Tag Archives: Hope

Posted on February 15, 2018 by russtowne

May all those who feel disconnected and alone find healing, love, peace, and hope. With Love, Russ

Posted in Hope, Love, Peace, Uncategorized | Tagged bear, Hope, Love, peace, redwoods | 5 Comments

It’s Almost Here!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by russtowne

I just sent the file for Palpable Imaginings to the printer. They’ll do a quick review of the format and content, and if they see no issues with either, they’ll send the layout they create of the electronic files of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Mystery/Mysteries, Suspense, Teamwork, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthology, collection, crime, fiction, Hope, imaginings, murder, mystery, palpable, Palpable Imaginings, publishing, redemption, retribution, sci-fi, science fiction, self-publishing, short stories, stories, suspense, writing process | 6 Comments

Lessons on Life

Posted on May 22, 2014 by russtowne

I found the information linked below to be worth every second I invested in experiencing it, and believe some of you will too. http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-mcraven-commencement-speech-at-ut-2014-5 With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Bullying, Challenges, Community, Discipline & Consequences, Growth/Learning, Hope, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Mistakes, Patience & Persistence, Spirit, Strength, Suffering, Teamwork, Traditions & Rituals, Wisdom | Tagged challenges, Hope, Life, life lessons, Navy Seals, Seals, strength, teamwork, unity, willpower | 2 Comments

A Beautiful Solution to a Heart-breaking Problem

Posted on May 21, 2014 by russtowne

I’ll bet it’s not often that a tough-looking biker club gets called beautiful, but I’m doing it now. Please click on the link to see why. So many of life’s difficult problems can be dealt with in such creative ways. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Bullying, Children, Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Fear, Goodness, Honor, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Strength, Suffering, Teamwork, Youth | Tagged abuse, bikers, child abuse, courage, fear, goodness, Hope, kindness, Love, safe, safety, tough | 8 Comments

Great Storytelling and Poetry

Posted on May 18, 2014 by russtowne

I learned in songwriting that a great lyric is a story that grabs the listener and makes them laugh, cry (tears of joy or sadness), moves them (possibly literally to the point of dancing), or be inspires to take action … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Inspiring, My Beliefs, Spirit, Writing | Tagged Hope, inspiring, Love, poems, poetry, poets, sharing, spirit, stories, writing | 8 Comments

Why Bother?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by russtowne

I was asked by a reader, in essence: Why bother being kind if the world is headed for destruction anyway? I believe that we increase humanity’s chances for survival by being kind. When I’m kind, I feel good, the person … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs | Tagged destruction, Hope, kindness | 25 Comments

“He Believed In Me”

Posted on March 26, 2013 by russtowne

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=547862351901352 Every once in a while a video comes along that is so powerful that I get the chills watching it. This is one of those videos. No one believed in him. Not even himself. His situation was hopeless. Or … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Breakthroughs, Challenges, Choices, Commitment, Courage, Healing, Health, Hope, Optimism, Patience & Persistence, Strength, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged belife, despair, failure, he believed in me, Hope, overcoming obstacles, Success, video | 11 Comments

I Believe In HumanKIND

Posted on March 20, 2013 by russtowne

Diana at http://talktodiana.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/the-rest-of-the-story/ asked: What do you think is the world’s biggest issue or problem? (describe it) What do you think needs to be done to solve this issue or problem?/What are you willing to do? Do you think it … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Choices, Commitment, Compassion, Goodness, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs, Observations | Tagged action, beliefs, challenges, global, Hope, inoculations, issues, kindness, Love, love in action, problems of the world, progress, ripple | 10 Comments

If I Could

Posted on January 19, 2013 by russtowne

Your sorrow shows in your eyes and is etched on your face It reflects a weary spirit that is in a painful place The smiling mask you wear when you say everything’s OK Can’t hide from me the tragedy you … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Forgiveness, Healing, Loneliness, Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote, Strength | Tagged admire, carry on, courage, darkness, faith, festered, fire, Grief, Hope, hottest, hurt, if I could, Life, life's, long, night, pain, strength, suffered, suffering, symptoms | 14 Comments

A Hole In My Heart That Wouldn’t Heal

Posted on January 6, 2013 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to all who have had someone dear to them choose to turn their back on them and walk away. If you have a hole in your heart that has never quite healed, this post is for … Continue reading →