Tag Archives: heart

Surprises Regarding My Non-Fiction Book Writing Project

My non-fiction book-writing project is coming together very well. Actually, more precisely, it is splitting apart. Over time, it has become increasingly clear that the topics seem to be divided into two primary categories: Relationships and Life. I have so … Continue reading

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Sight and Sound

A young person who is dear to me recently made comments about herself suggesting that she thought she wasn’t pretty. May she truly understand the truth of my reply to her: “I wish that you could see the beauty within … Continue reading

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This Is How Peace Starts…

…not with a mob, but with a lone and scared person who listens to their heart. With Love, Russ In 1996, something pretty amazing happened in Ann Arbor. Maybe you remember, maybe you don’t. But it basically went something like … Continue reading

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“From the Heart of a Grateful Man”

I began work this morning on my first non-fiction book. It is titled “From the Heart of a Grateful Man”. I love to set aggressive goals for myself and communicate them publicly. It keeps me honest. So, my goal is … Continue reading

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May You Be Carried

“May you be carried in the soft direction of your dreams.” (Source: Ute Lark share Precious World’s post.) May your adventure take you to many places, and best of all to the secret places in your heart and spirit that … Continue reading

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It’s What You See

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” –Henry David Thoreau (Source: Smile at me) May my heart enhance my vision, and spirit shine through my eyes and actions. With Love, Russ

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The Beating of a Loving Heart

“Of all earthly music, that which reaches the farthest into heaven is the beating of a loving heart.” –Henry Ward Beecher (Source: Ute Lark shared it from Precious World) Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is … Continue reading

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Shadows and Singing Hearts

“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) “Our greatest purpose in life is just to align with what makes our heart sing.” –St. … Continue reading

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Heart Mountain

Source: Illuminating Soul’s photo With Love, Russ

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With Love

You’ve probably noticed that I often sign off from my posts with the words, “With Love” followed by my name. In case you’ve ever wondered why, it is because I believe that anything I think, do, write, feel, or say, … Continue reading

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