BLOG 368 — WHY I WRITE

✨KITTING AROUND✨
✨ BLOG 368 — WHY I WRITE ✨
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By KIT SUMMERS — World-Class Juggler to World-Class Comeback

To Learn More about Kit, Go Here >> https://kitsummers.com/about-kit/

Once upon a life, I made gravity nervous—
Headlining at Ballys, tossing clubs with a grin.
Seven of them. A world record—
Because physics loves a good insult. 😄
Then came the truck—the coma.
     
Thirty-seven silent days offstage.
And here I am now—not juggling clubs.
But throwing purpose, grit, and joy.
Balancing healing, catching courage.
Tossing hope sky-high. 🤹‍♂️

    
The mission grew bigger than applause.
Now I lift humans. I write to stay connected.
I write because it’s how I breathe.
If these words help you, too?
That’s magic catching air. 🎉
     
What’s next on Kit’s journey through life?
Back to juggling? Back to life?
Stay with Kit and find out.
Life can get better.
Life will get better. ✨

Part 1)  THE BEGINNINGS
Every week, I wonder whether I’ll have enough material for a full blog post. Yet week after week, the ideas arrive. As you can see, finding something to write about has never been the problem. Each new post feels like the best one I’ve written so far. That makes me wonder—am I improving?
   
The last blog may have been a bit long. The hard part wasn’t writing it; the hard part was deciding what to leave out. That’s often where real writing begins—the editing. Good writing is not only about adding words, but also about having the courage to remove them.
 
So this time, you’ll notice something different.
Fewer words. Tighter thoughts.
A blog trimmed and shaped with a sharper pencil.
Let me know what you think. ✨
   
And between you and me… if a writer keeps showing up every week, sharpening ideas and trimming sentences, improvement isn’t just possible—it’s practically guaranteed. I need to keep tossing the words into the air like juggling clubs. The rhythm gets smoother every time (fewer drops, too.). 🎪✍️

Some of the reasons I write–
1) The pleasure of designing a beautiful sentence.
2) The drive to help push the world in a better direction.
3) To bring back the memories to my mind.
4) To train my brain to remember details.
5) You will eliminate stress.
6) You will be more productive.
7) You will learn more.
8) You will gain awareness of your reality.
9) You will make better decisions.
10) You will overcome tough moments faster.
   
First, there is a quiet joy in building a beautiful sentence. Words can be arranged the way a musician arranges notes or a juggler sends clubs spinning through the air. When the rhythm is right and the balance feels perfect, the sentence almost begins to sing.
   
Second, I write because words can help steer the world in a better direction. A thoughtful line can encourage someone who is struggling, guide someone who feels lost, or gently nudge a person toward a brighter path.
         
Third, writing brings memories back to life. Moments from years ago rise quietly from the past and step onto the page again—clearer, brighter, and more meaningful than before. Scenes you thought were long gone suddenly return: a laugh, a lesson, a turning point, a small moment that once slipped by unnoticed.
     
Fourth, writing trains the brain. Each sentence strengthens your ability to remember details, notice the small wonders of everyday life, and pay attention to the little things most people rush past without ever seeing.
   
When you write regularly, your mind becomes sharper and more observant. Ordinary moments begin to glow with meaning—a laugh across the room, the rhythm of footsteps on a sidewalk, the quiet beauty of a sunrise. Writing teaches you to see life more clearly, and once you begin noticing these small treasures, the world suddenly becomes a much richer place to live. ✨
   
Writing sharpens awareness of reality. Writing forces you to look carefully at what is happening around you and within you. It improves decision-making because your thoughts become clearer when they are visible. And during tough moments, writing becomes a quiet companion. It helps you sort through the storm faster.

As you travel the world, write about your experiences. 

There is another hidden benefit. When we speak, words rush out quickly. They tumble into the air and disappear almost as fast as they arrive. But when we write, we slow down. We pause, search for stronger words, clearer ideas, and better expressions.
       
Thought begins to slow down and grow more careful, more deliberate. Instead of rushing past, ideas pause long enough to be shaped and refined. Words are chosen with greater care, each one placed where it can carry the most meaning.
   
Writing shines a light on those memories, allowing you to see them with wiser eyes and a fuller heart. What once was simply a moment becomes a story, and that story becomes part of the living treasure of your life.
   
Little by little, a structure begins to form—like building a small bridge between your mind and someone else’s. Each sentence becomes another plank, each idea another beam, quietly stretching across the distance between two human beings.
   
Writing slows the mind just enough for thoughts to settle into place, the way a careful builder sets each board so the bridge will hold. Each word becomes a plank. Each sentence is a beam. Slowly, patiently, a sturdy bridge forms—strong enough for one mind to cross over and meet another.
     
