Tag Archives: loneliness

Sometimes It Lights an Inextinguishable Fire

Posted on December 19, 2017 by russtowne

Being pushed out of the crowd and into the darkness can help some people find the strength and determination to stand out in the spotlight. With Love, Russ

Posted in Loneliness, Pain & Grief, Sadness and Sorrow, Uncategorized | Tagged determination, Inspiration, loneliness, pain, strength | 2 Comments

Peculiar Perfection

Posted on March 29, 2017 by russtowne

Two lost and hurting hearts Seeking love and protection Risked great pain to come together But found peculiar perfection. With Love, Russ

Posted in Loneliness, Love, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged loneliness, Love, pain, poem, poetry | 9 Comments

A Warm Heart on a Cold Day

Posted on September 9, 2014 by russtowne

From the time I was a young boy all the way through my most of my thirties I tended not to fit in with most of my peers. I was introverted, socially awkward, lacked confidence, and often felt shunned and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Bullying, Challenges, Connection/Connecting, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Goodness, Healing, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Youth | Tagged alone, bullying, childhood, compassion, introverted, kindness, loneliness, taunting, teasing, youth | 29 Comments

Wind and Fire

Posted on February 27, 2013 by russtowne

“Distance does to love what wind does to fire… it extinguishes the weak and fuels the strong.” I love this saying and believe it to be true and profound. This was sent to me by the wonderful lady who married … Continue reading →

Posted in Commitment, Courage, Loneliness, Love, Marriage | Tagged Afghanistan, friends, helicopter, loneliness, Love, marriage, sacrific, service, war | 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

The Most Selfish Thing I’ve Ever Done

Posted on November 25, 2012 by russtowne

The Thanksgiving holiday period is now over. For some dear people in my life, they weren’t wonderful times. For many, the holidays are cold, dark, and lonely. One friend mentioned the challenge of trying to forgive someone who’d hurt them … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Breakthroughs, Challenges, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Forgiveness, Growth/Learning, Loneliness, Patience & Persistence | Tagged acknowledge, acknowledging, ackowledged, Actions, dear, focus, forgave, forgive, forgiving, holiday, holidays, hurt, loneliness, lonely, Love, loved, pain, selfish, selfishly, Thanksgiving, Work, worked | 8 Comments

The Worst Kind Of Loneliness

Posted on September 2, 2012 by russtowne

Most people have been touched by the tragedy of suicide. That saddens me for the person and for the world that is deprived of their gifts. I don’t know what the total answer to that tragedy is, but I’ll bet … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Healing, Loneliness, Making the World a Better Place, Observations | Tagged acid, corrosive acid, faith, false friends, Feel, friends, gift, give, giving, Hope, kind, kindness, loneliness, Love, pain, powe, powerful, share, spirit, suicide | 44 Comments

For Our Own Benefit Too

Posted on July 13, 2012 by russtowne

Life is a difficult ride. At times all of us will know pain, trouble, loneliness and struggle. That’s why it is so important for us to practice love and kindness. For your own benefit, as well as for others. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, LIfe Lessons, Loneliness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Pain & Grief, Quotes I Love | Tagged believe, benefit, blog, difficult, enjoy, gain, Helping, istopforsuffering, kindness, loneliness, Love, others, pain, saying, struggle, touched, trouble, value, whole-heartedly, wisdom | 2 Comments

Making A New Ending and Taking Another Look at Our Beginning

Posted on April 29, 2012 by russtowne

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” –Maria Robinson I saw the above quote from an email from The Wendling Group. In one respect I agree with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Generosity, Healing, LIfe Lessons, Optimism, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts | Tagged abandoned, abandonment, abandonment issues, beginning, beginnings, biological father, ending, endings, Family, friends, Grief, guilt, loneliness, new beginning, new ending, pain, Relationships, siblings, suffering, The Wendling Group. Maria Robinson | 2 Comments

Tears

Posted on March 3, 2012 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to all who are in pain, feeling alone, broken-hearted, and/or grieving–or have been. In other words this is dedicated to everyone. Part of being alive is experiencing pain. For many people, pain can lead to tears, … Continue reading →