Tag Archives: hugs

When Words Fail Hugs Often Help

Posted on January 30, 2014 by russtowne

It can be frustrating to want to help someone and not know what to do or say. Sometimes when words fail, My Beloved and I just hug each other tightly for as long as it takes, letting the hug do … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Communicating, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Healing, Love, Marriage, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged healing, hug, hugs, Love, overhealm, pain, patience, Relationship | 18 Comments

Include Yourself

Posted on November 8, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Ute Lark’s Smile at me) (Source: Forever Awezome) (Source: Healing Hugs) With Love, Russ

Posted in Compassion, Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged Buddha, compassion, find, fun, healing, hugs, humor, look, peace, photos, quotes, quotos, softly | 1 Comment

Amma’s Surprise

Posted on July 29, 2012 by russtowne

Several years ago I accepted a friend’s invitation to go see Mata Amritanandamayi who is far more commonly known as simply “Amma” (which if I recall correctly means “Mother” in her culture). I apologize to readers of that culture for … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Gratitude, True Stories I've Written | Tagged adventure, Amma, Friend, honor, honored, hug, Hugging Saint, hugs, kindness, Love, Mata Amritanandamayi, surprise | 16 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 →