Author Archives: Beth F.

About Beth F.

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

Be like the Bee!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Beth F.

The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors but because she labors for others. ~ Saint John Chrysostom

Posted in gardening, helping others, Nature | Tagged bee, Saint John Chrysostom, sunflower | Leave a comment

Window

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Beth F.

Here is a photo I took of an ancient Roman window still standing in Les Baux de Provence, France. The writing on the window says “After Darkness, Light” I found a few other window quotes to go along with it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Vacation | Tagged France, Les Baux de Provence, Roman window | 5 Comments

Make a Difference!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Beth F.

World Vision: Sponsor A Child I have thought many times about sponsoring a child, but the thought came in and out of my head without any action being taken on my part. After listening to the wonderful, inspirational words of … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, helping others | Tagged Albania, Child sponsorship, helping others, make a difference, starfish, World Vision | 8 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Beth F.

This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is “Inside”. The most impressive structure I’ve ever been inside is the Colosseum in Rome. One can almost imagine while walking around how loud it must have been when filled with gladiators fighting lions or … Continue reading →

Posted in Vacation, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Colosseum, Inside, postaday, Rome, Wordpress Weekly Photo Challenge | 14 Comments

RX for a Better World – Follow the Golden Rule

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Beth F.

According to Dictionary.reference.com, the Golden Rule is defined as follows: golden rule noun 1.a rule of ethical conduct, usually phrased “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” or, as in theSermon on the Mount, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them.” Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31. I had the opportunity to hear Immaculée Ilibagiza speak last Wednesday night. What a dynamic, positive person she is. In the Rwanda genocide she … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, relationships | Tagged compassion, Golden Rule, Immaculée Ilibagiza, Karen Armstrong, kindness | 2 Comments

Wise Words for Wednesday (Yes, I love alliteration!)

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Beth F.

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. ~Marcus Aurelius When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, Learning, living life to the fullest, Uncategorized | Tagged Marcus Aurelius, quotes, Rome, wisdom | 1 Comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual POV

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Beth F.

When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life inside the world. Try not to bash into the walls too much. Try to have … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, Nature, originality, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged different perspective, point of view, postaday, seeing things differently, Steve Jobs, Weekly Photo Challenge, WordPress | 11 Comments

Keep your eyes open…you never know what you might see!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Beth F.

While visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial to view the evening lighting ceremony, we were lucky enough to get to see a mother mountain goat and her baby grazing on some prairie grass near the entrance. The lighting ceremony was very … Continue reading →

Posted in keep your eyes open, Nature | Tagged keeping eyes open, lighting ceremony, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, mountain goat | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Beth F.

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. – Jacques Yves Cousteau When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing – just sitting and looking at the sea, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful, Nature, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged calm, Mediterranean, Newport, Nice, ocean, postaday, sea, sunset, Weekly Wordpress Photo Challenge | 27 Comments

Backs of Things – Sunday Stills Photo Challenge

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Beth F.

It is of the small joys and little pleasures that the greatest of our days are built. – Mary Anne Radmacher Here’s my submission for the Sunday Stills Challenge, “Backs of Things”. Obviously the photo shows people, not things. … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Me, living life to the fullest, Vacation | Tagged backs of things, San Diego, simple pleasures, Sunday Stills Photo Challenge | 2 Comments

Reach your destination one step at a time!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Beth F.

The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps-we must step up the stairs. – Vance Havner What an excellent bit of advice! I think so often we know the steps … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, completing tasks, persevere | Tagged goal-setting, Italy, steps, Vance Havner | 1 Comment

Daily Prompt: Learning

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Beth F.

Today’s WordPress Daily Prompt is as follows: Another school semester will soon begin. If you’re in school, are you looking forward to starting classes? If you’re out of school, what do you miss about it — or are you glad those … Continue reading →