“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 315–Write Right!
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 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, along with yours, 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!
     
Learn a New Word Every Day!.
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/ 

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

Living a nightmare, I am. The last accident was just added to my other pains. Since the accident in 1982, my balance has been adequate but not good at all; I could never balance on one leg very well. This morning, Wednesday, I lost my balance and fell on my butt. That surprised me. This is the only time I remember falling.
           
You know about the limited sleep I get. Well, I got one or two hours of shuteye last night. I have been tired all day today, Wednesday. This is not a good thing to go through. It makes me look at my entire life and wonder if it would be better if I weren’t here anymore.
 
Could things be getting worse for me? I am not happy at all. For most of my life since the accident, I have been joyful. I’m unsure what it will take to return to my happiness; I don’t know where to find it. It’s hard even to smile anymore.
   
Since Beth kicked me out, I have been lonely. I still don’t know why she had me leave; perhaps I will never know. I did much to advance our house and paid for most of it, too. We are still married, and she has not filed the necessary papers for divorce. Divorce is nothing I ever wanted, but it happens often in the world.
     
I have awakened to be next to someone for most of my life.
Now I have no one, such a change.
Lonely I am.
Will you be my girlfriend?
     
And my teeth hurt.
What am I to do?
Death gets closer.
Would anyone miss me if I wasn’t around?
 
Here’s the upcoming schedule >>
March 25–I meet with the neurosurgeon doc and find out how bad I am.
Then, Selective Insurance, the insurance of the guy who hit me, will attempt to find me somewhere to live. I am questioning this choice I will eventually have. I’m sort of excited and also scared about what my future holds.
   
On YouTube, I just watched the movie, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. It’s perfect timing to see this masterpiece. It made me think of myself going to a brain injury clinic to stay, and it would be like the hospital where they were in the movie. I cannot be controlled; that would destroy me.
   
What a dramatic moment it was when I walked away from the van. I got what I could from the van but could not get it all. I left many memories and history back in the auto junkyard. The van is dead, which makes me so sad.
   
Jasmine let me use her car while I was here, thank you, Sweetie. She will take her car back on Saturday. Yet, I did not use it very much, not the same as having my van, being able to go anywhere at any time. I have nowhere to go, so I haven’t.
     
I need a new vehicle. Can you help? Do you have an old car you are not using, or do you know someone who can help? I will fly to anywhere to pick up the vehicle. Please help; I need wheels.
   
A GoFundMe account was developed to help, but some scammers in Africa took it over, and I did not get much. What an awful way for someone to make money; I could not understand. If you can help me financially, please contact me at kitsummers@gmail.com directly.
       
I hate just to be spending time on Earth until I die, but currently, that is happening. For most of my life, I have known what my future holds. Right now, I have no idea what my future holds — exciting and also kind of scary.
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BLOG 315–Write Right!
   
This subject of writing I covered in the past.
I hope it helped you with your pen-to-paper (or fingers-to-keyboard) skills.
If you learn to communicate well, you can live the life that “YOU” desire.
   
Each week, I put words together to add to your life. I’ve written hundreds of blog posts. Quite a challenge to bring together words for you each week on different topics. You can do the same! As I’ve written before, “If one person can do it–so can you!–You just have to find the way.” Start your blog today!
   
I’ve written 15 books to help people, along with my weekly blog. I never saw myself as a writer in my younger days—here I am. You are too, yes? Please start posting and adding to my weekly blog and/or start your blog. I would love to read your words. Posting words is the key; you may have to make yourself first.
   
To become a better writer, you must practice regularly, read widely, understand your audience, and focus on conciseness and clarity. You must also use an active voice and avoid jargon and filler words. One top writing tip is to write as regularly as possible. This helps you exercise the part of your brain responsible for your writing skills.
     
Every word you write should have a purpose and broaden what you have written. Your words and paragraphs should build and build the purpose of what you want to get across.
     
Even if you feel like you’ve mastered the basics of writing, there’s always more to learn. Keep reading books about writing, watching videos, and taking courses or participating in workshops to improve your skills. The best writing uses limited words to get your point across.
     
There are plenty of writing tools available on computers. For all my writing, I use https://app.grammarly.com/; it does wonders for what I publish. Clear communication fuels results that speak for themselves, whether in a winning sales pitch or a blog to help people. 
               
Grammarly is the AI communication partner trusted by over 40 million people and 50,000 organizations. From instantly creating a first draft to perfecting a final one, Grammarly helps you develop your message and bring home the desired results. There are free versions of Grammarly or a low fee for a better, paid version. Look into it; this program will improve your writing, for sure.
   
Grammarly Free is designed to improve and polish everyday writing so anyone can confidently write. Grammarly Pro goes further, helping professionals and teams streamline workflows and make every document and message more effective. Believe me, it is worth the money.
     
The more you know about writing, the better you’ll be at it. In addition, by continually learning new things, you’ll be able to bring fresh perspectives to your writing. So, commit to keep growing as a writer, and you’ll see your skills improve drastically, done with an active voice.
   
Definition:
An active voice occurs when the subject of a sentence.
Does the verb describe the action?
The typical structure is Subject + Verb + Object.
   
Here is an example >>
Active: “The dog chased the ball.” (The dog is doing the action)
Passive: “The ball was chased by the dog.” (The ball is receiving the action)
   
Benefits of Active Voice:
Clarity: An active voice makes it easier for the reader to understand who is doing what.
Conciseness: Active sentences are often shorter and more direct than passive sentences.
Emphasis: Active voice emphasizes the subject, the doer of the action.
   
When to use Active Voice:
The active voice is most often preferred unless there’s a specific reason to use the passive voice (e.g., when the action is more important than the actor or when the actor is unknown or unimportant).
   
Ideals to help >>
1–Practice Regularly:
Write consistently: Like any skill, writing improves as you use it.
Set writing goals: Aim to write regularly, even if it’s just for a few minutes daily.
Don’t be afraid if you write poorly.
Just focus on getting words on the page and then edit later.
(The key to good writing is the editing process, by the way.)
   
2–Read Widely:
Expose yourself to different subjects and styles: Read a variety of styles and authors to learn from their techniques. We all write differently, so pay close attention to sentence structure and vocabulary. Notice how authors craft their writing and use the language. As you read, read aloud: This helps you identify awkward phrasing and improve flow.
   
3–Understand Your Audience:
Know your readers and what they look for: Consider their background, knowledge, and expectations.
Edit your writing style to them: Adjust your tone and vocabulary to suit your audience.
Ensure your points are clear and easy to understand–
Clear writing is usually more effective.
   
4–Focus on Clarity and Conciseness:
Use simple language: Avoid jargon and complex sentences unless necessary.
Be direct and to the point: Get straight to the point and avoid unnecessary words.
Use active voice: Active voice makes your writing more engaging and easier to read.
Edit and revise: Don’t be afraid to cut unnecessary words or sentences.
Fewer words often lead to better communication.
   
5–I’d like you to outline your writing:
This step will help you organize your thoughts and create a logical flow.
Take notes: Jot down ideas and information as you read and research.
         
6–Seek feedback: Ask others to read your work and provide constructive criticism.
Don’t be afraid to break the rules: Once you understand the writing rules, you can experiment with different styles and techniques. Do your research: Solid research adds depth and credibility to your work.
   
PRACTICE TIME >>
Here are some exercises to help improve your writing.
Write about each of these areas.
Thank you, Jasmine, for sending these,
   
A Place That Changed You–
Write about a destination that transformed your perspective, mindset, or way of life.
   
A Journey Through the Senses—
Describe a place using only sensory details: sounds, smells, textures, and tastes–details.
     
Lost & Found–
Share a story about getting lost in a new place and what you discovered.
   
Letter to a City–
Write a love letter (or a breakup letter) to a city you’ve visited or lived in.
     
The First 24 Hours—
Capture the magic, confusion, and excitement of your first day in a new destination.

