“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 340–Don’t Waste Your Life on Worries and Stress and Fears
Don’t sleepwalk through life
I aim to illustrate and Deepen Contemplation Together
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY AND BETTER!

*** A world-class juggler/performer.
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Going through a 37-day coma — Yikes!
*** This blog is best 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 quite pleasant.
*** 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.
*** In 2025, I met Jennifer. We are sooo happy together!
*** Regretfully, we broke up.
*** I have a great deal of love for someone.
*** But I have not yet found them.
*** Always remember, the past is a teacher; learn from what happens and move on.
*** Every day is better than the day before.
*** Remember, the future will come.
*** All you have is “now”—ALWAYS!
*** Make each “NOW” excellent!
*** You should not be allowed to die until you have done something to advance people.
*** 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
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 a new and different experience for me every time—I love it! In other words, I hope to continually enrich your life and elevate you to a higher level of achievement. Your life should always be starting anew — a better life each time! You should not be allowed to die until you have done something to advance human life.

I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before you pass away?
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 lead better lives.
We all need to help each other reach a higher level.

MY EXPERIENCES

You already know a great deal about my writing, and I want to remind you of the key ideas that are most important to me. I can provide you with additional thoughts on how I can assist you.

I hope to share ideas from my life to help you live a better life.

Remember — only you know what is best for you.

And — you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!

     
A NEW WORD DAILY!
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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
   
As you know, right now I am living at a brain injury rehab, basically a hospital, where I cannot do what I want. I used to think I was trapped in my van traveling, now it seems I am trapped here.
 
I’m out here alone.
Yes, I am lonely.
For most of my life, I have had a partner to be with; now, I have no one.
We have a limited time on Earth.
We must do what we love.
We must be with people we love and who fulfill us.
     
In fact, I recently met someone online, and we have fallen in love.
You will learn more later. 

WELCOME THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT! 

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BLOG 340–Don’t Waste Your Life on Worries and Stress and Fears
   
Worrying about the future doesn’t change anything; instead, it prevents you from enjoying the present. So, even though I have gone through major changes, I must not worry about what “might” come up. There will be more changes, just as there will with you; we can’t dwell on any “bad” that might come.
 
My latest major change is the extraction of all my lower teeth. I’m having to use my tongue to push stuff up against my upper teeth, which are still there, to chew. A strange way to eat, but I’ve gotten used to it. This is a strange change that I signed up for. It’s quite difficult, but in the end, things will work out well.
   
Redirect your energy and focus on the aspects of life where your efforts can make a meaningful difference, rather than on situations and outcomes that are beyond your control.
   
Don’t worry about things you can’t control. This sentiment is echoed in many other phrases and ideas, such as focusing on what you can control rather than wasting energy on what you cannot, and the reminder that “you can’t control the wind, but you can adjust your sails” to navigate life’s unpredictability.
   
Don’t worry about things you can not control. This sentiment is echoed in many other ideas and phrases, such as focus on what you can control rather than wasting time and energy on what you cannot. Remember that you can’t control the wind, but you can adjust your sails to navigate life’s randomness.
   
IN OTHER WORDS >>
Fickleness
Instability
Changeableness
Randomness
Impulsiveness
Variability
Unreliability
Inconstancy
Inconsistency
Fluctuation
YOU CAN CONQUER EACH!
     
Unpredictability is the noun form of the adjective “unpredictable,” referring to the quality of being unable to be known, foreseen, or foretold. It describes something that tends to change suddenly, irregularly, or in unexpected ways, making it difficult to anticipate or know what will happen next.

ALL YOU HAVE IS NOW!
MAKE THINGS FANTASTIC! 

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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 provide a quick and timely burst of wisdom to help us 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 real life. 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, use each day as an opportunity to improve and move 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 impact our brain, behavior, and lives because they make us feel like we are in control of our success and have a sense of 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 transform you and your perspective, helping you overcome excuses, step out of 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. Many other people also feel bad. 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 as soon as you wake up.
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 >>

“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.”
Dale Carnegie
   
“Don’t worry about things you can’t control”.
Matt Haig
   
Whenever you deal with science fiction, you are setting up a world of rules. I think you work hard to establish the rules. And you also have to work even harder to maintain those rules, and within that find excitement and unpredictability and all that stuff.
Joel Edgerton
   
