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Whispered Wisdom

It is most often when in silence that I can hear the whispered wisdom of my spirit. Love, Russ

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Hearing the Whispers

A reader recently mentioned something along the lines that knowing who we are is one of the toughest jobs a person can undertake. I agree. I think it is far easier to do so when one removes the distractions, such … Continue reading

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Being Who You Are

“Being who you are is another way of accepting yourself.” –Unknown (Source: tinybuddha) I know this saying has proven true for me. To my surprise, the more of myself I shared with others–idiosyncrasies, weirdness’s, and all–the more I’ve actually liked … Continue reading

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To See How High They Can Fly

Sometimes words start forming in my head And that can be a good place to start But I’m happier with what I write When words start flowing from my heart For it’s from there my spirit sings And helps my … Continue reading

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Choosing What To Follow

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” –Rumi (via Online Wellness Network) I like this quote, and my first thought when reading it was that I didn’t … Continue reading

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Two Talented Teenagers “Let It Be”

What do you get when you combine two talented teenagers who are obviously having a lot of fun with the Beatles’ “Let It Be”? Whatever it is, I’ll bet it makes you smile and lifts your spirit! Love, Russ

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Alignment

Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. – Winston Churchill (Source: Friends Mark and Zach posted this) I believe that a key attribute of success is indeed the ability to go … Continue reading

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The Kindness Connection

It happens every time I experience Love in Action Whether it’s Kindness to me From me Or to others by others I feel a connection To humankind The spirit within me And the universe That makes my heart smile Fills … Continue reading

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What One Does When They Do

When one falls down again and again Getting back up is an important start But it’s what one does when they do That’s a better measure of their heart! –Russ Towne

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Human Hearts and Spirits

“Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the human heart can hold.” …But if I might be so bold While I don’t know the exact amount From what I have found I believe The human spirit Can store … Continue reading

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