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 and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
     
READ
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 with your busy schedule—next to impossible. 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 >>
“That’s the thing about books,
they let you travel without moving your feet.”
—Jhumpa Lahiri
   
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect,
you can be good.”
—John Steinbeck
   
“I don’t wait for moods.
You accomplish nothing if you do that.
Your mind must know it has got to get down to work.”
—Pearl S. Buck
   
“No need to force yourself to do something the “right way”.
If it’s not your right way.
Your job is to honor your process.”
—Andi Cumbo
   
“Writing is a calling, not a choice.”
—Isabel Allende
   
“For your born writer, nothing is so healing as the
realization that he has come upon the right word.”
—Catherine Drinker Bowen
     
“Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
―Mary Oliver
   
“When I write,
I give people access to their own emotions.”
—Gord Downie
     
“Lying in front of the house, all
afternoon, trying to write a poem.
Falling asleep.
Waking up under the stars.”
—Jack Gilbert
   
“Give me books, fruit, French wine,
fine weather and a little music.”
—John Keats
     
“The idea is to write it so that people hear it and it
slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart.”
—Maya Angelou
   
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.”
―Anaïs Nin
   
“Start writing, no matter what.
The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.”
―Louis L’Amour
     
“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story.
You never quite know where they’ll take you.”
―Beatrix Potter
   
“A word after a word after a word is power.”
―Margaret Atwood
   
“The purpose of a writer is to keep
civilization from destroying itself.”
―Albert Camus
   
“My aim is to put down on paper what I see
and what I feel in the best and simplest way.”
―Ernest Hemingway
     
“If a story is in you, it has to come out.”
—William Faulkner
   
“I love writing.
I love the swirl and swing of words
as they tangle with human emotions.”
—James Michener
   
“Your intuition knows what to write,
so get out of the way.”
—Ray Bradbury
   
“A writer, I think, is someone
who pays attention to the world.”
—Susan Sontag
   
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.”
—Stephen King
     
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”
—William Wordsworth
       
“That’s the thing about books,
they let you travel without moving your feet.”
—Jhumpa Lahiri
   
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”
—John Steinbeck
   
“I don’t wait for moods.
You accomplish nothing if you do that.
Your mind must know it has got to get down to work.”
—Pearl S. Buck
     
“No need to force yourself to do something
the “right way” if it’s not your right way.
Your job is to honor your process.”
—Andi Cumbo
     
“Writing is a calling, not a choice.”
—Isabel Allende
     
“A good poem is a contribution to reality.
The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it.
A good poem helps to change the shape of the universe,
helps to extend everyone’s knowledge of himself and the world around him.”
―Dylan Thomas
     
“If something inside of you is real,
we will probably find it interesting,
and it will probably be universal.
So you must risk placing real emotion
at the center of your work.
Write straight into the emotional center of things.”
—Anne Lamott

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!
 
Would you happen to 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!
   
3/15–I can’t remember what I did on this day. I’m sorry.
   
3/16–I went to Best Buy about my old computer, which they had to repair. I was told that they would buy my old computer. I checked for an open-box computer, which had a good discount. About two hundred for the new computer. Jasmine thought it was too much to spend when I needed a new vehicle, so I did not buy it.
   
Beth and I were married for about two years. Today, I received evil hatred from her; I did not even know why. She has a friend named Valerie, who also sent hatred my way—such a difference I found in her. There is hatred, but I still love the woman.
 
3/17–I’ve been thinking a lot about my van. Linda, who works as a taxi, helped me get my stuff from the van and took photos of it.
As you can see from the images, it was worse than I imagined.
 

3/18–I Spent most of the day in my single room, although I got out to buy some food. I ate a salad; that is all I will eat. But I wrote that too soon. I made spaghetti with chicken, which was tastiness and filled me up.
     
Up at midnight thinking about the accident.
     
3/19–Last night, I did not return to slumber; today, I will be tired. As you’ve read, sleep has always been a problem for me. I still function fine, even with little shuteye.
   
At noonish, I will go to volunteer with https://blessingsofhope.com/volunteer/
I like helping if I can, and it takes me off of my miserable life.
Things have got to change for the better sometimes. I’ll wait and see.
Today, eight of us taped bags of rice, and they wouldn’t leak.
     
Right now, on YouTube, I am watching “One Flew Over the Couckoo’s Nest.” I have concerns that something like that will be in my future, and it scares me.
       
3/20–Very lonely here, still. For much of the day, I worked on my writing for you. Do you see improvements?
       
I have such great memories of the past when I could bring joy into my life.
What is different now?
Well, I look to the future and see nothing.

Thank you, Jasmine and April, my daughters, for helping while I am in the area.
      
3/21–Slept until 3 am, late for me. But that’s enough about my sleep troubles. 

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 >>
Work on your writing and communication skills this week.
I want to see avancement in your written word.
Let me know later how you advanced.
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NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 316–Things you do as a human (yes, YOU.)
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 314–PLAYTIME!
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 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
You will have many in your life 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!
They can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual demise?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life — at every age. Let this thought 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 what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can provide you with additional thoughts, along with yours, 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!
     
Learn a New Word Every Day!
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/ 

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
This week has been strange, with all these changes I have had to go through. It is odd not to have a home, not even a van. Eventually, these things will be replaced. I will meet with the doctor on March 25 to examine me and my brain. I will let you know.

As you know, my van was totaled in a recent accident. Without transportation, it has been quite difficult. Do you have a vehicle or know someone who does, but it is not being used much? I would love to take over and give your vehicle a good life. Please write to me and let me know at kitsummers@gmail.com. I would appreciate your help.
      
I am so lonely that I stay in this hotel room alone. I called Beth a couple of days ago, and she was distant and mean to me. I don’t know what I was expecting, and I should not have been surprised, but . . .
   
My life continues to go nowhere. I believe I have much to live for, but I think I’m not applying myself enough.
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BLOG 312–PLAYTIME!
   
When was the last time you played and had fun in your life?
What do play and curiosity mean to you?
How about your friends?
Do you find it fun to play with them?
 
The infectious nature of humor creates a powerful bond. When I speak to groups or perform my juggling act, the shared laughter in the room instantly fosters a sense of connection. Play is a social activity that brings people together.
   
Curiosity is essential for adults to maintain a sense of wonder, creativity, and well-being.
Play is a powerful tool for stress reduction, emotional healing, and improved relationships.
I want to encourage you to “loosen up” and rediscover the joy of simple activities.

• Don’t take life too seriously.
• Embrace your inner child.
• Find joy in everyday moments.
• Use humor to cope with stress.
• Connect with others through laughter and play.
• Live in the present moment.
• Continuously learn and grow.
• You are in control of your own life.

Loosen up!
When I loosened up and brought on fun and play, I saw the most progress in my life. Let go of some of those adult feelings that hold you back. You can still be mature about your responsibilities on the job and with your life. By bringing back the fun, curiosity, and joy, you will have more delight in your life, and everyone you deal with will loosen up. We live in an age that requires change, innovation, clear thinking, and creativity. The factors involved in humor require similar skills – play, exaggeration, associative thinking, reversal, developing spontaneity, and comic vision.
   
Challenge!
You must challenge yourself. As I was learning to walk again after my first accident, I saw a small row of bushes and jumped over them – I had to have my Kit fun. When we play spontaneously, we trigger endorphins in our brain that lift our spirits and calm our pain, fear, and burdens. Also, life can be difficult alone. When we play with other people, whether they’re family, friends, or strangers, we are reminded that we are not alone in the world; we are here as a group. The benefit is that we can connect to others in pleasant and meaningful ways that will expel loneliness as we bring on comedy.
   
Humor Binds Us
The whole room laughs when I speak for groups or perform a juggling act. Humor is infectious. The sound of laughter is far more contagious than any yawn. Joy brings on a certain mindset that is relaxing and helps in life. When there is laughter between people, it brings them together, and they bind in a close way. Play is often defined as a time when we feel most alive, yet we usually take it for granted and may completely forget about it.
 
Free Medicine?
A proven fact, laughter also generates healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter fortify your immune system, decrease pain, boost your vitality, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress (yes, laughter is a primary stress reliever). Best of all, this precious medicine is fun, free, and easy to use. Everyone must laugh, for top health and well-being. A good laugh will weaken all the unpleasant thoughts you might be having. Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful things you have, and it will ensure your daily mood and emotional state support your good health.
   
No More Stress
I did go through depression for a time, as I’m sure you have, too. Laughter and joy helped to make me whole again. I could not be stressed and laugh simultaneously; the two don’t mix. Bring joy and laughter into your life, and watch the stress disappear. Having a sense of humor about life is crucial for a good life. When you are down, force yourself to laugh like when you were young, and you will see how good it makes you feel. Bringing on laughter is natural, and healing can profoundly affect our body and mind. We can and must bring back the laughter of our youth, letting it work its magic to bring on health and healing in our lives.
   
Relief
Laughter brings relief to life’s problems. Much of the humor comedians (like myself) use is laughing at what stresses us. Humor has always expressed the freedom of the human spirit—man’s capacity to stand outside of life and view the whole scene. We often see the big picture and laugh. Humor helps us handle the problems we believe we can’t control or solve. You have to think funny and paint funny images in your mind. Your active imagination is constantly tuned in. You have to always be in a receptive mood to see the humor that others overlook.
   
Don’t Turn into an Adult
I hear adults say to their children things like, “Stop being so immature,” or, “When are you going to grow up?” These people are trying to teach their children not to be kids. Sometimes, I’m sure these adults are jealous of kids’ carefree and innocent nature. Bring back that childhood fun and wonder that is within each of us. Take the time to ride your bike, fly a kite, juggle those balls, smell a rose, walk through the woods or a beautiful park, or walk barefoot in the sand at the beach. As adults, we need to explore the child within us.
 
