Tag Archives: Love

The Circle of Love?

Posted on February 9, 2014 by russtowne

What if the real meaning of the phrase “The Circle of Life” refers to the giving and receiving of love? With Love, Russ

Posted in LIfe Lessons, Love | Tagged Circle of Life, Life, Love | 12 Comments

In a comment to my most recent post, titled “Blindness”, a reader asked some great questions about what my thoughts were on the underlying message of the story and whether complete sacrifice equaled true love. I thought some of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Marriage, My Beliefs, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged beliefs, heart, Love, Relationships, sacrifice, true love, writing | 10 Comments

Suicide Mission

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I’ve just begun a new story on the blog I created for those who like to read my fictional short stories. The blog is called “Imaginings of a Grateful Man” and can be found at http://imaginingsofagratefulman.com. The new story is … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Love, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged adventure, cliff-hangers, Love, mysteries, mystery, short stories, writing | 12 Comments

Blindness

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I don’t know who wrote it, but I read a story that went something like this: There was once a blind girl who hated herself and everyone else because she couldn’t see. Everyone, that is, except her boyfriend. She loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged blindness, heart, Love, vistion, writing | 19 Comments

Whole-Heartedness

Posted on February 4, 2014 by russtowne

Source: The Other Side of Ugly (April Roble’s Photo) I believe there is much wisdom in these messages. With Love, Russ

Posted in Choices, Love, Quotes I Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged Love, passion, quotes, quotos, Relationships | 10 Comments

When Words Fail Hugs Often Help

Posted on January 30, 2014 by russtowne

It can be frustrating to want to help someone and not know what to do or say. Sometimes when words fail, My Beloved and I just hug each other tightly for as long as it takes, letting the hug do … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Communicating, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Healing, Love, Marriage, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged healing, hug, hugs, Love, overhealm, pain, patience, Relationship | 18 Comments

Cocoons and Sunshine

Posted on January 18, 2014 by russtowne

As I laid in bed this morning, luxuriating in the warmth on my skin, knowing that in a moment I would rise and begin a new day, the seeds of the poem below came to me. I rose, grabbed some … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Loss, Making the World a Better Place, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged beauty, death, decisions, Love, opportunity, poetry, potential, shadows | 18 Comments

Falling

Posted on January 2, 2014 by russtowne

My mind often flows in mysterious ways. I’m in Illinois visiting family. Snow fell last night. Outside my window is a beautiful white vista. My grandtwins are making delightful experimental sounds with their mouths in the background. One crawled for … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Friendship, Gratitude, Healing | Tagged Anger, compassion, daughter, despair, desperation, frindship, Grief, Illinois, illness, kindness, Love, man, men, parenting, poison, power, strength, wretch | 21 Comments

Priceless Gifts from a Homeless Stranger

Posted on December 25, 2013 by russtowne

I almost didn’t notice her as I drove by on the way back from a last-minute shopping run for forgotten items for Christmas dinner with extended family. She was all alone laying on a sidewalk on Christmas Day. The sight … Continue reading →

Posted in Gifts, Gratitude, Healing, Hope, Loneliness, Loss | Tagged Christmas, dinner, gifts, homeless, humble, Love, meal, priceless, Trust, woman | 49 Comments

Have Yourself a Merry…

Posted on December 23, 2013 by russtowne

A friend in Nashville named Robin Ruddy played the song and created the attached video. This is being sent for all who celebrate Christmas. For all who celebrate other holidays or simply celebrate life, may this season and the new … Continue reading →