In Others’ Words: Where Are You?

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life 6 Comments

Wherever you are … be all there. It’s easy to “be all there” when where I am is a good place to be. When life is going my way. When circumstances are favorable. When all’s well with the world — and when my relationships are peaceful and easy. But being all there — and staying there — when life is careening out …

In Others’ Words: Direction and Focus

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life, quote about choices, quote about life, Quotes 12 Comments

I select a quote for various reasons. A quote may: make me laugh. make me pause and realize, “Now there’s a new way to think about (fill in the blank).” challenge my “I’ve got this all figured out” preconceived idea. give me some practical ways to approach life.   Today’s quote is a bit of practical wisdom that, if heeded, …

In Others’ Words: Where Are You Going?

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life, quote about life 22 Comments

I admit it: Sometimes I want to rush the process. I want to arrive. The problem with that? I end up all confused about my destination. I want to arrive there … and there … and there … and, oh yeah, there too. I start watching where other people are headed (usually other writers) and I think, “I need to …