Grow Up?
People turn into adults. They lose their childhood curiosity, fun, and play in their life. Without these traits, it is hard to learn and change. Even with the power of play, somewhere between early days and maturity, many of us stop playing and often stop learning. We exchange play for work and responsibilities. When we have time, we usually zone out in front of the computer or TV rather than engage in creative, brain-stimulating play. By giving ourselves approval to play with the joyful mind of a child, we can continue to gain benefits throughout our lives.
     
Some benefits of bringing humor into your life:
Humor boosts immunity
Relaxes the whole body
An antidote to loneliness and isolation
Lowers stress hormones
Decreases pain
Triggers the release of endorphins
Supercharges learning
Provides peak experiences and intrinsic motivation
Re-oxygenates your blood
Helps defuse conflict
Adds joy and zest to life
Eases anxiety and fear
Enhances resilience
Protects the heart
Enhances teamwork
Improves mood
Promotes group bonding
Dissolves distressing emotions
Enables you to relax and recharge
Humor shifts perspective
With all these benefits, you need to laugh and enjoy life more. Play is as significant to physical and psychological health as getting enough sleep, eating well, and exercising.
     
The Child in You
Do you remember how much fun it was as a kid to play ball with friends, fly kites, juggle, and explore? You can keep the same enjoyment as an adult by unceasingly learning more and doing interesting things. If you find yourself missing that child inside of you, you could get in touch with the child in you again by knowing that this child is not far behind you. Let yourself go a bit and bring back the curiosity and joy of life.
   
A Joy!
Take time to be silly, laugh, and make jokes about yourself. Connect with people in this way, and you will lead a better life. You may have to teach yourself to bring that childhood humor back. When I find myself being too serious, I put my hands out to my sides, up by my shoulders, and pretend I’m an airplane. My daughters don’t like it when I do this, but it brings me back to earth again. I bring on the childhood joy. Beyond all these marvelous reasons for playing, it simply brings fun to your life. Play is a state of mind that is blissful and happy.  It will change how you connect with people and how they connect with you.
   
The Higher Place
As humor, laughter, and play become a cohesive part of your life, your creativity will grow, and innovations for playing with friends, colleagues, and loved ones will occur daily. Your inventiveness will increase, too. Joking takes us to a higher place where you can see the world from a more relaxed, positive, creative, happy, and balanced perspective. Play is the learning path. Play stimulates our minds, helping us adapt and solve problems. Play brings curiosity, leading to creativity, discovery, and advancement.
   
Helping Your Relationship
When I have fun and play with my Tina, a bond develops that brings us close. Play is one of the best behaviors for keeping relationships alive and exciting. Playing with others for fun brings joy, energy, pleasure, and resilience to any relationship. Juggling and learning together are incredible highs. Play will also help heal pain, resentments, disagreements, and hurts. Through steady play, we learn to trust one another and feel safe. Trust enables us to work together better, discover new things about each other, and open us to intimacy. Love develops more and more.
     
Laugh Every Day
By consciously incorporating more humor, laughter, and play into your daily interactions with others, you will improve the quality of your connections with everyone. A joyous outlook is always good, from loving relationships to people you work with to people who pass by you on the street. This will bond people in the closest and best way. Humor and playful connection strengthen our relations by bringing positive feelings and emotional connection. When we joke around with one another, a positive relationship is created. You will find less stress, unhappiness, disagreements, and disappointment. I believe humor is the best way to connect with people. All animals, excluding man, know that the main object in life is to enjoy our time here on Earth.
   
Ask Questions
In my speaking programs, when I have a very young audience, the question and answer session at the end lasts a long time. There are fewer questions for a high school group, and it doesn’t take as long. For adults, there are hardly any questions at all from the audience. People tend not to ask questions because they don’t want to stand out.  They also lose their curiosity and don’t care about learning new things. You didn’t worry about asking the wrong questions when you were young. You knew you couldn’t understand anything without asking questions, even if it was terrible. Also, you can get anything you want in life if you ask the right questions of the right people. So, open up, start learning all you can about everything – ask questions.
     
Limit TV
Television can bring us humor and teach us many things, but, often, watching TV is like being in a coma. Many people sit in front of the TV and let it babysit them. These people allow the TV to be their escape from the world. There are many ways that TV has helped to improve human life, but don’t be one who sits in front of it and lets it babysit you. Television is a powerful learning instrument that can enhance our lives if used for learning. TV has changed the world, but so many televisions are turned to mindless programs that are just time fillers and not educational. You are the one who chooses how you will spend your time in front of the tube. Many do not know the difference between reality and fantasy on television. Much has been gained from television, but you have a choice. Learn to use it to advance your life. Look for the humor that you can bring to your life.
     
Play at Work
Working as a juggler and entertainer, I was fortunate that I had to play and have fun. Work is where we spend much of our time. That is why it is especially beneficial for us to play during work. Without some recreation, our work suffers. Success at work doesn’t depend on how much time you spend working; it relies on the quality of your output. And the quality of your production is highly reliant on your state of mind and well-being. Revising yourself through play is one of the best things you can do for your career. When there are problems with a project you’re working on, heading out to juggle for a bit or to play some basketball and have a few laughs does a lot more than take your mind off the problem. Play will allow you to return to your work renewed with a new perspective and with new answers to problems.
   
Humor: A Good Thing
Humor helps build quality relationships at work. Workers who find the funny side of daily routines improve morale and increase team cooperation. Humor can even help turn around bad relationships. We see a different side of people and them of us. Laughter is contagious, and so is negativism—which would you prefer?
   
Play and Humor at Work:
Keeps you functional when under stress.
Refreshes your mind and body.
Changes your outlook so you can produce more.
Encourages teamwork.
Helps you see problems in new ways.
Enables you to be more spontaneous.
Triggers creativity and innovation.
It will make your work more productive and pleasurable.
Increases energy and prevents burnout.
Fosters creativity, flexibility, and learning.
You will get more accomplished.
     
Take the time
Taking time out from your work is not only a great way to decrease stress, but it can also limit the number of sick days taken and increase your output in your business. We spend a considerable part of our lives at our chosen work; seeing it as somewhere that play is forbidden may harm our health. So, if you are a boss or run a business, bring play and joy into your workplace, and you will find that everyone is more dynamic. Your employees will work better for you and be more productive.
   
Not So Serious – You Manager You
Many employees and managers are far too serious. Somewhere, these people have confused work with seriousness. They have put a lid on their natural sense of humor. Humans are spontaneous and spirited creatures by nature, yet the older and more mature we become, the less we think it is appropriate to use humor in our everyday lives. We watch comedians, paying others to provide what we have stifled in our personalities. Learn to laugh at yourself and life, leaving you in a much better mood.
   
They Must Play
Having your employees work longer and harder without incorporating fun, play, or relaxation into their schedule will only result in exhaustion. Take time to have some fun with your friends. Go outside for a stroll during your break, arrange an office activity occasionally, teach everyone in the company to juggle, or simply hold an office game or a lighthearted contest.
   
Play is only good
Incorporating play into your work schedule helps everyone through stressful circumstances, builds your team, and helps with problem-solving. It inspires creativity, increases energy levels, and refreshes your mind and body. As you see, play must be a part of the workday.
     
Develop Your Humor
Adding humor to your life can make it sparkle, and, if you are a performer, it can add just the proper emphasis to make your audience stand up, take notice, and want more. It can be that magic touch that will have you return to the same place many times. With a universal appeal, comedy is the highlight of many acts.
   
You are funny!
Sometimes, people tell me, “I can’t do comedy.” It’s not as complicated as many people think. Anyone can develop their ability to be funny, but it takes work. Comedy is not just about saying funny lines.  It is you and the way you present the material. Don’t just make a random attempt at humor.
   
Lines for you
You Are Funny, Comedy Lines for You to Use:
Ever stop to think what a chair would look like if your knees bent the other way?
There are two great jugglers in this country, but that’s okay. There’s plenty of room for both of us.
I once ran away with a circus, but they caught up with me and made me give it back.
You may notice that my hands never leave my wrists while I do this.
Everybody now, not just the kids and the drunks.
   
For hecklers:
Your wits are too much for me; I never was very good with fractions.
On a scale of one to ten–you’re an idiot.
The fact that you can dress yourself in the morning amazes me.
It’s a shame that birth control isn’t retroactive.
If I wanted your advice, I’d squeeze your head.
Bring Back or Bring on Your Joy in Your Life
   
Have the sense
Having a sense of humor in and about life is essential for loving it. Humor will help relieve stress, enhance relationships, and extend your life. If you already have a sense of humor, grow it and use it as much as possible. Suppose you don’t, develop a humor-filled mind as soon as possible. Use your good humor to add to the excellent life you have created.
   
