Tag Archives: people

The Life I’ve Needed To Live

“There is no need to reach high for the stars. They are already within you. Just reach deep into yourself!” ~Unknown I saw the above quote at http://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-message-your-higher-self-wants-you-to-hear/ That concept, combined with the others below have freed me to live … Continue reading

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Those Who Really Belong In Your Life Will Come To You And Stay

“Don’t chase people. Be yourself, do your own thing. The right people–the ones who really belong in your life–will come to you. And stay.” –Will Smith (As seen on a Facebook posting by a friend who appears to have seen … Continue reading

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An Infinite Succession of Presents

(Originally posted on March 30, 2012) “To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. … Continue reading

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Overflowing With Joy

I am touched and honored when I receive a comment that a post about people and animals helping or showing kindness toward others brought tears to readers’ eyes. That’s because I believe such tears occur when eyes experience such a … Continue reading

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A Dance of Love From Around the World

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

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The Beauty Within

Great sculptors can see the beautiful form within a block of granite. It is also possible to see, feel, and experience the beautiful spirit of others regardless of what they look or act like on the outside, and often even … Continue reading

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Bliss In A Great Big Bundle Of Brown Fur

I experienced sheer bliss again last night. As is often the case, I was with Duke, a six-year old Chocolate Lab and constant companion. It started out as a simple trip to the grocery store to buy my wife a … Continue reading

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My Recipe For Life

I believe that most people feel that life is very complex and complicated. That is understandable. There is so much information, regulation, conflicting needs and priorities, entities telling and selling what we need and should do, partisanship and rancor, choices, … Continue reading

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A Great Idea! 55 Watts of Light from a Soda Bottle & the Sun!

Let there be light! I love to hear of simple solutions to long-term problems. In many parts of the world the sun shines intensely but inside the homes of millions of poor people it remains dark even during the light … Continue reading

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Life and Death, Duty and Loss

My wife and I started our day by meeting with several family members and friends at a charity breakfast to raise funds for the Gold Star Moms organization. Gold Star Moms have all lost a child who died in service … Continue reading

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