Tag Archives: kindness

I Just Wanted to Make Sure Your Heart Was Okay

Posted on November 22, 2015 by russtowne

This kid and his parents get it. I Just Wanted to Make Sure Your Heart Was Okay With Love, Russ

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Posted on September 11, 2015 by russtowne

http://www.liftable.com/andreadcombs/two-seconds-left-player-passed-ball-wrong-team-hes-hero/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=RebirthOfFreedom&utm_content=2015-09-10 Hero A wonderful story that will help wash our eyes so we can see the goodness and greatness in others and in ourselves a little a little clearer. With Love, Russ

Posted in Authentic Living, Beauty, Choices, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Teamwork | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

There Really Are a Lot of Good People Out There

Posted on March 16, 2015 by russtowne

A friend named Dennis just shared with me the following story and said I could share it with you. I enjoy experiencing and sharing such stories, and believe you do too. With Love, Russ “…thought I’d share a story with … Continue reading →

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Opening Doors, Minds, and Hearts

Posted on January 19, 2015 by russtowne

The video linked below touched and inspired me. My hope is that it does the same for you. Love Russ

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Kindness Was The Name Of The Game

Posted on September 10, 2014 by russtowne

Kindness Was the Name of the Game By Russ Towne In 2012 my wife and I experienced a most unusual baseball game between the Giants and the Yankees. During it we got to see a 5-run homer, a batter run … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Children, Commitment, Community, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Inspiring, Making the World a Better Place, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, True Stories I've Written, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , | 24 Comments

A Warm Heart on a Cold Day

Posted on September 9, 2014 by russtowne

From the time I was a young boy all the way through my most of my thirties I tended not to fit in with most of my peers. I was introverted, socially awkward, lacked confidence, and often felt shunned and … Continue reading →

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The Kindness Connection

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

Kindness creates connections and miracles occur. With Love, Russ

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What if…

Posted on August 9, 2014 by russtowne

What if in an afterlife roles get reversed, with those who were kind being kindly treated, and those who were unkind being treated unkindly? Wait, isn’t that often what already happens in this life? What if those who were unkind … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on August 8, 2014 by russtowne

I very rarely listen to or read “the news” from traditional channels. On average their news stories are far too negative (and often politically motivated and slanted) for me. I focus on the positive by investing time to read and … Continue reading →

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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 →

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