Open up
When I opened up and brought curiosity, fun, and play to the table,
I saw improvement and movement forward.
     
Make things better
Play enhances your creativity and resilience, emphasizing the importance of diversity—diversity in interactions, behaviors, and connections. All meaningful, organic, and foundational learning is fundamentally playful and ludic. Play is the primary method through which children are meant to learn.
     
Why be funny   
Fun and play can have many benefits.
Including improved focus,
reduced stress,
And increased creativity.
Along with the following:
1) Play can help people develop problem-solving skills and conflict resolution.
2) Play can help people unlock parts of their brain that are often stifled by the seriousness of daily tasks.
3) Improved mental health
4) Play can stimulate endorphins, acting as a natural antidepressant.
5) Play can improve memory.
6) Improves focus and attention.
7) Play can help children focus on tasks and activities for more prolonged periods.
8) Playful learning can help children develop skills they need.
9) Fun and play can have many benefits, including improved focus, reduced stress, and increased creativity.
10) Play can help focus on tasks and activities for extended periods.
11) Playful learning can help children develop skills they’ll need in the real world.
12) When we have fun, our bodies release feel-good hormones that lower stress levels.
13) Play can reduce stress and anxiety and elevate mood and creativity. 14) Playful thinking can help people be more creative.
15) Play can help people think outside the box to solve problems.
16) Sharing laughter and fun can help people foster empathy, compassion, trust, and intimacy with others.
16) Play can help people learn new tasks better.
17) Play can help people develop problem-solving skills and conflict resolution.
18) Play can help people unlock parts of their brain that are often stifled by the seriousness of daily tasks.
19). Play can stimulate endorphins, acting as a natural antidepressant.
20) Play can improve memory.
21) When we have fun, our bodies release feel-good hormones that lower stress levels.
22). Play can reduce stress and anxiety and elevate mood and creativity.
23) Playful thinking can help people be more creative.
24) Play can help people think outside the box to solve problems.
25) Sharing laughter and fun can help people foster empathy, compassion, trust, and intimacy with others.
26) Play can help people learn new tasks better.
   
Be happy
Bring play and humor into your life.
You will stay happier and the people around you will love you more.

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 and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
     
READ
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 with your busy schedule—next to impossible. 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 >>
   
“Even though you’re growing up, you should never stop having fun.” – Nina Dobrev
   
“Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.” – Randy Pausch
       
“Just keep taking chances and having fun.” – Garth Brooks
     
“Summer means happy times and good sunshine.
It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland,
having fun.”
– Brian Wilson
   
“We like having fun with everything we do.”
– Young Dolph
     
“There’s no fear when you’re having fun.”
– Will Thomas
   
“I think that success is having fun.”
– Bruno Mars
   
“I love fighting for what I believe in. I love having fun while doing it.”
– Andrew Breitbart
   
“Play is not the activity but the attitude.
It’s the mindset.”
— Darryl Edwards
   
“Ritual grew up in sacred play; poetry was born and nourished on play; music and dancing were pure play. We have to conclude, therefore, that civilisation in its earliest phases, played.”
— John Huizinga
     
“People tend to forget that play is serious.”
— David Hockney
   
“This is the real secret of life–to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realise it is play.”
— Alan Watts
     
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
   
“Combinatory play seems to be the essential feature in productive thought.”
― Albert Einstein
     
“Genius is play, and man’s capacity for achieving genius is infinite, and many may achieve genius only through play.”
― William Saroyan
     
“In play, a child always behaves beyond his average age, above his daily behavior.
In play, it is like he was a head taller than himself.”
— Lev Vygotsky
     
“There is for many a poverty of play.”
—D.W. Winnicott
   
“The playing adult steps sideward into another reality;
the playing child advances forward to new stages of mastery”
— Erik H. Erikson
   
“A child loves his play, not because it’s easy, but hard.”
— Benjamin Spock
   
“Play is training for the unexpected.”
— Marc Bekoff
     
“You can’t tell a kid it’s time to exercise; that’s a turn-off. You must say, ‘Let’s go to the park and have fun.’ Then you get them to do some running, play on the swings, practice on the balance beam, basically get a full workout disguised as play.”
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
       
“A lot is said about the serious because the most intelligent person is almost always playful.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

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, don’t you think?
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?
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!     
     
3/8–Yes, I get tired throughout the day, but I continue. I’m still unsure how to get more sleep; perhaps I don’t need it.
   
There was not a lot going on today. I worked on the computer and also went for a walk. My leg does not hurt anymore; it is comfortable now.
     
I volunteered at the food place today. There were 20 of us there to work with Brussels sprouts. We were to cut the stem part off and remove the outer cover of the leaves. I did two to other people’s one; I was quick.
https://blessingsofhope.com/volunteer/
     
3/9–I heard from someone who says they want to make a movie of my story.
If produced, this would help many people worldwide live better lives.
https://voyagemedia.com/
I will keep you updated on the possibilities of this happening.
This gives me something to live for; I hope it comes to be.
   
Then, it was off to Costco and Walmart to pick up a few things.

Madrid, Spain, May. 19 2022: View of Costco wholesale store in Las Rozas

Not too far away, that’s a good thing.
   
3/10–I’m off to get beer today. Not that I need it, but a beer now and then does well with my mind.
     
Thinking about my future, I don’t see anything. I did see something today, though. I had to go to the nearest 1st Citizens Bank, about 100 miles south. That is why I changed to a different bank; they were too far away.
   
I volunteered again today at https://blessingsofhope.com/volunteer/ 
Today, we worked with beans that were green (greenbeans) and took off both ends and filtered bad beans out.
   
I was careful while driving, but I was tired and had double vision now and then. When I was in the area, I would pass by to get gas. I first went inside to see what was being sampled and ate well. Then, I drove to the gas pumps to fill up. I could not find my credit card! I searched everywhere, but there was no card. This drove me crazy.
   
3/11–Jasmine came over to help with bank stuff this morning.
       
I have some wonderful daughters, I must say. Volunteering again today at https://blessingsofhope.com/volunteer/ 
Today, we worked with green (green beans) took off both ends and filtered bad beans out.
   
3/12–I volunteered again today at the food place.

3/13–Perhaps I wanted my van to croak? I didn’t even try starting the engine after the accident. Maybe I wanted things to start again? This would just be weird, though.
     
At https://blessingsofhope.com/volunteer/ , it was peaches today.
     
3/14–I look back at the accident and wonder if I was the one who wanted that to happen. I do like change, but come on now. Having to start a whole new life yet again, well, here I go. 

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 >>
Keep a happy smile on your face as much as possible this week.
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NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 315–Write, Right
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 313 – SCAMMER, WATCH OUT!
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 US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I 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
You will have many in your life 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!
They can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual demise?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life — at every age. Let this thought motivate and drive you towards self-improvement.
Of course, that leads to helping others to have a better life.
We all need to help each other reach a higher level.
         
MY EXPERIENCES
You already know much about what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can give you more thoughts, along with yours, 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!
     
Learn a New Word Every Day!
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/ 

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
     
Thank you, Jasmine and Noah Cowan, for your help in writing this blog.
     
This week, the blog had already been written about fun and play.
This has changed, as I have been dealing with scammers in Uganda.
I want to help you in dealing with these nasty humans.
Trying to protect you.
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Here is an email I sent out today >>
Dear Friends,
My email account was recently compromised. The hacker copied my contact list and is now sending fraudulent emails from fake addresses, adding one letter to my email address, impersonating me, and making requests on my behalf. They are now also impersonating others.
     
Please block any emails from the following addresses, which are “spoof” accounts that have one letter added to the actual contact emails:
   
Jugglers:

• kitsummersr@gmail.com
• alexjamesmorisun@gmail.com
• acrochrism@gmail.com
• cindymarvellj@gmail.com

Kit’s Family:

• springsummersjasmine@gmail.com
• springsummersapril@gmail.com

      
If you receive an email that looks like it’s from me but is coming from an unfamiliar address, or is written in a style that does not sound like me, please do not respond, do not click any links, and do not share personal information. I recommend blocking the sender, reporting as phishing, and marking the email as spam.
   
I sincerely apologize for any confusion or stress that this may have caused.
With help from my daughter, Jasmine, I have now secured my accounts.
You can always reach me at kitsummers@gmail.com
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BLOG 313 — SCAMMERS AND BAD PEOPLE, WATCH OUT!
   
If you suspect you’re dealing with a scammer, immediately stop communicating with them, do not provide any personal or financial information, and report the scam to the appropriate authorities, such as your local police or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Also, contact your bank or credit card company to secure your accounts if you’ve already provided information.
 