And then something wonderful happens. A simple thought leaves your mind and arrives safely in someone else’s. Across that quiet bridge of words, understanding travels—step by step—until two minds that were once separate stand, for a moment, on the very same ground. 🌉✨
   
And that bridge is what writing really is. It is a connection. A quiet pathway where ideas can travel from one human heart to another, carrying understanding, encouragement, and sometimes even a spark that changes a life. ✨ 🌟
 
When we speak, words often rush out in a hurry, tumbling over one another like juggling balls tossed too quickly into the air. But writing slows the mind. It gives thought a place to land, breathe, and find its balance.
     
On the page, we begin searching for clearer ideas, stronger words, and more precise expressions to say what we truly mean. Little by little, the fog lifts, and the message becomes sharper, steadier, and easier for another mind to understand.
     
With that extra time, ideas begin to take shape. Sentence by sentence, a structure forms that allows us to explain ourselves more thoughtfully and share even complex ideas with greater clarity. Writing gives us the chance to say what we really mean—not just quickly, but well. ✍️

PART 2)  THINGS THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK
         Kit’s Daily Delights — Inspiration, Served Fresh.
   
>>>>> March 7
The patio and garden looked pretty good this morning. Not perfect, but good enough to earn a small nod of approval from the unofficial “groundskeeper of the morning.” But the same spot by the street has more butts daily. Yes, a smoker is leaving his butts.
   
Don’t tell anyone, but I’ve developed a tiny experiment out there. I usually grab the two big #10 cans that hold the cigarette butts and quietly redistribute their contents to the exact spot where that one fellow always smokes and flicks them. That little patch of ground is getting quite decorated with butts now. I’m curious to see if he ever notices. Consider it a silent environmental science project.
 
It’s Saturday, which means the whole place moves at half speed. Slow hallways, quiet rooms, long stretches of time. And for some reason, today I’m completely worn out. The kind of tired that sneaks up on you for no clear reason.
 
As I was writing these words, the man across the hall began making low and loud moaning sounds, like someone carrying a great weight that can’t be set down. Brain injuries can change a life in ways that are hard to witness and even harder to understand. I find myself wanting to help, but sometimes the truth is that simply being patient and kind is the only tool available.
     
Earlier, I baked a batch of my famous chocolate chip cookies. People tell me they’re delicious, which I’ll happily believe. I brought a plate of cookies over to the guy across the hall. The nurse who was tending to him sat behind the door, making it hard to see. And, she gets paid for that! Another nurse was coming by, and I asked her if the man could eat cookies. She said no. I try to help as much as I can.
 
The funny part is that I’m not eating them myself. Without my lower teeth, some foods become more of a wrestling match than a snack. And now and then it reminds me of that decision long ago to have them removed—a choice that seemed reasonable at the time and now feels a little ridiculous in hindsight.
   
But life is funny that way. We make choices, we juggle consequences, and we keep going. Sometimes the cookies are for everyone else. And sometimes the win for the day is simply this: the patio looks good, the words are written, and the heart keeps showing up anyway. 🍪
   
Still, the important part is this: I tried to get the man in pain some cookies. I brought the cookies because I wanted to help. Whether anyone acknowledged it or not, the act itself mattered. Kindness does not lose its value just because it goes unnoticed. Some people move through their jobs like shadows, simply passing the hours until their paycheck arrives. That may earn them a living, but it can also quietly waste a life.
     
I would rather be the person who shows up with cookies than the one who never tries at all. 🍪 A small act of kindness can brighten a room, soften a hard day, or remind someone they are not alone. So bring joy where you can. Scatter a little happiness as you walk through the world. In the end, the life we live is measured not by what we receive but by the kindness we give.
   
>>>>> March 8
The morning began with a smile. When I opened my door, the first person I saw was Cara, a nurse here who sometimes reads my blog. It felt good to see a familiar face so early in the day.
 
Living in a place like this means someone checks on you during the night, just to make sure you are still doing alright. And it made me wonder—what would happen if someone wasn’t? Those quiet nighttime visits suddenly make more sense. Or, what if I were dead? 
   
Since it is the second day of the weekend, the place feels slower. The halls are quieter, the rhythm of the day softer. A nurse stopped by a little while ago to take my vitals and bring my medication. One tiny pill arrived in a small plastic cup… and then the cup went straight into the trash. That little moment stuck with me.
   
I had not even touched the cup. It could easily be used again, but instead it became waste in the blink of an eye. It is one of those tiny habits people fall into—doing things the same old way without ever pausing to ask if there might be a better way.
   
Later, I rescued that little cup and gave it a second life. I have always believed that small actions matter. Picking up a cigarette butt, reusing a cup, and sweeping a patio. The world improves when someone decides to care.
   
And then my mind wandered to something else—words.
   
Take the word whatsoever. Long ago, it traveled as two separate companions: what and ever. Over time, language nudged them closer together. A little ‘so’ slipped in between, and before long, the travelers had fused into a single word—whatsoever.
   
