Tag Archives: life lessons

88 Important Truths

Posted on May 15, 2019 by russtowne

I enjoyed reading the eighty-eight things listed in the post linked below that the author considered to be important truths and agreed with nearly all of them. I especially liked #11. 88 Important Truths With love, Russ

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Finally Free

Posted on December 27, 2015 by russtowne

I’ve always gained so much more than I thought I’d lost whenever I had the courage to let go of that which I ignorantly clutched so tightly for so long. With Love, Russ

Posted in Attachments, Courage, Decisions, Freedom, LIfe Lessons | Tagged attachment, courage, decisions, freedom, life lessons | 17 Comments

Hang-Dragging

Posted on June 20, 2014 by russtowne

Hang-Dragging By Russ Towne When I was in my thirties a friend invited my sons and I to go with him to an introductory hang-gliding session. Ordinarily that would have been just about the last thing in the world I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, LIfe Lessons, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, True Stories I've Written | Tagged hang-gliding, life lessons, non-fiction, stories | 10 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

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A Wish For You

Posted on April 20, 2014 by russtowne

I’m sometimes such a slow learner in life that the lessons I’m here to be taught must be given to me over and over again. As a result they can be bitter and harsh. May you be so loving and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Uncategorized | Tagged learner, lessons, Life, life lessons, student | 19 Comments

Dreams, and What Actually Happens

Posted on November 9, 2013 by russtowne

I used to say to people, “May your dreams come true.” I’ve learned that quite frequently that isn’t what leads a person to lasting joy. I’m now more likely to say, “May your dreams come true, or may what actually … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Trees and Leaves

Posted on June 3, 2012 by russtowne

A recent blog post from GinaV at Profession for P.E.A.C.E. called “Letting Go and Turning It Over, reminded me that leaves, like our feelings, often go through many changes. They can turn to brilliant colors as temperatures change and passions … Continue reading →

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Might as Well Dance!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by russtowne

I like collecting my favorite sayings and quotes and using them as reminders and affirmations as to important life lessons. I’m especially fond of ones that I believe are true in virtually all cases. I call them “Truisms”. I plan … Continue reading →