Unpacking My One Word for 2022

Beth Vogtchange, choices, encouragement, expectations, Faith, hope, Life, New Year, One Word, perspective, prayer, Quotes, words 11 Comments

@bethvogt   I’m five days into focusing on my One Word for 2022. A quick reminder, because you’re not responsible to remember my One Word: I’m focusing on the word pray. Pray, not prayer. I’m specific about the difference between the two words. Prayer is a noun, a word referring to a person, place, or thing. Pray is a verb, …

How We Create Magic with Handwritten Notes

Beth Vogtchoices, creativity, encouragement, family, Friendship, Fun, hope, kindness, laughter, Life, Love, perspective, Quotes, Relationships, words, Writing 15 Comments

@bethvogt     I accepted a challenge this week. Not a physical challenge involving upping my exercise. Not a health challenge to decrease my calories or carbs. Not a decluttering challenge to attack my closets or my garage. What did I say yes to? I accepted an invitation to a Five-Day Card and Note Writing Challenge, thanks to my writer …

When Words are Powerful Enough to Change Our Perspective

Beth VogtBeth K. Vogt, change, expectations, Friendship, goals, In Others' Words, One Word, perspective, Quotes, words 21 Comments

  @bethvogt It’s that time of year again, friends. What time of year? The time when I ask, “Are you a resolution kind of person or a One Word kind of person?” I’m wrapping up my 14th year choosing One Word for the year and I haven’t missed New Year’s resolutions. At all.  Writing up a list? Don’t miss it. …

In Others’ Words: Remember Your Nice Words

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Quotes, words 12 Comments

Comedian Jerry Lewis died just this past Sunday, August 20. The New York Times hailed him as “a defining figure of American entertainment in the 20th century.” While at times he was controversial, Lewis was also certainly multi-talented, known for his slapstick humor, as well as an actor, singer, producer, director, screenwriter, and humanitarian. Jerry Lewis was also one of my all-time …