Language loves to do that. It experiments. It stretches. It reshapes itself as people play with it. Meanings shift, sounds blend, and new expressions quietly appear. In many ways, language behaves like a juggler tossing bright ideas into the air—sometimes the words spin alone, sometimes they link arms, and sometimes they land together as something entirely new.
     
And that, perhaps, is part of the quiet magic of writing. We are not just using words—we are helping them continue their long, adventurous journey. We often take them down different paths and give the word new meanings.
     
Maybe one day we’ll see words like:
Howcanwedothis?
Iloveyou.
Letsmakeitbetter.
Kitwriteswell.
Careabouttheworld.
   
Not exactly proper grammar, perhaps… but the message would be pretty clear. And in the end, that’s what words—and small actions—are really about. Trying, in our own little ways, to make things a bit better than we found them. 🌱
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Just across the street, something is going up. It’s exciting to watch unfold. A construction project is a bit like a story being written in slow motion—first the land is cleared, then the skeleton rises, and before long, a whole new chapter appears where there used to be only space.
 
You’re noticing something important: momentum. Many projects begin with big plans and bright promises, but then the energy fades, and the site sits quiet for months. When you see machines moving, dirt shifting, and crews returning day after day, it usually means the people behind it are serious about finishing what they started.
   
There’s something quietly inspiring about that. It’s like writing a book. A blank patch of land turning into something useful reminds us that progress often begins the same way in Life—clear the ground, lay a foundation, keep showing up, and build piece by piece.
   
I love the idea of sharing photos as the work continues. 📷 It will be like creating a little time-lapse story together—watching a space slowly transform into something real. I’ll send pictures when I can, and we’ll play detective together and see what kind of structure is rising across the street. Who knows… we might even guess the building before the sign goes up! 🏗️
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This tiredness has settled over me like a heavy blanket I cannot throw off. It pulls at my body and fogs my thoughts. Part of me wants to sleep and escape it for a while, yet I am not even sure sleep would fix it. Sometimes rest helps, and sometimes it only pauses the struggle.
   
The weariness has been creeping in day by day, growing stronger like a slow rising tide. What bothers me most is that I cannot control it. I have always believed that with enough effort, a person can solve problems and push forward. But this is different. It moves on its own terms.
     
Getting out and walking around the block is a wonderful net step. Even something that simple can feel like opening a small window in a stuffy room. Fresh air, moving my legs, seeing a different angle of the same buildings—it reminds the body and the mind that the world is still out there waiting for you.
   
My mind immediately jumped to running laps around the block. That sounds exactly like me—Always looking for the next level, the next challenge, the next way to grow stronger. A juggler’s mind never really retires; it just looks for new things to keep in the air. 🏃‍♂️
   
Checking with Myles about my next step. Places like Neuro Restorative tend to keep a tight grip on things because their job is safety. Sometimes that control can feel like being wrapped in too much bubble wrap. Safe, yes… but not exactly comfortable for someone who has spent a lifetime moving, exploring, and doing things his own way.
     
Still, here’s the encouraging part: every small freedom tends to grow. A walk becomes a longer walk. A longer walk becomes a few laps. A few laps become routine. And routines quietly rebuild strength—body, mind, and confidence. I found a route to run around the building!
 
I’ve rebuilt myself before—more than once.
Most people would have dropped the clubs and
walked off the stage after the things I’ve been through.
But me? I keep stepping back into the arena.
So today it’s a walk around the block.
Tomorrow, it might be two laps or a run.
One step… then another… and suddenly the world gets bigger.
         
Still, even in this heaviness, one thing remains true. Tired or not, I am still here. And sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is simply keep going, one step at a time. And, I’m glad you’re here with me. It makes life better when you have someone with you. You are special. You are a delight.
       
Loneliness can sneak in quietly, can’t it? One moment you’re just sitting there writing, and the next moment the room feels twice as big and twice as empty. When human connection disappears, even the smallest sounds—the footsteps in the hallway, the guy across the hall making those noises—start to feel strange and amplified, like the building itself is talking back.
     
Being in a place where you can’t simply walk outside, wander around, or strike up a casual conversation makes that feeling stronger. Freedom shrinks, and the mind notices it. It’s a peculiar kind of life bubble—people all around you, yet somehow still alone.
     
But here’s the curious thing about loneliness: it often shows up when a person actually cares deeply about people. The fact that you want a connection says something good about the wiring inside you. Some folks drift through life without that spark. I’m not one of them.
     
For now, my world may feel like a quiet waiting room. Strange noises in the hall. Time stretching out. But even a waiting room is not the end of the journey—it is only the pause between chapters. The door will open. A name will be called. Life will move again.
   
In the meantime, the mind wanders. It listens. It observes. It gathers small moments the way a juggler gathers balls before the toss. Even the quiet has something to teach if we are patient enough to hear it. And sometimes, in that stillness, a new idea appears—soft at first, like the first light before sunrise.
   
Words on a page keep you company. But those pages matter. Every sentence you write is a little signal fire saying, “I’m still here.” And somewhere out there, someone reading my words feels less alone because you lit that fire.
   
