heart, life is a tragedy, but for those with a brain, life is a comedy.” I believe for those with both a heart and … Continue reading →

Posted in My Beliefs | Tagged , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Specs for Slices of Life

Posted on July 14, 2014 by russtowne

I was just asked regarding the specs for stories for Slices of Life. I thought some of you might also be interested in my answer to that excellent question: The primary specs are that they be stories and non-fiction. (So … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Non-Fiction, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Exciting News about Heart Whispers

Posted on May 27, 2014 by russtowne

The poetry anthology project titled Heart Whispers now has 16 poets contributing a total of 66 poems. The deadline for sending poems for consideration is May 31, so there is still a little time left! I’d love to experience your … Continue reading →

Posted in Connection/Connecting, Creativity, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Suddenly You Just Know

Posted on May 19, 2014 by russtowne

Source: The Breast Cancer Site’s photo. Suddenly you just know. When you hear the whispers of your heart, love emerges from your fertile spirit where it waited patiently for your understanding to beautify and inspire the world. Thank you for … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Beauty, Change, Following Your Passion, Growth/Learning, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Lost and Found

Posted on March 31, 2014 by russtowne

I just read a comment to me from a friend in response to a line in a poem I’d written and shared at http://Poetscorner.com. The line was: “I was lost” He commented something to the effect of: “Were you? You … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Courage, Dreams, Joy & Happiness, Life, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Passion, Patience & Persistence, Spirit | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments