BLOG 321–LIVE WITH PURPOSE!

 “KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 321–LIVE WITH PURPOSE!
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I aim to Illuminate Your Life with my Words.
Do You Wander Aimlessly or Wonder About the Possibilities?
Embark on Your Journey of Self-Discovery and Personal Growth.
Let’s Ignite Moments of Self-reflection and Deep Contemplation Together.
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY AND BETTER!

*** A world-class juggler/performer.
*** The value that every moment has.
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Going through a 37-day coma — Yikes!
*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** It was a life-altering experience that gave me joy.
*** More than just you, I hope I help many others through you.
*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop.
*** If you read through Facebook, see >> kitsummers.com
*** Despite being hit by two trucks, I remain happy.
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die? 
*** I lived in my van for six years, which was very nice.
*** I visited all the US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I got married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** But sadly, our divorce is imminent.
*** What are you genuinely passionate about?
*** What do you want to accomplish?
*** You cannot change the past.
*** Remember, the future will come.
*** All you have is now—ALWAYS!
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRo 

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
I’m sure you have many who assist and teach; I hope I help guide you. I want to lighten your path toward excellence. I am not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is new and different for me each time—I love it! In other words, I hope to continually add to your life and bring you to a higher level. Your life should always be starting again–a better life each time!
     
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual demise?
These words can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life at every age.
Let these ideas motivate and drive you towards self-improvement.
Of course, that leads to helping others have a better life.
We all need to help each other reach a higher level.

           
MY EXPERIENCES
You already know much about my writing, and I want to remind you of these ideas.
My views can provide you with additional thoughts to help you.
I hope to spread ideas from my life so you can live better.
Remember — only you know what is best for you.
And — you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
     
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YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK  —  AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE? 

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OPENING WORDS
Jennifer and I continue to have a fabulous time together.
We spend about 24 hours a day together and can’t get enough of each other.
You will find out more in future blogs.
Jenn wants to use a portion of this blog for her writings.
   
As you know, my van was involved in an accident and I lost a lot.
But I am getting some back,
looking at records of what I purchased from Amazon,
and getting new ones.
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BLOG 321–LIVE WITH PURPOSE!
Why are you here?
What is your aim in life?
How are you helping?
Are you adding to the lives of others?
   
No matter what age or physical condition you might be, you still need to discover what your purpose could be.
     
Living purposefully means engaging in activities and pursuing goals that align with your principles. This, along with contributing to your well-being and happiness, adds to the lives of others. This is not selfish, as you add to others’ lives. It’s about finding meaning and living intentionally rather than simply existing. Yes, you can do it!
   
Living with purpose means aligning your actions with your values and passions, creating a new life that feels fulfilling and meaningful. It’s about intentionally choosing to live in a way that reflects your core beliefs and contributes to something larger than yourself. This can involve setting goals, prioritizing activities that align with your purpose, and making decisions that are true to your values.
     
Could you identify the things you care about?
I’d like you to reflect on what matters most.
Please be sure to recognize your strengths and talents.
Try volunteering.
Imagine your best possible self.
Cultivate positive emotions like gratitude and awe.
   
Look at the people you admire.
This will mean making conscious choices aligned with your values and goals, which will result in a sense of fulfillment and motivation. It’s about actively pursuing what matters most and ensuring your actions contribute to a meaningful life.
     
Fortunately, having a purpose in life is associated with all kinds of benefits. When you have purpose, you get a better life, more desirable health and well-being, longevity, and economic success. It feels good to have a sense of purpose, knowing that you are using your skills to help others in a way that matters to you.
     
Now, how do you find your purpose if it’s not obvious?
Is it something you develop naturally throughout a lifetime?
Can you take steps to encourage more purpose in your life?

The purpose is to cover all areas.
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee.
The building is no longer needed for its original purpose
What does it mean to live purposefully?
Living a life of purpose means prioritizing what truly matters to you according to your values and beliefs and consistently acting on those priorities. Living purposefully is intensely personal; no one can dictate your mind’s calling.
     
Answer these questions to find your purpose >>
1) Can you identify the things you care about?
2) I’d like you to reflect on what matters most.
3) Recognize your strengths and talents.
4) Try volunteering.
5) Imagine your best possible self.
6) Cultivate positive emotions like gratitude and awe.Lve with passion, live with purpose
7) Could you look at the people you admire?
8) What are you good at?
9) What have you done that has given you a skill that can be used for a cause?
10) What do you care about in your community?
11) What do you think I’m particularly good at?
12) What do you think I really enjoy?
13) How will I leave my mark on the world?
       
HERE ARE SEVEN AREAS THAT CAN HELP >>
1. Identify the things you care about. Purpose is all about applying your skills toward contributing to the greater good in a way that matters to you. So, identifying what you care about is an essential first step.
   
Some students were asked to visualize what they would do if they had a magic wand and could change anything they wanted (and why). After that, they could use that reflection to consider more solid steps they might take to contribute toward moving the world closer to that ideal.
     
2. Reflect on what matters most. Sometimes it can be hard to single out one or two things that matter most to you because your circle of care and concern is far-ranging. Understanding what you value most may help you narrow your life purpose to something manageable that also truly resonates with you.
   
Looking at common values and ranks, which were most important, least significant, and in between, is effective in helping people clarify their purpose. Once you’re clear on your deepest values, ask yourself >>
What do these values say about you?
How do these values influence your daily life?
How might they relate to what you want to do with the rest of your life?
Doing this exercise can help you discover how to use your values.
   
3. Recognize your strengths and talents, as well as weaknesses. We all have strengths and skills that have helped us through our lifetimes and help make up our unique personalities. But you may be unsure of what you have to offer. It can be helpful to ask others—teachers, friends, family, colleagues, and mentors—for input.
   
4. Try volunteering, there are so many places that need help. Finding purpose involves more than just self-reflection. According to Bronk, it’s also about trying new things and seeing how those activities enable you to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in the world. Volunteering in a community organization focused on something of interest to you could provide you with some experience and do good at the same time.
 
Working with an organization serving others can connect you with people who share your passions and will inspire you. Volunteering has the added benefit of improving our health and longevity, at least for some people.
   
But not all volunteer activities will lead to a sense of purpose. At times volunteering can be deadening. It needs to be engaging. You have to feel you’re accomplishing something.” When you find a good match for you, volunteering will likely “feel right” in some way—not draining, but invigorating.
     
5. Imagine your best possible self–YOU
In The Greater Good’s Purpose Challenge, high school students were asked to imagine themselves at 40 years of age if everything had gone as well as it could have in their lives. Then, they answered questions, like >>
           
What are you doing?
What is important to you?
What do you care about, and why?
The why part is essential because purposes usually emerge from our reasons for caring.
   
“Your motive in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.”
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
   
Those of us who are a bit older can still find these questions valuable. There is something about seeing what you truly want for yourself and the world that can help bring you closer to achieving it, perhaps by focusing on the people and experiences you encounter that may help you get there.
   
6. Cultivate positive emotions like gratitude and awe. To find purpose, it helps to foster positive emotions like awe and gratitude. Each of these emotions is tied to well-being, caring about others, and finding meaning in life, which all help us focus on how we can contribute to the world.
   
There are many ways to cultivate awe and gratitude. We can be inspired by seeing the beauty in nature, recalling an inspirational moment, or juggling more balls than we thought we could. Gratitude can be practiced by keeping a gratitude journal or writing a gratitude letter to someone who helped you.
 

Whatever tools you use, developing gratitude and awe has the added benefit of being good for your emotional well-being, which can give you the energy and motivation you need to carry out your purposeful goals.
   
7. Think of the people you admire. Sometimes, the people we admire most tell us how we might want to contribute to a better world for ourselves. Reading about the work of civil rights leaders or climate activists can give us a moral uplift that can motivate us to work toward the greater good.
     
Looking at these larger-than-life examples can be too intimidating. If so, you can look for everyday people doing good in smaller ways. Maybe you have a friend who volunteers to collect food for the homeless or a colleague whose work in promoting social justice inspires you.

EMBRACE THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT! 

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness, as well as finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
   
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Reading through the quotes below about life can do the trick if you’re looking for a pick-me-up or a healthy dose of motivation. Whether centered around positive affirmations, self-care, or success, life quotes can be powerful inspirational tools.
     
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas give us a quick and timely burst of wisdom to regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
   
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed, amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to the world in real time. Have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
     
“YOU”
Your quality of thinking and how you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determine everything in your life. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
   
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve and get closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work, and it’s next to impossible with your busy schedule. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
   
QUOTES
Motivational quotes affect our brain, behavior, and lives because they make us feel like we are in control of our success and have self-efficacy. Quotes make us believe that we have the confidence to complete a task successfully, which is different from having the motivation to succeed.  
 
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
   
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation when we need it most.
     
WORDS WILL CHANGE YOU!
The correct motivational quote can change you and things, helping you ditch the excuses, escape your comfort zone, and take action. Read these words with an open mind and learn to improve your life.
     
THESE QUOTES
When you read these quotes, you’ll also realize that many other people worldwide are experiencing these feelings. These feelings make you think you’re the only person who could feel this bad. But you’re not. Lots and lots of other people feel bad, too. This is the irony of it. You don’t want other people to feel crappy, but it does make you feel better or at least comforted to know that other people feel just as bad as you.
     
