Tag Archives: wisdom

Something Wonderful Is About To Happen

Posted on August 31, 2012 by russtowne

“Wake up every morning with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen.” — Unknown (at least to me) Source: Jolyn of theJolynProject.com fame. I truly believe in the wisdom of this approach to life. The more I use … Continue reading →

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Knowledge and Wisdom

Posted on August 31, 2012 by russtowne

“Knowledge is proud that she knows so much. Wisdom is humble that she knows no more.” –William Cowper Source: Onlinewellnessnetwork.com Russ

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Maybe

Posted on July 29, 2012 by russtowne

Andrea Kelly shared a wonderful story about a wise farmer in one of her comments to a post of mine. She said I could share it with all of you. Thank you Andrea!: ‘One day a farmer’s horse ran away. … Continue reading →

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A Wise Man

Posted on July 26, 2012 by russtowne

Albert Einstein is widely known as having been a highly intelligent man. I believe he was always a very wise man. Below are some of his thoughts on a variety of subjects and I believe that much wisdom is contained … Continue reading →

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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 →

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For and Against

Posted on May 29, 2012 by russtowne

When I see news articles about people being against war, global warming, violence, poverty, drugs, crime, and many other things, I’m reminded of a brief story I heard about Mother Teresa. During the Vietnam War, anti-war protesters invited her to … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged concept, Love, Mother Teresa, peace, power, wisdom | 2 Comments

Seeing Rightly With Our Heart

Posted on April 28, 2012 by russtowne

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye.” –Antoine de Saint Exupery I believe there is much truth and wisdom in those words. I saw the above quote at … 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 →

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Follow Your Own Heart

Posted on March 22, 2012 by russtowne

“Follow your own heart, regardless of what others tell you to do. When all is said and done, it’s you who has to live with your decisions and how your heart feels about it.” I don’t know who originated that … Continue reading →

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A “Trying” Person

Posted on March 8, 2012 by russtowne

Every once in a while I still catch myself saying, “I’ll try”. I don’t want to become a “Trying” person. I want to remain a reliable one! There are certain attributes that I’ve most that the people whom I most … Continue reading →