Tag Archives: struggle

What Do Waves, Games, Heroes, Pack Mules, and Shopping Have in Common?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by russtowne

They are all the subjects of some of my latest poems which can be found at A Grateful Mans Poetry With Love, Russ

Posted in Beauty, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged beauty, humor, poems, poetry, struggle | 4 Comments

For All Who Grieve and Struggle Just to Get Through Each Day

Posted on September 11, 2015 by russtowne

May healing tears become joyous and wash our eyes so we may see with our hearts all the goodness and greatness within ourselves and others, and the miracles all around us. With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Crying, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Death, Feelings/Emotions, Healing, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Loneliness | Tagged heart, joy, miracles, struggle, tears | 8 Comments

What Matters To Me

Posted on September 25, 2012 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to anyone who is in the midst of struggle, heartache, pain, and grief. Dark days of any kind. And especially to those who are searching for their gifts, for the meaning of life, or even the … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Choices, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Growth/Learning, Pain & Grief | Tagged choices, choose, father, fiance', gift, gifts, Grief, heartache, lessons, Life, living, lung, lungs, Mother, pain, reason for living, share, struggle, student, student of life, surgery, Whooping Cough, wisdom, wise, wisely | 30 Comments

For Our Own Benefit Too

Posted on July 13, 2012 by russtowne

Life is a difficult ride. At times all of us will know pain, trouble, loneliness and struggle. That’s why it is so important for us to practice love and kindness. For your own benefit, as well as for others. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, LIfe Lessons, Loneliness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Pain & Grief, Quotes I Love | Tagged believe, benefit, blog, difficult, enjoy, gain, Helping, istopforsuffering, kindness, loneliness, Love, others, pain, saying, struggle, touched, trouble, value, whole-heartedly, wisdom | 2 Comments

Finding Our Way Back To Each Other

Posted on March 18, 2012 by russtowne

I just heard a powerful and inspiring TED talk by Dr. Brene’ Brown about Vulnerability and Shame. I highly recommend that you invest the time to listen to it. Some of my favorite parts: Vulnerability is NOT weakness. Vulnerability is … Continue reading →