Tag Archives: Life

Truth Finds a Way

Posted on May 27, 2019 by russtowne

Truth always seems to find ways to reach the light. I think that’s another great reason to try to live life in such a way that one never needs to fear the truth. With love, Russ Photo Credit: Peter Oslanec via … Continue reading →

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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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New Audiobook: Reflections from the Heart of a Grateful Man

Posted on January 9, 2019 by russtowne

Reflections from the Heart of a Grateful Man Heartwarming and sometimes humorous true stories and observations about life, its joys, challenges, rewards, heartaches, and triumphs. This is a compilation of most of the work found in two earlier titles, From the … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Wake-Up Call

Posted on September 17, 2018 by russtowne

via Monday Morning Wake-Up Call I really like this, especially these lines: The purpose of life is not to maintain personal comfort; it’s to grow the soul…”The work” does not need to be grand, only fitting. It is guided by … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned the Hard Way

Posted on December 12, 2017 by russtowne

I learned the hard way that having expectations is a choice that leads me down a path to disappointment, and if I linger in disappointment long enough I can find myself in bitterness and misery. When I replace expectations and … Continue reading →

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Without Love

Posted on May 12, 2017 by russtowne

Without love life is but a withered flower. May your days be filled with love and other blessings. Russ

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Irony

Posted on April 19, 2017 by russtowne

The irony Is not lost on me That no matter How hard I try I’ll never know How long I’ll live Until the day I die.   With Love, Russ

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What Works For Me

Posted on April 15, 2017 by russtowne

A reader recently wrote that said she struggled with the “work/live” balance and asked me to let her know if I ever solved it. Many face the same challenge. I have for most of my life. Here is my reply to … Continue reading →

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The Only Limitation

Posted on February 15, 2017 by russtowne

People who believe they have no smiles left inside them are greatly short-changing themselves and the world. Within each of us is a nearly infinite number of potential smiles that is only limited by how many days of life we’re granted. With … Continue reading →

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Life’s Best Moments

Posted on September 16, 2016 by russtowne

Life’s best moments for me are when my heart is touched by the words and actions of others and I feel a universal connection. I’m grateful to all who have created such moments for me, and to all who would … Continue reading →

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