And who knows—Life has a funny habit of opening doors just when it seemed like all the doors were locked. For the moment, I will just keep writing, keep noticing things, keep being the observant soul who brings cookies and kindness into rooms that could use a little warmth.
   
Even in a strange hallway, a good heart is never truly by itself.
Because a good heart keeps company with itself.
Kindness walks beside it.
Hope sits down next to it.
And somewhere—often unseen—another good heart recognizes it.
   
Two people may never speak, never even meet… yet goodness has a way of sending little signals through the world. A smile. A kind act. A plate of cookies was left at the door. I’ve done that again and again in my life—on stages, juggling clubs, teaching people to toss their first 3 balls, writing words that drift into someone’s morning like sunlight through a window.
   
A hallway might feel lonely.
But a heart like mine turns hallways into crossroads.
And the funny thing about good hearts?
They’re like juggling balls in the air. 🎪
Once one person tosses kindness upward,
someone else often catches it…
and throws it again. I’m glad you caught it.
So the hallway isn’t empty after all.
It’s just waiting for the next throw. 💛
     
>>>>> March 9
Ahhh… the legendary twice-a-week shower ritual strikes again! Monday arrives at 3:33 am; the water flows, and suddenly the world feels a little brighter. There’s something magical about that moment when you step out feeling fresh, awake, and ready to take on the day. It’s like hitting the reset button on the body and the brain.
   
And waking at 3:30 a.m.—that’s the quiet hour when the world is still whispering instead of shouting. Writers, thinkers, and early wanderers know that time well. The mind feels clear, the air seems calmer, and ideas slip onto the page a little easier. Some of the best thoughts in history have been born while the rest of the world was still snoring. 😄
   
I love that I started the day feeling good. That’s no small thing. A good morning is like a strong first throw in a juggling pattern—it sets the rhythm for everything that follows. Follow the bouncing ball as your juggling improves.
   
So here’s to your fresh start today:  A clear mind, a clean slate, and a day full of small victories waiting to happen. Now I’m curious—since you were up so early, what was the first thought that wandered into your mind this morning? 🌅✍️
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For me, Life is lonely being without someone. That longing is deeply human. Wanting someone to care for, kiss, and comfort is simply the heart doing what it was built to do. I’ve lived a big, remarkable life, yet it’s natural to still want that simple closeness at the end of the day.
   
The truth is, connection often shows up while we’re busy living—writing words, sharing kindness, teaching others, and brightening the world the way I already do. The love I’m ready to give is still there, just waiting for the right person to step into your story. 💛
I just wonder—where is she? 
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Maryann just came to my room, and we talked about the words I wrote below about our time together this morning. We had a good talk, as she explained that the two of them had five of us to watch and care for. I see her points and see that she does great for people.
   
She mentioned again how I often write negatively about my time here. Yes, I know that therapists often have to follow certain protocols to do things. I hope more ways to help brain-injured people here will be explored. People have helped me a lot, thank you for that.
     
Here are words I wrote before Maryann and I talked >>
Sometimes the smallest rules can squeeze the joy right out of a simple moment. This morning, there was a walking group. I had mentioned before the person who organizes it—the one who somehow turns an easy, peaceful walk into something stiff with “RULES.” When every step comes with instructions, the fun disappears. So today, I chose not to go.
 
You see, I don’t enjoy walking just for the sake of walking. What makes it meaningful for me is doing something good along the way. When I walk, I like to pick up trash. A bottle here, a wrapper there—tiny acts that quietly make the world a little cleaner for the next person who passes by.
   
I told her that was my plan.
She said I couldn’t. So I didn’t.
   
That was the moment when the walk stopped feeling like a walk and became someone marching a line of puppies down the sidewalk—everyone is expected to behave exactly as commanded. But these are grown adults, each with their own mind and their own way of doing good. The control was terrible.
   
So instead, I came back to my room… and did something much better. I wrote these words for you. And honestly, that felt like a far better walk for the mind. Do you like my words so far? I do like writing to you; it usually brings back great memories.
   
At 11 a.m., it was time for a game of croquet. We all gathered outside and had a good time, though one person—once again—felt the need to enforce every rule and wasn’t very kind about it. That took a little of the joy out of the game for some people, and I could see a few folks getting upset.
     
As for me, I didn’t do very well out there. Not my finest croquet performance, that’s for sure. But even so, we laughed, swung the mallets, and enjoyed being together. And honestly, that’s the part that matters most. Even with the “rule enforcer” in the mix, the game still brought a little fun into the day. 🌿🏏
   
One guy playing was, well, his name goes along with “Ernie”. In the past, I wrote that he didn’t need the walker he used to get everywhere. A few people told me I shouldn’t write something like that, as if I were claiming to know for certain.
   
But now I see him out and about, moving around without the walker at all. Day after day, there he is, walking freely. It caught my attention because the change is so noticeable. Yet, no one has even bothered to thank me for pressing it.
   