Men, in fact, are excited and looking forward to settling down, having families, and being true partners with women in relationships that are full of excitement, unpredictability, adventure, and loyalty.
Ian K. Smith
   
“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.”
Eckhart Tolle
     
“Don’t worry, be happy.”
Bobby McFerrin
   
“Rule number one is, don’t sweat the small stuff. Rule number two is, it’s all small stuff.”
Robert Eliot
   
“Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere.”
Glenn Turner
   
“Don’t waste your energy on worry.”
Unknown
   
“Worrying is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.”
Erma Bombeck
     
“Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.”
Jack Canfield
     
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn

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 that time is passing more quickly.
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?
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, in every moment.
  
8/30–There was a wasp in the hallway walking around. I decided to save him, in that he could never live in his current situation. I put him in a cup and put a cover over it. I walked outside and let him go on a bush. That made me feel good. If you ever have the chance to help a bug, do so.
     
It’s strange to have clean fingernails.
Normally, I have been in the dirt planting and working in gardens.
Being here, I do not work the dirt; I miss it.
How about you? Do you have dirt under your fingernails?
   
8/31–Sunday today, things are very slow.
     
9/1–On this Labor Day, there was a hamburger and hot dog barbecue outside. I went out to join them and got a plate of potatoes and beans, along with one hamburger. I had forgotten I had no bottom teeth to chew with, then the burger had to go in the trash.
   
Nice to see everyone went outside. There were plenty of wheelchairs and canes. I’m glad that I am doing better than many of them. Inside, where the bedrooms are, I often hear yelling and moaning. At times, this is like a real hospital. It kind of scares me. The guy across the hall from me is often moaning loudly; they just have to sit with him.
       
9/2–At about 4 am, someone came by and said they were “making their rounds.” I had already been up, but it is hard to understand why someone has to “Check on me.” It seems I’ve lost my privacy, which is a difficult thing to face.
   
Went to a follow-up visit to the doctor. He had drawn blood last time and it was sent out to a lab to check it. He said everything looks great. That’s good news, in that I want to live beyond the age of 100. Will you join me in making this a goal for yourself?
   
9/3–This morning, as a group, we went to https://cleantheworld.org/
Sorted used soap again. Before it goes out to people, it goes through a big sanitary process. What comes out the other end is wonderful, used soap.
   
I found a place of grass about 5”x7” where I can juggle! It will be better than juggling in my room. Yet, my asthma comes up so quickly when I just throw things around.
   
Today I heard a video on YouTube that Elon Musk put together. YOU and I have so much left in our life to help others. Watch this and make changes where necessary >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrQlN-JoFvg
   
Here’s another video to inspire you >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qatAG9cIHC4
         
MY SELF >>
My story isn’t finished yet; I have so much to live for.
I want to change the lives of people for the better, even those I don’t know.
You know I want to live beyond 100, I feel I haven’t even started to live yet.
My story has more chapters to come.
I am still capable of remarkable transformation.
There are still people out there who need to hear my story to motivate them for excellence.
I know there are people out there who need me to come alive again.
I know I have much more to add to the world!
         
If you are over 60 years old–YOU HAVE MUCH TO DO TO ADD TO THE WORLD!

The photo of me–very young. 

9/4–This morning, I went back to the Podiatry doctor about the plantar wart he took off. Things have healed well, but he wants to meet with me again in four weeks. I don’t know why, perhaps just for the payment from the insurance company?
 
I worked on my juggling today with the help of my therapist, Maryann. Things are getting better and better with my throwing things in the air and catching them.
   
9/5–My juggling is improving daily, I like that.
     
My friend, Dino, who works for NeuroRestorative, just told me about ChatGPT to add to my blog.
You will read changes and advancements next week. Do you use this program?  
Tell me about it, please. 

MAKE THIS DAY GREAT FOR YOU!
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW (DAILY) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

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THE GARDEN THIS WEEK 
I keep this section on gardening.
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 put a lot of effort into establishing our vegetable garden.

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 >>
This week, when you think of ANY worry, stop yourself, think, and straighten your thinking.
Make it a new habit.
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NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 341: Become the Best Version of Yourself! (Ya, YOU)
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

ALWAYS REMEMBER,
YOUR PRESENT SITUATION IS NOT YOUR FINAL DESTINATION,
THE BEST IS YET TO COME!