Tag Archives: Love

A Key Source of Light

Posted on June 25, 2012 by russtowne

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” -Rumi We all get wounded in many ways. It is part of the experience of life. But in exchange for the the pain we are offered several huge gifts that … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Choices, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, Healing, Observations, Quotes I Love | Tagged appreciate, compassion, darkest hours, empathy, gain, gifts, healing, kindness, light, Love, pain, patience, persistence, receive, Rumi, within reach, wounds | 2 Comments

My Sweeteners

Posted on June 24, 2012 by russtowne

They say that if life gives you lemons make lemonade, but it has been my experience that lemonade made only with lemons is a recipe for a very bitter brew and life–and believe me I’ve tried! I’ve found that adding … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Love, Observations, Quotes I Love | Tagged gratitude, kindness, lemonade, lemons, Life, Love | 2 Comments

A Dance of Love From Around the World

Posted on June 21, 2012 by russtowne

I felt so connected and hopeful while watching this, and the afterglow remains. Russ

Posted in Creativity, Fun Vids, Inspiring, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged afterglow, connected, dance, Hope, hopeful, Love, Matt, people, world | 2 Comments

Being Heard

Posted on June 21, 2012 by russtowne

“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” –David W. Augsburger I believe in the truth and wisdom of this quote. I saw it at mindfuldiary at http://mindfuldiary.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/pretty-flowers/ and would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged David W. Augsburger, hear, heard, Love, loved, Mindfuldiary | 4 Comments

21 Photos of Kindness in Action

Posted on June 21, 2012 by russtowne

A friend shared this touching and heart-warming set of photos and I wanted to share them with you, my internet friends. http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/pictures-that-will-restore-your-faith-in-humanity

Posted in Courage, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Generosity, Inspiring, Making the World a Better Place, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged compassion, courage, generosity, kindness, Love, making the world a better place, photos | Leave a comment

What Is That?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by russtowne

A touching reminder to parents and to grown children. For parents who regret how they parented, this could be a wonderful time to begin to build or re-build your relationship with your child/children. For children who grew up and have … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Growth/Learning, Healing, Parenting, Relationship Lessons Learned, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged bird, child, daughter, father, Love, Mother, parent, son, sparrow, what is that | 6 Comments

Family Nights

Posted on June 15, 2012 by russtowne

Picture if you will all the noise and people during rush hour in Grand Central Station, the commotion and energy of a busy dog park, the love and joy of a raucous religious revival, the laughter and entertainment of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Humor, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged circus, daughter, daughter-inlaw, dogs, Family, Family Night, Family Nights, Grand Central Station, king, Love, son | 6 Comments

Strongest Dad In The World

Posted on June 15, 2012 by russtowne

I’d read some prior articles about this incredible father but learned much more about this dad and his son in this heart-warming article. Russ Strongest Dad in the World Rick Reilly for Sports Illustrated I try to be a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Creativity, Growth/Learning, Healing, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Optimism, Parenting, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged awesome, awesome feeling, Boston Marathon, dad, Dick Hot, father, Father's Day, feeling, Hawaii, Hoyt, Hoyts, inspiring, Irnonman, Love, marathon, Rick Hoyt, Rick Reilly, run, son, Sports Illustrated, swim, triathlon, walk, Winchester | 2 Comments

Shadow Of Our Love

Posted on June 13, 2012 by russtowne

First, an apology to those who read my posts because they tend to find them to be be uplifting, heart-warming, and/or funny–well, at least I ATTEMPT to write them that way. I have a great life and hope this blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged burn, dying love, fire, flame, funny, heart-warming, inspiring, Love, sad, smile, song, song lyric | 8 Comments

Paradise

Posted on June 10, 2012 by russtowne

My beloved wife and I spent today in paradise. We walked in an ancient redwood forest along a large creek with clear flowing water, small waterfalls, and deep pools. All around us towered my favorite tree as we walked among … Continue reading →