So it makes me wonder—what shifted? Maybe strength returned, maybe confidence grew, or maybe he simply realized he could do more than he once thought. Sometimes the body improves quietly, and one day the walker just gets left behind.
     
>>>>> March 10
This morning, I am finishing up putting together a proposal letter for Christopher at https://woodsidemotion.com/. He and his company are interested in developing a TV movie based on my story. I hope this goes through and helps millions of people out in the world.

With this, I’m not just sending a letter—I’m sending a story that has already survived the storm.
And stories like mine don’t just entertain people… they wake people up.
Think about it for a moment >>
A kid somewhere who feels broken.
A parent sitting beside a hospital bed.
A person who believes their best days are behind them.
   
Then one evening they turn on the television… and they see a man who was knocked down harder than most people could imagine — and stood back up anyway.
   
That kind of story travels far.
Much farther than juggling clubs ever could. 🎪
   
Right now, I have two people who are interested in my books and a possible movie adaptation. I am checking them out carefully and don’t want to fall for the wrong thing.
     
Dentist today. It would be about $6,000 for a denture for my lower jaw. This amount is much more than I expected.
   
A slow day today.
Life is like that sometimes.
   
It sounds like you’re noticing both sides of the situation at once—the convenience and the confinement. Living in a place like that can feel like being on a train running on a very strict schedule. 🚆 The doctors are ready, the rides are ready, and the nurses check your vitals like clockwork—morning and night. In many ways, it’s designed for safety. Someone is always watching the gauges to make sure the engine runs smoothly.
     
But for someone like me—someone who has spent a lifetime choosing his own roads, driving vans across the country, juggling clubs under bright lights, building businesses, and writing his own story—that kind of structure can feel tight around the shoulders. It’s helpful, yes. But it also raises the quiet question you’re asking: Could I live like this forever?
   
Probably not. And that’s okay.
Think of this place as a repair shop, not a parking lot. 🔧
They check the vitals. They schedule the doctors. They keep the machine tuned. The goal isn’t to keep you there forever—it’s to help you get strong enough to steer your own vehicle again.
   
And here’s the beautiful part: even inside that routine, you’re still doing what builders of strong lives do. You’re writing. You’re thinking.
You’re observing the world around you.
You’re turning ordinary moments into meaning.
   
Many people go through a place like this and just watch television.
         
I’m building chapters. So tomorrow, when I head to that doctor’s appointment, imagine it as one more tune-up on a remarkable machine that has already survived crashes, comebacks, businesses, books, and thousands of flying clubs spinning through the air.This chapter may have nurses, vital signs, and scheduled rides…  But the story is still mine. ✨
     
>>>>> March 11
Good morning. Slept late today, is 4:30ish late?
This morning, Maryann actually brought
a paper with three choices on it.
What can we work on for OT today?
So wonderful of her to do that for me.
The Choices:
1) Walk outside to pick up trash around the building.
2) Work on standing balance using the floor clock diagram in the therapy guy.
3) Juggle with scarves, balls, or clubs.
I find it miraculous that Maryann offered this for me.
Thank you so much, so great to work with you.
   
We walked the route I usually take while picking up cigarette butts. I wanted her to see just how many there are; it always surprises people. While I’m out there cleaning things up, I’m also quietly working on my balance. Two birds, one stone. 😊
     
My walking while looking for butts is good for my visual scanning, eye-hand coordination, and butt recognition. So, good for my mind and body.  I told her I’d love to be able to walk on my hands while I do it, but somehow I never learned that particular circus trick. How about you—can you walk on your hands?
     
After that, we went to the gym to work on what they call the “clock.” There’s about a five-foot circle marked on the floor like the face of a clock. I stand in the center while a recording calls out numbers, and I have to step quickly to the spot where that number would be, and then step back.
   
It’s a great exercise for balance, awareness, and quick thinking. What time is it, anyway? The stepping can be set for any duration. This morning, I think I did pretty well—always nice when the gears and legs cooperate at the same time. 😊
     
Next, it was time for cards in the therapy room. An entire deck lay spread across the table, face up like a colorful puzzle waiting to be solved. The therapist held a second deck and called out cards while participants scanned the table, searching for the matching one. The exercise trains visual scanning, pattern recognition, and quick identification—simple movements for the eyes and mind that help keep the brain alert and engaged. 🧠✨🃏
     
I watched for a moment, taking it all in, but soon realized the activity wasn’t quite right for me. So I quietly bowed out and moved on, letting others enjoy the challenge while I continued my own path through the morning. Sometimes the smartest move in the game is simply knowing when to step away from the efforts.
       
Today I went to see Dr. Caro. I needed him to send a referral to a “Card” iologist (you know–a professional who likes to play cards often, especially poker).  I am required to see this doctor, a doctor of my heart, for the swelling in my legs, oh boy.
     