Thank you, Jasmine, for helping me deal with and get over this trouble I’ve been having.
I did not lose any money to these scammers, but sadly, some of my friends did.
If you did lose money, contact your bank; they can help.
The GoFundme set up has now been transferred to my sole ownership, just me.
     
If you were so generous as to donate, it would help me after my recent accident as I transition to life in Pennsylvania. If you sent money via PayPal or Zelle in response to a scam email, please report as fraud to your bank and work to get it returned to your account.
           
If you suspect fraud, a phone call to the sender can help, but do not call the number provided by an email. Always search for the business and find a published phone number. Verify the company’s existence using the Better Business Bureau or LinkedIn.
   
Another way to verify someone’s identity is to video conference with them.
Seeing them live makes it much easier to believe them.
 
If you suspect a scam, do not provide personal information such as:
Your name, address, phone number, or bank account details.
As the saying goes, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.”
     
Don’t blame yourself for being victimized. Fraudsters are pretty good at what they do and often target educated and successful people. However, you may want to consider the events or actions leading to the fraud.
   
Routine activities can frequently lead people to become targets, and returning to those activities could repeat the process. These routine activities could include being active in investor social media groups or chat rooms, commenting on videos, signing up for trading courses, special offers, free giveaways, or investor newsletters.
   
While the exact numbers are unknown because fraud is commonly underreported, victims tend to be victimized more than once. Recovery frauds, mentioned above, commonly start from victim lists sold on the dark web. Your details and vulnerabilities may be sold to other scammers.
     
One of the best ways to build your resistance to fraud is to stay informed.
Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you avoid fraud again.
If you think you are dealing with scammers, ask many questions. >>
The quick call:
If someone contacts you with a seemingly urgent offer or request, ask clarifying questions to verify their legitimacy, such as the company name, contact details, and specific details of the offer.
   
Be cautious of pressure tactics:
Scammers often try to create a sense of urgency to pressure you into making quick decisions.
If someone pressures you to act immediately, it’s likely a scam.
   
Verify information independently:
Please don’t rely solely on the information the scammer gave.
You can check the company or organization’s legitimacy online through reputable sources.
     
Hang up or block contact:
If you think you’re being scammed, you can immediately end the conversation by hanging up and blocking this phone number and email address.
   
Report the scam:
After ending contact, report the scam to the appropriate authorities, including your local police, the FTC, and your bank or credit card company if relevant. These scammers have been reported to Google and GoFundMe.
   
How to protect yourself from scams and scaammers:
1)Be vigilant about your online privacy.
2) You can guard your personal information and be careful about online sharing.
3) Use strong passwords.
4) You can create strong passwords for all your online accounts; consider using a password manager.
5) Be wary of unexpected offers; check things out carefully.
6) Be cautious about deals that seem too good to be true, especially if they require personal information up front.
7) Educate yourself about common scams.
8) Stay informed about the latest scams online and through other channels.
9) Don’t pay any more money.
10) Collect all the pertinent information and documents.
11) Protect your identity and accounts.
12) Report the fraud to authorities.
13) Check your insurance coverage and other financial recovery steps.
14) Can you outsmart a scammer? Not a great game, but, yes, you can.
15) Please don’t make any decisions right now.
16) Please just hang up if you are feeling pressured.
17) Do not share personal or financial information (such as your social security number, checking account information, etc.). I had to learn that the hard way.
18) Ask for their name and the name of the business/organization.
19) Could you ask for additional information to be mailed by post?
20) Stop! Don’t pay any money or give any information straight away to someone.
21) Think! Ask yourself, “Is this real, or is this a scam?
22) Ask someone you trust what they think about it.
23) Get Help!   (Thank you, Jasmine!)
     
The best way to deal with someone who scams or rips you off is to gather evidence of the scam, report them to the appropriate authorities or consumer protection agencies, and, if possible, pursue legal action to recover your losses rather than seeking personal retribution. 

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 and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
     
READ
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 with your busy schedule—next to impossible. 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 brains, behaviors, 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 >> 

1. “Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don’t hesitate. Fumigate.” –Mandy Hale
      
   2. “A healthy relationship will never require you to sacrifice your friends, your dreams, or your dignity.” –Dinkar Kalotra
      
   3. “Toxic people are like black holes, they suck out your positive energy.” –Karen Salmansohn
      
   4. “Life is short. Please don’t waste it with negative people who don’t appreciate you. Keep them in your heart, but keep them out of your life.” –Unknown
      
   5. “The less you respond to negative people, the more powerful your life will become.” –Robert E. Baine, Jr.
      
   6. “Toxic people create chaos, point fingers, shift blame and avoid taking responsibility.” –Dr. Anne Brown
      
   7. “Some people are in such utter darkness that they will burn you just to see a light. Try not to take it personally.” –Kamand Kojouri
      
   8. “People who are unhappy with themselves cannot possibly be happy with you.”
      
   9. “Your life is too valuable to waste on people who don’t appreciate you.” –Turcois Ominek
    
   10. “A toxic person only changes their victims, never themselves.” –Unknown
      
   11. “It’s amazing how quickly things can turn around when you remove toxic people from your life.”
   – Robert Tew
        
   12. “As important as it is to learn how to deal with different kinds of people, truly toxic people will never be worth your time and energy – and they take a lot of each. Toxic people create unnecessary complexity, strife, and, worst of all, stress.”
   – Travis Bradberry
        
   13. “As you remove toxic people from your life, you free up space and emotional energy for positive, healthy relationships.” – John Mark Green
      
   14. “If a person finds negative people in his life, then he needs to mend his nature than that of others, for his own basic grounding decides the level of acidic or toxicity surrounding him.” – Anuj Somany
      
   15. “Stack all the rocks you want, but if you don’t let go of the toxic people and behaviors in your life, nothing will change.”- Steve Maraboli
   
   16. “Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don’t hesitate. Fumigate.” – Mandy Hale
        
   17.- “If you are in a toxic relationship, that poisons you everywhere else.” – Matthew Hussey
        
   18.- “We all have those toxic people around us that make our lives miserable… The day we take them out from our lives, we will all become better people, including them.”  – Rodolfo Peon
        
   19. “Know your worth, and please don’t invest in toxic people or relationships because any bond that requires servicing is not worth your time.”   – Masaba Gupta
      
   20.- “Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.”   – John Mark Green
        
   21.- “Toxic people spread their toxin to you and then you, in turn, become a wasteland like they are.”
   – Body Focus
      
   22. “Save your skin from the corrosive acids from the mouths of toxic people. Someone who just helped you to speak evil about another person can later help another person to speak evil about you.”
   – Israelmore Ayivor
        
   23. “If you walked away from a toxic, negative, abusive, one-sided, dead-end, low vibrational relationship or friendship, you won.”    – Lalah Delia
      
   24. “Until you let go of all the toxic people in your life, you will never be able to grow into your fullest potential. Let them go so you can grow.”   – DLQ

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, don’t you think?
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?
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!     
     
3/1—Four to five hours of sleep is enough for my mind, as I got little sleep last night.
   
3/2–This email went out today about the scammers >>
“It was as bad as my 37-day coma. My daughter, Jasmine, is helping me through this by, for one thing, spending a lot of time changing all my passwords. She discovered this began when one of the scammers, who also scammed Cindy out of a lot, got into my computer and made changes. These scammers have gotten into Cindy for much, and I can’t help but think they are the reason for my troubles

Here is Cindy 

I’m sure I am out of the thousands of dollars sent to a person in Uganda and the thousands more from people who were afraid to get involved.
   
Kurt, as a member of the GoFundMe Risk Team, you should stay closer to beginners in GoFundMe programs. This will help protect people like me from these awful scammers. 

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Here is one of the emails I got back >> 

“It has been brought to my attention that you are not the real Kit Summers.
You have scammed me for $500; I have provided your email to the FBI.
Feel free to Zelle me back the $500 you conned me out of.”
Dave, can we start this GoFundMe program again, this time with no interruptions from scammers?
I hope this can work>>>>>>Kit”
      But I have heard no one about this.
     
3/3–Fresh start. As has happened so many times, I have to start life anew.
Even with this fresh start, I have not enjoyed life for a long time.
I’m not even sure what I will be transitioning to next.
     
3/4–Jasmine has been helping me a lot this week. April and her husband, Jake, are away. I’m finding that I have a tremendous amount of anger within me.
     
3/5–So strange to be stuck in this motel room by myself. But Jasmine came over tonight to help me with my bank and recent scam.
     
3/6–I did not do much today. I am always working on getting things together better. Most days now, I am out walking and trying to strengthen this right leg of mine. The leg is showing improvement daily.
   
Is this strange? I put a paper in my wallet with Jasmine’s and April’s phone numbers.
This is in case I have yet another accident.
It’s hard to live my life in fear.
     
