Tag Archives: myself

Seeing Things

Posted on November 13, 2012 by russtowne

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” – Anais Nin If we see things as we are not as they are, then it follows that if I want to experience more good things, it … Continue reading →

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Changing the World

Posted on June 20, 2012 by russtowne

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” — Rumi I love this quote and have learned that when I change myself I change the world, and the … Continue reading →

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“I Gave My Life To Become The Person I Am Right Now”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by russtowne

I just ordered the book “One” by Richard Bach and when the order was confirmed it came with this comment: “I gave my life to become the person I am right now. Was it worth it?” WHOAH! What an unexpected … Continue reading →

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A Gift To Myself

Posted on June 11, 2012 by russtowne

A quote I just read at Genie Speaks at http://geniespeaks.wordpress.com/ that was attributed to Oprah got me to thinking, and then to writing. The quote was: “True forgiveness is when you can say, “Thank you for that experience.”” That statement … Continue reading →

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