In Others’ Words: An Opportune Time

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, opportunities, Quotes 6 Comments

  So often we look at the time we have and think of what we’re not accomplishing.  And we stress out. Maybe we could change how we think about the time we have. Be more positive about our days — the hours and minutes we are blessed with.  Today is an opportune time to: be kind.  laugh with family and …

In Others’ Words: Life Happens

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perspective, Quotes 9 Comments

There are certain things I wish I’d learned sooner in life.  This is one of them: “What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens.”  Circumstances, both bad and good, come and go. But how I respond in a given situation? That can have a lasting effect on me and on others that lingers for years …

In Others’ Words: Bricks

Beth VogtFaith, Life, Reality 33 Comments

“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” ~David Brinkley (1920 – 2003), American newscaster If somebody throws a brick at me, I’m gonna duck. If somebody throws a verbal brick at me — an insult, an accusation — sometimes I make the mistake of embracing it like it’s …