Tag Archives: living

The Open Window

Posted on June 2, 2015 by russtowne

The Open Window I just opened a window. In the space Of a heart-beat Magic happened. My senses Are aroused By sumptuous melodies Of songbirds Singing so near It seems They’ve flown Into my office To share their gifts With … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Joy & Happiness, Life, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged beauty, Life, living, poems, poetry | 21 Comments

Failure and Well-Lived Lives

Posted on April 2, 2015 by russtowne

I believe the failures never stop for lives well-lived. Failing mightily is part of the package when one attempts to do mighty things. It is what a person does and keeps doing after they fail again and again, and who … Continue reading →

Posted in Failure, My Beliefs, Random Thoughts | Tagged dreams, failure, Life, living, passion, Success | 19 Comments

“Slices of Life” to be Released in September!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by russtowne

I’m delighted to tell you that the anthology of non-fiction stories titled “Slices of Life” will be released in less than 30 days! I’m immensely grateful to the fifteen writers who are participating in this project and have patiently waited … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged books, children, dream, dreams, fiction, Ki-Gra, Ki-Gra Chipmunk, Life, living, Love, non-fiction, Quinn C. Train, Slices of Life, stories, The Train Who Loved Children | 11 Comments

“Reflections of a Grateful Man”

Posted on December 21, 2013 by russtowne

My latest book, “Reflections of a Grateful Man” was released on Amazon today. Its focus is on life and ways I’ve found to enhance my life and the lives of those around me. http://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Grateful-Man-Russ-Towne/dp/1494346214/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1387653454&sr=8-3&keywords=Russ+Towne With Love, Russ

Posted in Life, My Beliefs, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Observations, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged "Reflections of a Grateful Man", author, enhance, enhancement, grateful, gratitude, life enhancer, living, reflections, short stories, write, writer | 15 Comments

Living Life Inside Out

Posted on December 12, 2013 by russtowne

A recent post by Peter Wells at Counting Ducks mentioned a phrase something along the lines of “Living life inside out”. That reminded me of a post I’d written some time ago with a similar theme and I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Authentic Living, Friendship, Gratitude | Tagged acceptance, authentic living, authenticity, friends, Friendship, gratitude, Life, living, Love, Peter Wells | 13 Comments

Precious Gems

Posted on May 18, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: I Stop For Suffering shared Tao & Zen’s photo) The Cosmos is filled with precious gems. I want to offer a handful of them to you this morning. Each moment you are alive is a gem, shining through and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Awareness, Gratitude, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Quotes I Love, Wisdom | Tagged breathe gently, cherish, distress, Earth, embrace life, embrace your heritage, enjoy, Happiness, heritage, I Stop For Suffering, in your arms, living, miracles, Our true Heritage, photo, photograph, precious gems, quote, stream, Tao, Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen | 5 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 →

Posted in Acceptance, Adversity, Challenges, Gifts, LIfe Lessons | Tagged abled, disabled, eye contact, gifts, greet, hello, labeled, learned, Life, living, Love, smile, talk with, welcome | 10 Comments

The Life I’ve Needed To Live

Posted on October 5, 2012 by russtowne

“There is no need to reach high for the stars. They are already within you. Just reach deep into yourself!” ~Unknown I saw the above quote at http://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-message-your-higher-self-wants-you-to-hear/ That concept, combined with the others below have freed me to live … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Following Your Passion, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, Joy & Happiness, Quotes I Love | Tagged beautiful, creative, deep, free, freed, friends, fun, good, hear, heart, High, higher, kind, knowing, Life, living, Love, loved ones, loving, people, self, sharing, stars, support, supportive, Tiny Buddha, understanding, voice, within, won, yourself | 15 Comments

What Matters To Me

Posted on September 25, 2012 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to anyone who is in the midst of struggle, heartache, pain, and grief. Dark days of any kind. And especially to those who are searching for their gifts, for the meaning of life, or even the … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Choices, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Growth/Learning, Pain & Grief | Tagged choices, choose, father, fiance', gift, gifts, Grief, heartache, lessons, Life, living, lung, lungs, Mother, pain, reason for living, share, struggle, student, student of life, surgery, Whooping Cough, wisdom, wise, wisely | 30 Comments

Send In the Cavalry!

Posted on June 30, 2012 by russtowne

As our children got into their mid to-later-teen years, they and their friends used to “hang out” a lot at our house, and usually in our living room. It probably had a lot to do with the fact that My … Continue reading →