Tag Archives: Love

A Play that Changed Hearts and Lives

Posted on November 7, 2013 by russtowne

http://elitedaily.com/news/world/can-learn-lot-middle-school-football-team-video/ Some plays change the course of games. This one changed hearts and lives. I highly recommend that you watch this short clip until the end. With Love, Russ

Posted in Acceptance, Action, Choices, Community, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

It’s a Matter of on What We Choose To Focus

Posted on November 6, 2013 by russtowne

While we are focusing on fear, worry, or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or love. ~ Bo Bennett (Source: Smile at me) With Love, Russ

Posted in Choices, Fear, Joy & Happiness, Quotes I Love | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

This Is How Peace Starts…

Posted on November 4, 2013 by russtowne

…not with a mob, but with a lone and scared person who listens to their heart. With Love, Russ In 1996, something pretty amazing happened in Ann Arbor. Maybe you remember, maybe you don’t. But it basically went something like … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakthroughs, Courage, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

Where It Matters

Posted on November 3, 2013 by russtowne

Our love is perfect. And even though we may not be, our love creates a bridge that spans over our imperfections and joins us where it matters. ~ Steve Maraboli ~ (Source: Ute Lark shared Precious World’s post)

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“From the Heart of a Grateful Man”

Posted on November 2, 2013 by russtowne

I began work this morning on my first non-fiction book. It is titled “From the Heart of a Grateful Man”. I love to set aggressive goals for myself and communicate them publicly. It keeps me honest. So, my goal is … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Heart, Life, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

It’s What You See

Posted on October 30, 2013 by russtowne

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” –Henry David Thoreau (Source: Smile at me) May my heart enhance my vision, and spirit shine through my eyes and actions. With Love, Russ

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He’ll Need Someone Who Understands

Posted on October 30, 2013 by russtowne

A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups, and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Love, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

From the Love of Truth

Posted on October 29, 2013 by russtowne

“Simplicity and sincerity generally go hand in hand., as both proceed from the love of truth.” –Mary Wollstonecraft (Source: Ute Lark shared from Precious World) — “Surround yourself with the warmth of positive people. It’s like being wrapped in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Gratitude, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love, Quotos | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Loving Towards Healing

Posted on October 27, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: A friend shared this Exploring the Truth’s photo) I’ve found that most often fighting against something creates more violence and destruction, while loving towards something often creates healing of the human spirit and our world. With Love, Russ

Posted in Healing, Love, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs, Observations | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

The Answer to Someone’s Prayers

Posted on October 20, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: Tige and Daniel) A fast food employee uses an umbrella from an outside table to walk an elderly person to his car in the rain. Love in action. (Source: Let’s Be Positive Together) With Love, Russ

Posted in Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Photos That Touched Me, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments