Tag Archives: joy

A Mickey Mouse Gift

Posted on March 10, 2019 by russtowne

A restaurant owner treated her employees and their families to an all-expenses-paid trip to DisneyWorld. A Mickey Mouse Gift Photo Credit: Elijah Chan Story Sources: The News and Observer, Leo @ Not All News is Bad

Posted in Generosity, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Uncategorized | Tagged Disney, generosity, joy, kindness, Leo | 4 Comments

The Magic of Enough

Posted on September 7, 2018 by russtowne

I call it my “Happiness Threshold.” There is an income level that once I’ve achieved it, I’ve found any additional income doesn’t make me any happier. I make a good living now, but there have been times when I made … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged Abundance, gratitude, Happiness, joy | 5 Comments

An Epiphany

Posted on June 18, 2018 by russtowne

Image Credit: Robert Collins via Unsplash.com I’ve often pondered what makes people happy; what makes me happy. Over the years I’ve developed several theories on the subject, both about the various ways people in general become happy, and specifically what … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blessings, gratitude, Happiness, joy | 10 Comments

What I Discovered When I Stopped

Posted on June 11, 2017 by russtowne

I believe the mass of men and women waste much time chasing happiness until they stop to count their blessings and discover joy in their gratitude. May your day be filled with blessings. With Love, Russ

Posted in Blessings, Gratitude, Joy & Happiness, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged blessings, gratitud, joy, Love | 4 Comments

Bliss

Posted on April 22, 2017 by russtowne

Here’s another friend in my outdoor office He reminds me to relax, enjoy life, lighten up, and not take anything including (and perhaps especially) myself, so seriously. I’m doggone glad to have him around. With Love, Russ

Posted in bliss, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged bliss, dogs, joy | 7 Comments

What I Did When I Hated My Job

Posted on April 16, 2017 by russtowne

It is my hope that my posts on work and play inspire others to do what it takes to experience greater peace, lasting joy, and greater passion in their lives. When I felt unhappy with my job or work situation I … Continue reading →

Posted in Following Your Passion, Joy & Happiness, Passion, play, Uncategorized, Work | Tagged joy, passion, play, Work | 7 Comments

Puddle Fun for a Grandson

Posted on October 19, 2016 by russtowne

Our oldest grandson Thomas is about 4-1/2 years old, which means he’s never known a time when California wasn’t suffering from drought. There have been far too few times when young children could jump in puddles where we live. Fortunately … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged drought, joy, photos, puddles, splashing | 12 Comments

Our Relationship is An Appreciating Asset

Posted on October 6, 2016 by russtowne

In a comment to my last post, a reader asked why one person stays loyal and another breaks the heart of a devoted spouse. Here was my reply: My guess it’s as varied as each couple. It breaks my heart to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged choices, joy, Love, marriage, pain | 17 Comments

The Impeded Stream is the One that Sings

Posted on June 12, 2016 by russtowne

“It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work. And when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not … Continue reading →