READ CAREFULLY
These quotes can be used when you wake up or prepare for work.
You can write your favorite quotes somewhere where you can see them first thing in the morning.
These quotes are motivating, inspiring, and encouraging.
They will help you see your potential, stay motivated, and see the beauty in every morning.
Use them to your advantage!
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I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS
INSPIRE YOU AND ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>

• “The purpose of life is not to be happy.
  It is to be useful, to be honorable,
  to be compassionate.
  To have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson 
• “The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder – a waif, a nothing, a no-man.”
  — Author Unknown 
• “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” — Robert Byrne
• “It’s not enough to have lived.
  We should be determined to live for something.” — Winston S. Churchill
• “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness.
  Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” — Dalai Lama
• “The soul which has no fixed purpose in life is lost;
  to be everywhere, is to be nowhere.” ― Michel de Montaigne
• “If you can tune into your purpose and align with it.
• Setting goals so that your vision is an expression of that purpose.
  Then life flows much more easily.” ― Jack Canfield
• “The person without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder.” ― Thomas Carlyle
• “The best way to lengthen out our days is to walk steadily and with a purpose.” ― Charles Dickens
• “Life is never made unbearable by circumstances.
  But only by lack of meaning and purpose.” ― Viktor Frankl
• “If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion.
  For your passion will lead you to your purpose.” ― Bishop T.D. Jakes
• “The purpose of life is a life of purpose” ― Robert Byrne
• “The secret of success is constancy to purpose” ― Benjamin Disraeli
• “It’s not enough to have lived.
  We should be determined to live for something.” — Winston S. Churchill
• “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness.
  Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” — Dalai Lama
• “The soul which has no fixed purpose in life is lost;
  to be everywhere, is to be nowhere.” ― Michel de Montaigne
• “If you can tune into your purpose and align with it, setting goals so that your vision is an expression of that purpose, then life flows much more easily.” ― Jack Canfield
• “The person without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder.” ― Thomas Carlyle
• “The best way to lengthen out our days is to walk steadily and with a purpose.” ― Charles Dickens
• “Life is never made unbearable by circumstances. 
  But only by lack of meaning and purpose.” ― Viktor Frankl
• “If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion.
  For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” ― Bishop T.D. Jakes
• “The purpose of life is a life of purpose” ― Robert Byrne
• “The secret of success is constancy to purpose” ― Benjamin Disraeli 

YOU MUST IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

Each week goes by so quickly.
It seems like time is going by faster and faster.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
 
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
You can keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day, each moment!
   
4/26–So much fun with Jennifer making dinner tonight. We have bonded so well as we get to know each other more and more.

Jennifer’s home is in a condo complex with three bedrooms and two bathrooms; it couldn’t be nicer. There are many trees all around, and since we are on the top of the third tier, we can view all the trees, which is very lovely. The condo has a small bedroom that we use as an office.
   
Surprisingly, a small elevator runs for us, a personal elevator.
   
Jennifer has two great cats, but I am very allergic to cats, so we are trying to rehome them. We will also purchase a vehicle and take it on the road in the future.

I am looking forward to getting back to nature. We are planning to find a vehicle and start traveling. You remember my past when I drove all over the US to national parks? That looks to be on my agenda for the upcoming.
     
Perhaps you can help.
Do you have a van or know of someone who has a van which I could acquire?
   
4/27–5/2–Jenn and I did stuff this week, often on our own.
   
5/3—Jennifer is going out to a girly get-together with some friends.
Being a guy, I could not attend—darn.
I spent the morning making a batch of my salsa ( summerssalsa.com ).
As always, it turned out great.

Let me know if you want to make some for yourself; I will send you a recipe. 

THEN, KEEP DOING NEW (DAILY) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

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THE GARDEN THIS WEEK

I keep this section about gardening in.
I do like the skill and hope you do, too.

Winter is here now.
But there are still things you can grow.
And remember about indoor gardening.
     
A self-supporting life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
     
You must look into it.
   
Because I am back on the road.
There will be no more words about the garden.
I do hope Beth keeps it up.
We did a lot of work establishing our vegetable garden.
   
When I drove the van seven years ago,
I grew stuff under the sunroof windows on the top.
I may start that up in my van garden again.
You will find out, of course.

START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!

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ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
Examine your life. Are you aiming toward your passions?
If not, get some directions to make life magnificent!
If your life already has big passions–make them even bigger!
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NEXT BLOG >>
IT’S A SHORT LIFE WE HAVE.
You will find out more next week.
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?