3/7–Tomorrow, Jasmine set me up to volunteer here >>
https://blessingsofhope.com/volunteer/
I’m looking forward to that, and I will let you know how it went in next week’s blog.
I want to get involved and help as much as I can.
   
I just got back from a walk. Every day, I feel stronger, and my right leg is better. While walking, I thought of my van a lot. I never even tried to start the engine after the accident. It may run fine. But then again, maybe I was looking for a change. I loved living and traveling in my van.
     
I’ve been thinking about Beth a lot, too. I can add her to the long list of losses I have had in my life. Starting with my first accident, where I lost my skill of juggling and many other things. Also, Jasmine and April’s mom (Mary Ellen, whom I was married to for 23 years) doesn’t want to see or talk to me. Yes, another significant loss in my life.
     
I didn’t take great care of my teeth when I was young. Over the last few years, a few teeth got infected and had to be removed. So I don’t have a complete set of teeth; four in my lower jaw are gone, making it sometimes difficult to chew. Loss loss loss.
     
I have had nothing but losses throughout my existence.
As you can tell, I am hurting and sad now.
Hard to see my life going downhill as it is currently.
I hate that I have screwed up my life so completely. 

THEN KEEP DOING NEW 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 >>
Check your bank account and all other contacts to ensure everything is set up right for you.
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NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 314–How fun and play will benefit you immensely.
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

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“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 312–Find Your Confidence!
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 US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I 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
You will have many in your life 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!
They can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual demise?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life — at every age. Let this thought 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 what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can provide you with additional thoughts, along with yours, 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!
     
Learn a New Word Every Day!
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/ 

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
     
A fundraiser had been set up for me. Thanks for your help, Dave Finnigan. However, some scammers in Ghana tried to steal money. My daughter, April, will help make this fundraiser work. Any help you can provide will be much appreciated.  Please don’t write to any email addresses besides kitsummers.com.
     
A problematic week spending time alone at the hotel. There is not anywhere to go around here. I have spent time on this computer putting down words for your eyes.
     
Do you make time for exercise? I need to.
I walked today, although my foot and ankle hurt a lot.
However, my leg gets better each day I work out.
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BLOG 311–The Confidence You Need!
     
CONFIDENCE?
Are you confident in your life and what you do? If so, you will go much further in life and achieve amazing things.
   
WHAT IS?
Confidence is a wonderful thing. It will allow you to move through your life with poise and self-assurance and take on challenges that might otherwise seem too much. But confidence is also an inconstant thing. Confidence can be the best mental state for those who yearn to stroll smiling into a party, confident that they’ll make a good impression, or confidently share their ideas in an important meeting.
 
FAKE IT!
I’ve found that when you need confidence but are unsure, fake it.
You will gain confidence and move forward; others will believe in you.
Try it; you will be surprised at the outcome.
You want to be in a positive light but not be pushy.
     
OVERESTIMATE
But it’s also a tricky subject to understand. On the one hand, confidence has been associated with increased happiness, health, and job satisfaction; conversely, it is a cognitive bias in which the least-skilled people overestimate their capabilities.
     
USE YOUR MIND
Suggestions for cultivating more confidence can also come with warnings. Power posing is based on the idea that the brain takes a cue from the body when we assume certain “commanding” stances. It is like the physical incarnation of the “fake it until you make it” mentality.
   
EXPERIENCE
So where does your self-confidence — or the trust in one’s abilities, capacities, and judgment — come from? Brought on with past experience? Increased through intentional practice? The answer is a bit of everything.
   
FROM YOUTH
Beginning in our youth, everything we experience — from traumatic events to gender-based societal conditioning — can impact the people we become. Confidence is being open to think differently and how to change.
   
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Life experience includes the positive relationships we’ve built with family and friends, whether with parents who encourage us and create safe spaces for us to try new things or with friends who cheer us on.
   
YOUR PAST
Confidence is also born from past successes, mainly when we set out to do something and succeed, especially when overcoming obstacles. Though the idea of power posing as an elixir for self-assurance may have conflicting data behind it, there are some more general ways to help cultivate confidence, even if you feel like neither nature nor nurture is on your side.
     
POWER POSING
This is your stance and the strength you show. Your body and face show confidence. For example, you might stand with legs wide apart, hands on hips, and a lifted chin, essentially “faking it till you make it” with your body language.
     
SURE OF YOURSELF
Self-effectiveness is closely related to confidence. It reflects confidence in one’s ability to control one’s motivation, behavior, and social environment. As one’s self-image improves, confidence will skyrocket, and one will feel great about oneself.
   
THE DAILY ROUTINE
We feel good about ourselves when we’re doing things that show our skills and/or talents, things that we already possess some degree of self-assurance. So, if you’re stuck in a daily routine that doesn’t involve many of your strengths, it stands to reason that an overall sense of self-confidence may evade you.
   
CHOOSE THINGS YOU ARE GOOD AT
Make sure you’re partaking in the activities in which you shine, be that playing trivia at a pub or baking treats for your friends and coworkers. On a larger scale, taking stock of whether or not you’re in a job that utilizes your gifts to the highest degree may be helpful.
   
DO FOR OTHERS
Additionally, doing good for others can boost self-esteem, which is another closely related concept to self-confidence. It could also help you discover new talents or build new skills. You could also volunteer to find opportunities.
     
THE CURE-ALL?
It sometimes seems like mindfulness is being offered as a cure-all for everything these days, but it may be helpful in this area. Not being mindful could impede the self-confidence you’re trying to build. When you focus on the present moment, you don’t engage in negative self-talk.
     
MINDFULNESS
Practice can help you disengage from your thinking by acknowledging that those thoughts are simply thoughts that do not dictate or define who you are. Learn about improving your self-esteem through mindfulness.
       
LIFE EXPERIENCE
As we discussed previously, relationships contribute to our life experiences, which contribute to our self-confidence. Ask yourself if the people you surround yourself with boost your feelings of joy and sense of self-worth or do the opposite. Find the right crowd to be with.
   
WHO DO YOU SPEND TIME WITH?
The people you spend time with can influence your thoughts and attitudes about yourself, perhaps much more than you realize. Pay attention to how others make you feel. It may be time to say goodbye if you feel bad about yourself after hanging out with someone.
   
WAYS TO SPEND TIME
Finding new friends with whom to connect can become more challenging as we age. If you’re looking for more positive vibes, consider joining a running group, book club, or juggling club, participating in a volunteer opportunity, or getting involved in your religious community.
   
DON’T FORGET
Remember: Although it can be uncomfortable to try something new and expand our circles of connection, it’s in these moments that we grow confidence and prove to ourselves just how capable we are of accomplishing hard things.

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 and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
     
READ
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 with your busy schedule—next to impossible. 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 brains, behaviors, 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 >>
   
1. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
   
2. “I can be changed by what happens to me.
But I refuse to be reduced by it.” ­­-­ Maya Angelou
   
3. “No one should deter you from being you. You have to be you. And you can never be afraid to be you.” -Ta-Nehisi Coates
   
4. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” -Louisa May Alcott
   
5. “You are worthy. You are deserving. You are wonderful just as you are.” – Vanessa Van Edwards.
   
6. “Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” – Laozi
   
7. “With realization of one’s potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.” – The Dalai Lama
   
8. “If you have no self-confidence, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” – Cicero
   
9. “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden
   
10. “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.” – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
     
11. “We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face … we must do that which we think we cannot.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
   
12. “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted with something and that this must be attained.” ­- Marie Curie
   
13. “You’re never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you’re never as bad as they say when you lose.” – Lou Holtz
   
14. “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less-than-perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more self-confident, and more successful.” ­- Mark Victor Hansen
     
15. “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.” ­- George Washington
     
16. “If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh
   
17. “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” – Mark Twain
   
18. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” ­­- Bernard Baruch
     
19. “It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it.” ­­-Lillian Hellman
     
20. “Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can.” ­- Paul Tournier
   
21. “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” -Paulo Coelho
   
22. “Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, I may become incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” – Mahatama Gandhi
     
23. “Trust yourself–you know more than you think you do.” – Benjamin Spock
   
24. “Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
     
25. “Accept who you are, and revel in it.” – Mitch Albom

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, don’t you think?
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?
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!     
     
2/21–My daughter, April, and her husband, Jake, took me out for dinner at Applebees tonight–a great meal. I only ate half, so the rest was breakfast for tomorrow.
     
Also, they took me to get my stitches removed; it was time. While I was there, I had them look at my right knee since the accident. Something extraordinary: the primary pain was no longer in my knee area; the pain had moved down to my ankle and foot. They put some wraps on the foot, then turned me loose.
     
2/22–The pain in my foot is still there. I removed the wraps that she had put on. My foot is swollen and looks like a different foot, which scares me. The pain has grown all day. I will go for a walk now, and I will let you know.
     