One thing that always catches my attention in that office is how much Spanish is spoken. I grew up in San Diego, much closer to Mexico and deeply connected to the Spanish language, yet it almost feels as if more Espanol is spoken here.
   
Languages are fascinating that way. Even English itself shifts and changes depending on where you are—English spoken in England sounds quite different from the version we speak here in the US. And, in Wales (unless you speak Welsh), you can hardly understand the language.
   
Another thing on my mind today is my weight. Right now, I’m at 200 pounds, while my usual and most comfortable weight is around 161. Much of that increase came as the swelling in my leg grew worse. My asthma, too, is a factor. Breathing has become difficult for me at times.
 
I plan to add more exercise to my days and work my way back toward better balance. The challenge, though, is the constant tiredness I’ve been feeling lately. It weighs on me more than the numbers on the scale—but step by step, I’ll keep working to improve things.
       
>>>>> March 12
Morning is morning, and I hope this one arrives softly and treats you kindly. Each day begins right here, in this small moment. From this quiet starting line, we begin building the hours that will follow—thought by thought, step by step. May today unfold gently for you and bring more good moments than you expected.
     
Today, there is only one therapy session scheduled—Cognitive Group at 11 a.m. That is the only official item on the calendar for the entire day.
   
It leaves a lot of open space. I find myself thinking I need to fill more of the day with meaningful activities. I will have to explore ways to do that. Of course, there are some limits on what I’m able to do right now—but even within limits, there are always small directions forward.
     
That sounds like a fine mission for the morning. 🧹🌞

A little cleaning patrol can do more than tidy a place—it wakes up the body, sharpens the eyes, and gives the mind something simple and purposeful to do. Each small piece you pick up is a tiny victory for the world. One less cigarette butt, one less scrap of trash, one more quiet improvement.
     
There’s also something almost meditative about it. Step, look, pick up, move on. Like juggling, really—one small action after another, keeping the pattern going. Stay present, stay balanced, and the rhythm carries you forward.
   
And the funny thing is, while you’re cleaning the outside world, the inside world tends to straighten itself out a bit, too. Thoughts settle. Ideas wander in. Sometimes the best sentences for a blog or a book show up while your hands are busy doing something simple.
   
So off I go, Captain of the Morning Patrol. 🚶‍♂️
Sweep the territory.
Rescue the sidewalk from chaos.
Improve the universe one small act at a time.
Who knows—by the time you come back, you may have cleaned up a few ideas for your next piece of writing, too. ✨
   
Only one therapy was scheduled for today—a cognitive group. Lilly spent most of the session discussing brain injury and the challenges it entails. For many of the others in the room, it was helpful information. For me, though, much of it was familiar territory—things I’ve already learned, experienced, and worked through.  

McDonald’s in Tijuana. Have you been there, Daniel?

At one point, she drew a large thought bubble on the board. Inside it, we began writing different words and ideas, exploring how thoughts form and how they shape our actions. The bubble grew as she added new comments and ideas.
   
People offered their thoughts as she called on them, and, one by one, the bubble slowly filled with words—each a small window into how the mind works. It was interesting to see how many different directions a single thought could take when people began sharing.
   
It was a simple exercise. For some, it probably sparked a new understanding. For me, there wasn’t much that felt new or challenging. Still, sometimes even the quieter sessions are part of the process—another small step along the path.
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CHATGPT SENT ME THESE WORDS >>
That kind of exhaustion can feel like someone quietly turning down the dimmer switch on your whole body. One minute you’re upright and moving… the next minute the energy just slips away. That’s a heavy feeling to carry.
   
And when the tiredness comes from brain injury recovery, it’s not ordinary “I stayed up too late” fatigue. The brain is doing enormous behind-the-scenes work—repairing pathways, processing information, rebuilding skills. Even when you’re sitting still, your brain can be running a marathon in the background. No wonder the body says, “Hey… time to slow down.”
     
So when that wave hits, it isn’t weakness. It’s biology. Your system is asking for a pit stop. Even the best jugglers in the world don’t keep seven clubs in the air forever—they pause, breathe, and reset before the next toss. 🎪
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A few gentle ideas for moments like this:
   
1. Short rest, not surrender.
Close your eyes for 15–20 minutes if you can. Think of it as plugging your battery into the wall, not quitting the day.
   
2. Let the body be heavy.
Sometimes fighting fatigue makes it worse. If you let the tiredness pass through you, it often softens more quickly.
     
3. Tiny victories later.
When the wave passes, do something small: write a paragraph, take a slow walk down the hallway, or just step outside and look at the sky. Little movements keep life flowing.
   
You’ve lived through things that would knock most people completely off the stage—and yet here you are, still juggling ideas, still writing, still thinking about how to help others live better. That’s not a small thing. That’s remarkable resilience.
   
For now, it may simply be rest o’clock. Close your eyes for a bit if you can. Let the brain recharge its batteries. The words, the ideas, and the next juggling toss will still be waiting for you when the energy returns. 🌅
   
There’s something charmingly rebellious about the idea—treating sleep like an annoying meeting you’re required to attend. “Fine, I’ll go… but only because the human body insists.”
   
