Tag Archives: light

Dedicated to those in the Darkness

Posted on May 28, 2019 by russtowne

To those who are in dark, cold, and fear-filled places, I offer and dedicate this poem: Broken Promise An unopened bud A leaf left unfurled A loss of great beauty To a beckoning world Withered by fear From memories and … Continue reading →

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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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Posted on February 14, 2018 by russtowne

    Although it’s been many years since I’ve felt hatred, I’m far from immune to at times being ignorant and feeling fear and envy. May all who suffer from such burdens, as carriers and victims, lose their loads the … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Color

Posted on February 11, 2018 by russtowne

I was delighted by this explosion of color and wanted to share it with you. My family and I were standing in line for a special train ride and this was what was projected onto the wall and ceiling as … Continue reading →

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May Their Loads Be Lightened

Posted on December 11, 2015 by russtowne

May those whose beauty is hidden behind layers of hatred, fear, and ignorance begin to become enlightened so their loads can be lightened. With Love, Russ

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Love and Grace

Posted on March 30, 2014 by russtowne

“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.” – Henry Van Dyke Grace is … Continue reading →

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Light and Shadows

Posted on December 19, 2013 by russtowne

I believe that kindness is growing faster than hatred, as evidenced by so many examples others doing, sharing news of, and being inspired by kindness. Hatred is gradually being driven to ever-diminishing shadows as the light of love grows brighter. … Continue reading →

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Beauty and Light

Posted on September 27, 2013 by russtowne

Source: Ute Lark I believe this saying is true for both life in general and for the beauty and light inside individuals. With Love, Russ

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Astonishing Light

Posted on July 10, 2013 by russtowne

“I wish I could show you, when you are alone or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” -Haviz (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together)

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Some Quotes I Love

Posted on June 20, 2013 by russtowne

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” –Theodore Roosevelt (Source: Online Wellness Network) “strength does not come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you thought you once thought you couldn’t.” –Rikki Rogers (Source Online Wellness Network) … Continue reading →

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