Tag Archives: Life

Back In the Flow

Posted on February 11, 2013 by russtowne

When I make plans Life often intrudes But I believe that Is just an excuse When I focus on things That help me to grow I find all kinds of time To get back in the flow I make time … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry I Wrote, Time | Tagged flow, grow, growth, intrude, laughter, Life, poem, poetry, sad, sadness | 2 Comments

Not-So-Troubling Blessings

Posted on February 10, 2013 by russtowne

“Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.” Unknown (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) I’m a firm believer in the wisdom of the above words, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Choices, Quotes I Love | Tagged blessing, blessings, gratitude, Life, negative, positive, true | 8 Comments

Becoming the Kind Of Friend I Wanted To Have

Posted on February 4, 2013 by russtowne

There was a time when I was lonely so I tried to make friends and invite more people into my life. Most people declined the invitation. I simply didn’t have enough positive things to offer to them and/or I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Breakthroughs, Challenges, LIfe Lessons | Tagged efforts, Friend, friends, great, Important, invitation, Life, loneliness, lonely, meaningful, time, works | 12 Comments

Casting and Attracting

Posted on February 3, 2013 by russtowne

I just read two questions that were being asked on Facebook: “What are you casting out in life? What are you attracting?” I believe that if one knows the answer to the first question, the second isn’t necessary, for if … Continue reading →

Posted in LIfe Lessons, Observations | Tagged answers, Facebook, Life, questions | 4 Comments

Life Is Like A Camera

Posted on February 2, 2013 by russtowne

This brought a smile to my face and I thought you might enjoy it too. I saw it at: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/I-stop-for-suffering/263956387017672 Thank you, Meg! Russ

Posted in Attittude, LIfe Lessons, Quotes I Love | Tagged camera, Facebook, I Stop For Suffering, Life, shot | Leave a comment

EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE I LEARNED FROM A JIGSAW PUZZLE

Posted on February 1, 2013 by russtowne

I used to love putting together jigsaw puzzles. Then I found that writing song lyrics and poetry provided many of the same benefits, challenges, and attributes–and I got to share them with more people–so it has been several years since … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Life, LIfe Lessons | Tagged Jacquie Sewell, jigsaw, jigsaw puzzle, Life, mikeysfunnies.com, puzzle, Robert Fulghum | 8 Comments

Why Stop At Lemonade?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by russtowne

“When life gives you lemons make lemonade” We’ve all heard that worn-out phrase before But why stop at making lemonade When we can have a whole lemon smorgasbord? We all get a lot of lemons in our lives from time … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attittude, Challenges, Creativity, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged bars, coconuts, cookies, create, fun, lemon merangue pie, lemon pie, lemonade, lemons, Life, limes, pineapples, poem, rum, smorgasbord, tarts, time | 12 Comments

Spirit-Shiners

Posted on January 22, 2013 by russtowne

I just saw a saying that I like: “Spend time with those who make your spirit shine.” (Unknown) That sounds like wisdom to me. I believe the use of such time is really an investment rather than an expenditure, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Making the World a Better Place, Optimism, Quotes I Love | Tagged better, friends, inspired, Life, readers, shine, spirit, spirit-shiner, spirit-shiners, world | 12 Comments

If I Could

Posted on January 19, 2013 by russtowne

Your sorrow shows in your eyes and is etched on your face It reflects a weary spirit that is in a painful place The smiling mask you wear when you say everything’s OK Can’t hide from me the tragedy you … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Forgiveness, Healing, Loneliness, Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote, Strength | Tagged admire, carry on, courage, darkness, faith, festered, fire, Grief, Hope, hottest, hurt, if I could, Life, life's, long, night, pain, strength, suffered, suffering, symptoms | 14 Comments

Abled

Posted on January 15, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve often found that “disabled” people are some of the most “abled” people I know. I’ve learned much about living and life from people who have been labeled disabled. I’ll bet that many of you have found the same. I … Continue reading →