Breakfast was superb, with leftovers from Applebees. Thanks, April and Jake.
   
Today is the anniversary of Beth and my marriage, which took place on 2/22/22. I am sad that she kicked me out last month and has prevented me from even contacting her in any way. She made things difficult, but I will always love this person.
     
2/23–Staying at this hotel with no vehicle is, like I wrote before, like being in jail. My daughter Jasmine suggested I walk this Sunday, so I did. I walked to see where the post office was, which was about a one-mile round trip. My right leg functions alright but is still hurting.
   
I heard from my high school friend, Missy Frank. She offered to let me move into her house in Galion, Ohio. I will have to get back to her later. Thanks, Missy. That sounds superb to me.
     
2/24–I walked this morning, and my knee and ankle feel better. I even ran a bit. I was going to see a doctor about this leg, but I can build it back up myself. I hate wasting time at a doctor’s office.
   
2/25–Right now, it is the next day, the 26th. I completely forget what I did yesterday. It must not have been much; no memories. How about you? What did you do yesterday?
   
Sadness has overtaken my mind. My friend, Dan Berg, just told me that my email account has been taken over. Jasmine and April will come over later tomorrow to help me change all my passwords.
         
2/26–Someone staying here has a van that is just like the van I had. It hurts a lot when I see it. I lived in my van and drove mainly to national parks across the US. I have posted many words about the van, with photos, in the past. It was such a significant loss.
     
Went for a long walk today, and I feel much more substantial. I must develop other exercises that will help. How about you, are you keeping your body in shape?”
   
2/27–Jasmine and April changed all my passwords because someone found a way to get into my accounts. What a terrible thing someone would do; they are just despicable.
   
Having a lot of trouble with Social Security and getting things going for me.
   
Losing my van in that accident is almost worse than my going through a 37-day coma and having to relearn everything. That van was my whole life, now, no more,  I have nothing.
   
2/28–HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Yes, today is the day I turn 66; that seems so old.
   
I awoke at 12:15 a.m. I tried for a few minutes to get back to sleep, but I knew I would not. So, I watched a few episodes of Cheers to entertain myself. It is 5:07 a.m., and I feel tired from not sleeping. I’ll let you know as the day goes on.
    
My daughter, Jasmine, took me out for a birthday breakfast. What phenomenal daughters I have; they make me so happy. April said she already had something planned with her husband, Jake. We will celebrate my birthday sometime next week.

Both of my sisters called.
Great to converse with you, Sandy.
Wonderful to talk with you, Willow.
Heard nothing from Beth; a sad thing.

THEN KEEP DOING NEW 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 >>
This week, show your confidence and see how it does for you. If necessary, fake it; that will help you become strong.
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NEXT BLOG >>
PLAYTIME!
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 311–Finding Courage to Restart!
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I aim to Illuminate your Life with my Words.
Do You Wander 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 US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I 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
You will have many in your life 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!
They can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual demise?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life — at every age. Let this thought motivate and drive you towards self-improvement.
Of course, that leads to helping others to have a better life.
We all need to help each other to reach a higher level.
           
MY EXPERIENCES
You already know much about what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can provide you with additional thoughts, along with yours, 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!
     
Learn a New Word — Every Day!
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/ 

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
     
A few weeks ago, I was involved in an accident, and the van was totaled; I had to start again. I returned to the tow yard and pulled things out of the van that I could use later, but could not get everything. I had to start over again. THIS WAS A HUGE LIFE CHANGE.
     
Again, I have to restart—yikes! I was in an accident with the van, which was totaled, and I did not do much better myself. Starting life from zero has been very bad for me—AGAIN!
Along with Dave Finnegan, we set up a go-fund-me account to help me to get back.
You can learn more here >>
https://www.gofundme.com/f/rally-for-kit-summers-a-fresh-start-on-the-road
I hope you can help.
   
As you know, my van is no more, kaput. I am looking for another vehicle to use. Do you have one, or do you know someone with a car or van they are not using that I could take over? I could fly anywhere to retrieve the said vehicle.
 
I did not write about this before; I attended https://atlantajugglers.org/aja-media/events/129-2025-ghfest
I had a good time and saw many old friends.
I performed in the big show, and that went well.
 
Being in this motel hotel is like being in jail. I have no vehicle to drive anywhere, and it’s cold as hell out there (or is hell hot?) I feel stuck here, just like I’m in jail.
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BLOG 311–Finding Courage to Restart!
   
Everyone goes through change.
It is how we face the change that matters.
A good outlook will help you through the change.
 
Perhaps you went through a significant life change, like going through a coma and restarting your life. I’ve had to (got to?) several times. Perhaps you are going through difficult things, and it would be best to start again.
     
I am listing several life changes that I had to go through–no other choice >>
1) Hit by a truck and went through a 37-day coma, then had to relearn everything physical.
2) While riding my bike and holding a bag, the bag got sucked into the front wheel spokes. My front wheel stopped. My head slammed to the pavement, and I was put into the hospital for some days.
3) Once again, while riding my bike, I saw a truck driver approaching me without looking. As he made his left-hand turn, he drove through me, breaking my collarbone, my elbow, and three ribs. Hospital again for some weeks.
4) After I married Beth for two years, she wanted me to leave. I took it hard.
5) Just recently, I was involved in an accident which destroyed my van and harmed me in various ways. In and out of the hospital.
6) Surprisingly, I still smile and am pretty friendly.
   
After each incident, I had to restart my life, which took courage. I’m nothing special. We all go through life changes, and I may have experienced more than many.
   
Hi Beth.
I’m glad you’re reading this.
     
How do you find the courage to change your life’s situation? If you are unhappy with how things are going in your life, ask yourself why things are going that way. Think very objectively about the answer to this.
   
Now that you have identified the problems–
Correct them.
Destroy them.
Or remove yourself from them.
However, this is just a band-aid because bad things always happen.
   
But you might wonder: Is it your life situation or you that you have a problem with? My intuition tells me something else is going on. Whatever your situation, are you looking for some meaning? This is a reason to change your situation or yourself?
     
Having a purpose or meaning in life isn’t something you find; it is a path you walk. It gets you up in the morning and drives you to do well through the day. We get confused or sidetracked because a lot of noise is out there, grabbing our attention. It tells us that we must be rich and that clothes are essential. 

WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE OR  MEANING IN LIFE? 

Your purpose will also change throughout your life. That is good; that is how it is supposed to be. Ensure you’re not confusing your purpose or meaning with someone else’s. It is not other people’s fault 99 out of 100 times, though it seems that way. You might have allowed them to influence your life, but your choices still got you there.
   
It’s ok to be unhappy.
Don’t feel bad about that as well.
Consider this: If everything were easy and simply achievable, and life was just dancing around the house, when would you learn anything and become stronger?
   
You are alive.
That is the biggest asset one can restart with.
We have to keep trying until we take our last breath.
Life is not easy; we are challenged at every step.
Some challenges are more significant than others.
During those challenges, if we have just existed…it means we are not quite.
I lost everything 4 times.
Health wealth and relationships.
And I have made a very satisfying life for myself.
And like me, in my community of Scars.
Everyone has been broken many times.
Now you are alive–rejoice!
               
To find the courage to restart, acknowledge your fears, identify your “why” on each, and break down your goals into small steps.
     
TO HELP YOU GET BACK >>
Build a support system.
Practice self-compassion.
Reframe setbacks as learning opportunities.
You must act courageously.
Keep trying.
Please be sure to look for the heroes.
Get comfortable with “mistakes.”
Could you clarify your values?
Become part of a social force for courage.
Maintain a Healthy Perspective.
Identify Your Strengths.
Consider and Visualize Different Scenarios.
Practice Leaving Your Comfort Zone.
Reduce Your Stress.
Celebrate Courageous Actions.
Welcome Failure.
Keep going.
   
Remember that starting over can be a chance for growth and positive change, even if it initially seems daunting. Make it something positive in your mind.
     
Lack of courage, or timidity, often stems from a fear learned through experience or memory. Identifying the sources of your worries can help you begin taking proactive steps to change this behavior and gain courage in your situation.
   
Be honest with yourself. Identify the excuses and rationales keeping you in your life “as is.” Only you can change yourself. Motivation must come from within you. Take responsibility and examine what part of your life has kept you from your full potential.
   
What Is Courage?
Many people equate courage with fearlessness, but this is a wrong interpretation. Courage involves taking action despite your fear. It is the willingness to respond even when one feels anxiety and worry.
   
You must never beat yourself up or assume you are not courageous if you feel fearful—courage is being able to act even when scared. Additionally, the more you face your fears, the more you can replace your fear-based response with a courageous one.
   
One of the best ways to be courageous is to understand what you’re afraid of and overcome that fear. If you allow fear to stop you, you may not move forward, take risks, or make the most of your opportunities. Meanwhile, the courage you manifest will enable you to take chances, pursue your dreams, and achieve what you seek.
   