A lot of people drift through life trying to escape being awake—counting the hours until bedtime, weekends, or retirement. But your attitude flips that on its head. You’ve always seemed to approach life more like a juggler with too many clubs in the air: There’s too much to experience to waste time lying still.
   
Of course, the body eventually waves a little white flag and says, “Alright, partner… recharge time.” Even the best jugglers have to set the clubs down for a while. The trick isn’t avoiding rest—it’s making sure the hours you are awake sparkle a little. ✨
   
And from everything you’ve shared—writing before sunrise, cleaning patrols, turning observations into stories—you clearly squeeze the juice out of the waking hours.
   
A short nap here and there is just a pit stop for the brain engine before you head back out on the track. I do not nap myself, but I am glad it helps so many people.  🏁
   
So enjoy the little shuteye when it comes. The world will still be there when you wake up… and knowing you, you’ll be back juggling ideas, words, and possibilities before most people have finished their first cup of coffee. ☕🎪
   
When we’re young, it feels like the world is too interesting to miss even a few minutes of it. Sleep becomes the annoying referee blowing the whistle: “Time out! Human maintenance required!” 😄
   
But here’s the funny twist life teaches us. Sleep isn’t really stealing time from us—it’s quietly sharpening the tools we use the next day. While your eyes are closed, the brain is backstage doing repairs, organizing memories, and tuning up the mental juggling equipment for tomorrow’s performance. Even the best juggler has to step offstage now and then to polish the clubs.
   
So here I go to enjoy the TV, let my mind drift, and when those eyelids start getting heavy, let them win the argument for a while. A short rest is not lost time—it’s a quiet investment in the next round of living. And tomorrow, the show continues. 🎭✨

>>>>>March 13

Starting my day at 3:30 again this morning, I am ready to do marvelous things in the world.

In the afternoon, I saw Dr. Vineel Sompalli, a cardiologist. He thinks the leg swelling is due to the medication I am taking. So he changed around some of the prescriptions. I hope that will fix my problems. Although there are many more things that are troubling me. I have a couple more appointments set up to see him.

   
Cardiologists are doctors who treat problems with the heart and blood vessels. They help people with conditions like heart attacks, heart failure, high blood pressure, and irregular heartbeats. They use tests such as EKGs and echocardiograms, prescribe medications, and offer advice on healthy living. Some cardiologists focus on general heart care, others perform procedures such as placing stents, and others specialize in treating heart rhythm problems. ❤️
   
Hopefully, my ticker is still behaving.
I will let you know as soon as I know more.
     
CHATGPT sent these words for me >>
The day starts at 3:30 in the morning for you—that’s when the world is still quiet, and the possibilities are wide awake. That kind of start always feels like you’re getting a head start on the universe. While most people are still negotiating with their pillows, you’re already sharpening your pencils and preparing to do marvelous things. That’s a powerful rhythm to live by. 🌅
   
Your 8 a.m. A telehealth visit sounds like one of those necessary little course corrections in life. Sometimes the most productive appointment is the one where you simply say, “This isn’t the right fit.” That’s not failure—that’s navigation. Even the best sailors adjust their sails.
   
And I smiled at your line: “Not that I need it… but.”
That little “but” carries a lot of wisdom.
   
The strongest people in the world still talk things through with others. A psychologist isn’t there because something is wrong with you—they’re there because the mind, like a good juggling routine, benefits from another set of eyes watching the pattern. Sometimes someone outside the act can see the rhythm more clearly.
   
You’ve spent a lifetime doing remarkable things—juggling seven clubs under bright lights, building businesses, writing blogs that stretch into the hundreds, turning accidents into chapters of strength. An active, reflective mind naturally benefits from conversation.
   
Think of it less like therapy and more like mental sparring—a place where ideas stretch their legs and new perspectives sneak into the room.
   
And if the person isn’t the right match? Perfectly fine. Finding the right psychologist is a little like finding the right pair of juggling clubs. Some feel awkward in your hands… and some just fit.
   
Myles helping you search for someone new is a good move. The right person will feel less like an appointment and more like a conversation.
   
Meanwhile, starting your day before the sun has even had its coffee… well, that already tells me something important:
Today doesn’t stand a chance.
You’re already out there living it before most people even wake up. ☀️
So tell me something I’m curious about—
What marvelous thing is first on your list today?

As you might know, I was married to Beth for a couple of years. She ended up kicking me out, and there is a bank loan for a little over one thousand bucks. I cosigned because I had good credit. She stopped paying and screwed me, much.

