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

Tangle Tuesday – 3/7/23☘

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Beth F.

A quick little post for “Tangle Tuesday” featuring proverbs from many countries/cultures. Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, drawing, Tangle Tuesday, zentangle | Tagged Irish proverb, Leprechaun gnome, Proverbs, St. Patrick's Day, zentangle | 9 Comments

Thoughtful Thursday – 2/23/23

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Beth F.

What would you do with a snow day? 🙂 Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, drawing, snow day, Thoughtful Thursday | Tagged Bertrand Russell, drawing, enjoy, little pig drawing, snow, snow day, wasting time, zentangle | 8 Comments

Love is worth celebrating, no matter your status ❤️

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Beth F.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in whatever way makes you happiest! ❤ Continue reading →

Posted in Carpe Diem, creativity, happiness, love, Love Yourself, Valentine's Day | Tagged Buddha, Karl A. Menninger, love, love yourself, roses, staying in for Valentine's Day, valentine's day celebration ideas, Valentine's Day, Victor Hugo | 11 Comments

Keep Learning!

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Beth F.

Keep learning to stay young! Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, Carpe Diem, completing tasks, creativity, Embrace Life, living life to the fullest, variety | Tagged community education classes, dog training, drawing, fun, Keep learning, languages, mental fitness, puzzle, staying young, Walt Disney, zentangle | 8 Comments

Christmas – A Time to be grateful

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Beth F.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas celebration! My Christmas Eve was a bit more low-key than usual because my Dad, my daughter and several of my nieces weren’t there. We had a fun time, though. We have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, accomplishment, Baking, Celebrate, Christmas, friendship, living life to the fullest, relationships, Relatives | Tagged blanket, celebration, Christmas, family, gift exchange, my first gun, Robert Frost, Robert Frost James Allen, thoughtfulness, zentangles | 18 Comments

Winter Wednesday ❄️

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Beth F.

While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best. Tom Allen Advice is like snow – the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind. Samuel … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Seasons, Winter | Tagged bundle up, cold weather, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, snow, Tom Allen, Winter, winter Wednesday | 23 Comments

The Magic Thread

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Beth F.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. Buddha Maybe it is the colder weather and darker mornings that make me long for the weekends so I can sleep … Continue reading →