Tag Archives: making the world a better place

A Monstrously Good Idea

Posted on December 23, 2015 by russtowne

A Monstrously Good Idea A mother at her wit’s end is helped by a stranger in an unusual way. I enjoyed this story and think you will too. With Love, Russ http://kindnessblog.com/2015/12/22/shopping-5-days-before-christmas-and-the-kindness-of-one-family-to-mine-2/

Posted in Compassion, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place | Tagged compassion, kindness, making the world a better place | Leave a comment

I think it has been quite awhile since I provided an update to you regarding my songwriting. It is so much faster and cheaper for me to create and share poems that I focus much of my creative time writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Poetry I Wrote, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged "Don't Laugh At Me", anti-bullying, doing what I love, following my dream, having a positive impact, Kevin Harris, lyricist, lyrics, making the world a better place, music, passion, poems, poetry, rewarding, schools, song, Songwriting, songwriting class, Steve Seskin | 23 Comments

People and Trash Making Beautiful Music Together

Posted on December 8, 2012 by russtowne

Someone is taking trash and making it into musical instruments that poor children are using to play beautiful music together. Another example where creative and caring people are creating solutions that are making the world a better place for everyone. … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Making the World a Better Place, Music | Tagged beautiful, Caring, kindness, making the world a better place, music, musical, musical instruments, people, trash | 2 Comments

The Most Successful Of All

Posted on December 1, 2012 by russtowne

“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds, –Dalai Lama From my perspective, the world would be even better off if the peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Making the World a Better Place, Observations, Success | Tagged better, Dalai Lama, fervent hope, healers, Hope, kinds, lovers, making, making the world a better place, peacemakers, people, place, restorers, storytellers, successful, world | 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

People Who Rekindle the Inner Spirit

Posted on April 17, 2012 by russtowne

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” -Albert Schweitzer (I … Continue reading →

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To Love What You Do

Posted on April 12, 2012 by russtowne

“To love what you do and feel that it matters–how could anything be more fun? –Katherine Graham I see ever-greater numbers of people around the globe doing what they love while making the world a better place. If you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Random Thoughts | Tagged appreciated, do what you love, energy, experience, feel valued and appreciated. feel, fun, help, Kathleen Graham, Love, love what you do, making the world a better place, passion, talent, valued, wisdom | Leave a comment

I P O Y

Posted on April 11, 2012 by russtowne

I occassionally write the letters “I P O Y” on the bottom of emails and other written communicationss to one of my sons. The reason for doing so takes a little explaining but involves Fred Rogers of “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” … Continue reading →

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Friendship

Posted on March 16, 2012 by russtowne

“It is not so much our friends’ help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us.” -Epicurus, philosopher (c. 341-270 BCE) Based on how long ago Epicurus lives, it seems safe to say that some things … Continue reading →