Author Archives: Beth W.

About Beth W.

I try to look for the positive in the people and situations I come in contact with! I believe in the power of positive thinking and I believe that even challenging circumstances can be learning experiences if we have a positive mindset! I'm having fun blogging at: http://picturingpositive.com

Choose Your People

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Beth W.

I used to think life could be shared with anyone, but now I know choosing the right people is pretty important. Bob Goff in “Love Does” I am about halfway through the latest audio book by Bob Goff, “Love Does”. … Continue reading →

Posted in friendship, relationships | Tagged Bob Goff, choosing companions, hitchhiking, Love Does | 2 Comments

Patience Pays Off!

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Beth W.

You cannot expect miracles to happen overnight. Be patient, be loving, and little by little the change you seek will come. Leon Brown I was absolutely delighted this morning when I went outside to find that my eyeliner lilies were … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, patience, persevere | Tagged blooming, eyeliner lilies, gardening, patience, persistence, wait for it | 11 Comments

Friendship

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Beth W.

A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have. Irish Proverb

Posted in friendship, gardening | Tagged friendship, garden gnome, garden ideas, Irish proverb, tree decorations | 7 Comments

There is a time for everything

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Beth W.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8King James Version 3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance | Tagged a time for everything, Ecclesiastes, gardening, lessons from Footlose, to everything there is a season | 7 Comments

Love Letter to My Gardens (or Why Gardening is Better Than Dating)

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Beth W.

After a very brief foray into the world of online dating, I have decided that I will stick to my flower and vegetable gardens. I’m sure there are some lovely gentlemen out there in the land of match.com and zoosk, … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Me | Tagged elephant ear, foxglove, gardening, gardening instead of dating, heart, love, online dating, strawberry, violas | 21 Comments

Blessed Night

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Beth W.

If there were no night, we would not appreciate the day, nor could we see the stars and the vastness of the heavens. We must partake of the bitter with the sweet. There is a divine purpose in the adversities … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Me | Tagged adversity, James E. Faust, sky, stars, watercolor | 8 Comments

Love Them Anyway

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Beth W.

People are unrealistic, illogical and self-centered. Love them anyway. Mother Teresa I recently finished listening to the audiobook Everybody, Always by Bob Goff. I sincerely enjoyed it and can’t wait to hear his latest, Love Does when it is available … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, love, patience | Tagged Bob Goff, bucket, Everybody Always, forgiveness, love, Mother Teresa, patience, tolerance | Leave a comment

Thank God for the Givers!

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Beth W.

There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better. Marlo Thomas The world is made up of givers and takers. At some time we have all given … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, Nature, thankfulness | Tagged family, givers, gnome staircase, hike, Nature, takers, thankful, yard art | 19 Comments

Spreading My Wings

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Beth W.

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly. Richard Bach Today was a milestone day for me. It marks my last day of therapy. When I first started last February, I was a much … Continue reading →

Posted in anticipating good, feelings, Love Yourself, persevere, watercolor practice | Tagged accomplishment, Butterfly, caterpillar, chrysalis, spreading my wings, therapy, watercolor | 26 Comments

My Dad is the BEST!❤

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Beth W.

My sister and brothers and I hit the jackpot when it came to our Dad. He is the absolute best Dad we could ever ask for. He is a shining example of what a husband and father should be. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Fathers | Tagged corny jokes, Dad, father, Father's Day, generous, good example, loving | 9 Comments

Almost There

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Beth W.

After a lot of thought, I decided I was ready to dip my toe into the river of online dating. After being told I may have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince (not literally 😄), I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, moving on | Tagged anticipating good, Dating, enjoy life, hope, letting go, relationships | 6 Comments

Miss You Mom

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Beth W.

Tomorrow, June 16th, will be one year since my Mom died. It still feels surreal and there are times when I think, “I need to ask Mom about…” and pause to remember I can’t. Well, I can ask, but I … Continue reading →