PART 3) BLOG 368  — ✨WHY I WRITE✨   
“Write, right?” I often say with a grin. Words are much lighter than bowling balls—and far easier to juggle before breakfast. I write with a spark in my mind and a warm hope in my heart that somewhere, somehow, these little lines might help someone live a bigger, brighter life. ✨
   
Years ago, I stood beneath bright lights juggling clubs while crowds clapped and cheered. Seven clubs spinning through the air like a tiny wooden galaxy above my head. It was rhythm, courage, timing, and joy all dancing together. When it worked, it felt like magic. When it didn’t… well, gravity always gets the final applause.
   
Writing works much the same way.
   
The hardest part is simply beginning. A blank page can stare back like a silent dare. Your mind fills with questions. Should it be perfect? Brilliant? Wise?
   
But writing doesn’t begin with perfection. It begins with motion. The first word is the first step on a long walk. The first sentence is the first ball tossed into the air. Once something moves, the rest begins to follow.
   
Soon, the page that once looked empty fills with thoughts, stories, and discoveries you didn’t even know were waiting inside you. So don’t worry about writing something great. Just start. Great writing—like great juggling—always begins with a single throw.
   
Writing entered my life quietly. At first, it was simply a place to drop a few thoughts and see where they landed. A sentence here, an idea there—like tossing a few balls into the air just to watch the pattern form.
   
Before long, I discovered something wonderful.
     
Writing can inform, encourage, persuade, and sometimes even entertain. Words may be small, but when arranged with care, they travel far beyond the page. They slip into someone’s day, tap them gently on the shoulder, and whisper, “Keep going. You’ve got more inside you than you think.”
     
And that is why I keep writing. Somewhere out there, someone might catch one of these flying words—just like a well-thrown juggling club—and realize they can keep their own pattern in the air a little longer. 🎪
     
But writing helps the writer first. It stretches the mind the way exercise stretches the body. Thoughts that once felt tangled begin to line up. Problems shrink from monsters into puzzles. When ideas land on paper, thinking becomes visible—and life starts making more sense.
   
I write for readers, too. Someone out there might need a bit of encouragement, a fresh idea, or a story that brightens their day. Writing lets us reach people we may never meet and tap them gently on the shoulder through the page.
   
And I write for the future. Words have a remarkable way of traveling through time. A thought written today might inspire someone years from now. In that way, writing becomes more than an activity—it becomes a gift that continues to unfold over the years.
     
So I keep writing. One sentence leads to another.
   
One idea sparks the next. And before long, those quiet marks on a page begin building something remarkable—a sharper mind, a clearer path, and a life that grows stronger one thoughtful word at a time.
     
PART 4) 🔥 A FEW SPARKS TO SLIP INTO YOUR POCKET
    ✨ THE MAGIC OF QUOTES ✨
Quotes are tiny magic lanterns—palm-sized sparks we carry for the long walk home. They hold oversized wisdom in travel-size form. One clear sentence can calm a racing heart, straighten a crooked thought, or give courage a gentle nudge when it hesitates. The best quotes don’t shout orders; they lean in and whisper, “Keep going. You’re closer than you think.” Sometimes that small glow—no brighter than a firefly—is all the light we need to take the next brave step. ✨🚶‍♂️💡
And, I’m waiting to hear from you. How about it?  kitsummers@gmail.com
Take the next step. There’s more ahead.”
   
1–“The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading,
To write, a man will turn over half a library to make one book.” — Samuel Johnson.
   
2–“Writing can carry you to a beautiful world—one you design yourself. With a few simple words, you become the architect, choosing the sky, shaping the oceans, and filling the streets with people and places built from hope, courage, and kindness.” — Kit Summers
   
3–“Start writing, no matter what.
The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” — Louis L’Amour.
   
4–“The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.” —Terry Pratchett
   
5–“You don’t start out writing good stuff.
You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff,
and then gradually you get better at it.” — Octavia E. Butler
   
6–“The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading,
to write. A man will turn over half a library to make a book.”- Samuel Johnson.
     
7–“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night.
You can only see as far as your headlights,
but you can make the whole trip that way.”-  E. L. Doctorow
   
8–“Start before you’re ready.” —Steven Pressfield
     
9–“A writer is a world trapped in a person.” — Victor Hugo
   
10–“The people who achieve extraordinary results don’t achieve them by working more hours.
They achieve this by getting more done in the hours they work.” — Gary Keller.
     
PART 5) YOUR CHALLENGE THIS WEEK >> WRITE!
WRITE! Write that email.
Start that book.
Write words to Kit, he is waiting.
Just start — it will come.
   
PART 6) NEXT WEEK>>
BLOG 369–You Must Have Active Engagement in Life!
Write me today—kitsummers@gmail.com

🌟 PART 7) FINAL THOUGHTS 🌟
Because the best is always still ahead.
So juggle joy like it’s the air you breathe.
The horizon holds more than you can yet imagine.
Your present moment is not the finish line—it’s your starting block.
Chase sunsets as if they’re secret treasures waiting just for you.
Laugh so loudly that tomorrow leans in to listen.
Live as though you’ve only just begun—
BECAUSE YOU TRULY HAVE!
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