Being more courageous will help us respond appropriately to risks. It involves thinking things through, examining the risks and rewards, and acting despite the fear that inevitably sets in. Keeping a healthy perspective on fear’s role can help us stop beating ourselves up when this feeling seeps in. You become unstoppable when you understand that you have the power to build your courage.
   
Another benefit of being courageous is accomplishing positive things in our lives. Courage gives us the power to chase things that are important to us. It can also bolster self-esteem and help us to believe in ourselves and our abilities.
   
This allows you to see the world from a different perspective.
It broadens your experiences, making you more balanced toward happiness. 
It encourages others to be courageous, too.
 
How to Feel More Courageous
If fear is not viewed correctly, it can prevent you from achieving your goals, your chances, and your pursuit of opportunities. For instance, you may not pursue that promotion and hope they notice your hard work; be open.
   
Determining areas or situations where you could be more courageous is a good step toward not letting fear hold you back. Once you do, here are some actions to help you move forward, even if you might feel scared.
   
It’s essential to recognize that fear is not a bad thing. For instance, fear triggers survival instincts designed to keep you safe. Fear hurts, but you must go through it sometimes. Without fear, you may not respond to risk in a good way.
     
Look at fear as a chance to learn more about yourself and why you might be afraid or less than thrilled about stepping out of your comfort zone. If you take the time to see your fear and understand why it’s there, you can better understand how to overcome it or be courageous despite it.
 
Don’t minimize your fear or deny it exists; see what is holding you back. Acknowledging your fear—either by writing it down or sharing it with someone helpful—empowers you to be courageous, even when fearful.
   
Living a life of courage helps you identify what you’re good at and where you’ve succeeded. You can find this success again! Research shows that people who recognize and develop their strengths not only feel happier and less depressed but also have greater resilience.
   
Knowing what you’re good at and happy with also helps boost your confidence. It makes it more likely that you will take risks and be courageous, making you happier. Likewise, when you’re confident in your abilities, you’re much more willing to go all-in when an opportunity presents itself.
   
Moreover, it’s natural to focus on your shortcomings and weaknesses when facing fear. But doing this makes you less likely that you will feel courageous. For this reason, it’s crucial to think about what you’re good at to build your confidence and courage.

Comparing the two extremes is often all needed to move beyond your fears. This is because, most of the time, the worst thing that could happen is often minimal compared to what you could gain by moving forward. Regularly using comparisons like these can help you stop letting fear control you over time.
   
Additionally, visualize ways in which you do something you’re afraid of. Run through each possible scenario in your mind, including how you might respond or what you might say. Stay positive! This exercise allows you to practice being courageous without putting yourself out until you feel ready.
 
So, if you feel overwhelmed, tired, frazzled, or bogged down, look for ways to relieve your stress. If you feel overwhelmed by being more courageous, you may need to reduce your stress levels.
   
Every courageous act can be celebrated, especially if it’s new for you. It’s important to pat yourself on the back and recognize your effort to overcome your fear. Celebrating small wins can help you stay more motivated to continue this change.
               
Look back at your change. Writing a journal can prevent you from engaging in negative thoughts or assuming you will never be courageous. Perhaps take a short vacation or some time off from your work. Everyone needs a break now and then. Learning practical coping skills can also help you prevent stress from becoming too big. Look for the good.
     
Like juggling, when you drop something, you pick it up and try again. Fear of failure can keep you stuck in the same place. It can also lead people to develop rigid standards and become perfectionists to avoid the embarrassment or shame of failing at something.
   
But failure is an experience that should be embraced. Remember that failure is not bad, use it as a learning experience. Failure is an opportunity to grow as a person. It allows you to learn something new, change directions, see what you’re made of, and stay happy.
               
It’s never too late to start living courageously, no matter what might happen. Courage is another trait that can be developed with intentional effort and practice. All it takes is the determination to recognize your fears and the willingness to act despite them.
 
When you identify your fears and take a positive approach toward working through them to achieve your goals, you build your self-confidence and are likely to be more successful with everything. Look at your fears as an opportunity to strengthen your courage, and before long, you will be able to push through your discomfort and live the kind of life you have always wanted.

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 and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
     
READ
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 with your busy schedule—next to impossible. 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 often 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 >>

“Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look there.” >> Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor
   
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” >> Mark Twain
   
“I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire and not terrify me.”  >>  Tracee Ellis Ross
   
“If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.” >> Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
   
“Courage, dear heart.”>> C.S. Lewis
 
“We must persevere and, above all, have confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted.
for something, and this thing must be attained at whatever cost.”  >>  Marie Curie
   
“If you hear a voice within you saying, “You are not a painter,” then by all means paint, boy, and that voice will be silenced.
  >>  Vincent van Gogh
   
“Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing.”
>> Emma Donoghue
 
“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start,
anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” >> Carl Bard
   
“It’s never too late to become who you want to be.
I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not,
I hope you have the strength to start over.” >> F. Scott Fitzgerald
     
“No, this is not the beginning of a new chapter in my life; this is the beginning of a new book! That first book is closed, ended, and tossed into the seas. This new book has just begun and has just opened! Look, it is the first page! And it is a beautiful one!” >> C. JoyBell C.
   
“You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner.
If you learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.” >> Barbara Shur
   
“Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.” >> Dale Turner
   
“Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way.
Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be.” >> Marsha Petrie Sue
 
“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” >> Germany Kent
   
“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” >> Josiyah Martin
   
“Each day is a new beginning, the chance to do with it what should be done and not to be seen as simply another day to put in time.” >> Catherine Pulsifer
   
“Rock bottom is the end of what wasn’t true enough. Begin again and build something truer.” >> Glennon Doyle
   
“Trust yourself. Create the kind of self you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.”  >>  Golda Meir
   
“I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time.”  >>  Anna Freud
   
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.  >>  Eleanor Roosevelt
   
“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”  >>  Eleanor Roosevelt
   
“You have to have confidence in your ability and be tough enough to follow through.”  >>  Rosalynn Carter
   
“When you win, you don’t get carried away. But if you go step by step, confidently, you can go far.”
Diego Maradona
   
“The confidence I now have is rooted in discovering that who I am is okay.  >>  Dudley Moore
   
“Have confidence that if you have done a little thing well, you can do a bigger thing well, too.”  >>  David Storey
     
“Confidence is preparation. Everything else is beyond your control.”   >>  Richard Kline
   
“I’m not sure I want to be without some confidence. If you are too sure of yourself, you don’t grow. You may feel confident in some things, but other fields are challenging. And if you don’t anticipate trouble, you will be in trouble.”     >>  Lucille Ball
   
“Doubt can motivate you, so don’t be afraid of it.
Confidence and doubt are at two ends of the scale, and you need both.
They balance each other out.”   >>   Barbra Streisand
   
“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”   >>  Dale Carnegie
   
“When someone tells me “no,” it doesn’t mean I can’t do it; it simply means I can’t do it with them.
>>   Karen E. Quinones Miller
   
“My theory is that if you look confident, you can pull off anything — even if you have no clue what you’re doing.   >>  Jessica Alba
     
“I think the best way to have confidence is not to allow everyone else’s insecurities to be your own.”  >>  Jessie J

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, don’t you think?
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?
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!     
     
1/15–As I look out the window, I see snow falling. I should have stayed in Florida. There is already at least one inch of white stuff on the ground. It’s been hours now, and it is still falling.
   
I just checked out of the parking lot and saw a lot of snow. Also, I saw a van that looked a lot like my own. This made me think about the great memories I had with my van.
  1/16–I’m having trouble getting back to sleep after waking at 1 a.m. I just can’t at times. Is this affecting me badly in the long run? Now it is about 9 a.m., and I am tired.
   
1/17–Starting early, I worked on my blog; I hope the words benefit you.
     
I just discovered today that when I went to the van to get all my things out, I had forgotten that I had a file folder of essential letters and photos and info that was on a shelf above the front seats. Yet, all my files were stolen in the past, and I got through that all right. But, this time, I just want life to be over. SO MANY LOSES, I FEEL I HAVE NOTHING TO LIVE FOR.
   
1/18–Strange to be here in this room. This place has no office, so I am stuck here with nothing and no way to talk with anyone.
   
What is weird to me is sleeping alone. I often feel next to me for a body, not there. I have had someone to wake up next to most of my life. As you can tell, I am pretty lonely.
Thank you, Christeen, Karen, Mary Ellen, Tina, and Beth–I’m glad you were a part of my life.
     
1/19–I was going to go out for a long walk today, but snow is falling, so I will not be going out.
   
A guy came by today to fix the heater (I currently use a portable one). He looked it over and said he needed some more parts. Of course, I taught him to juggle—he loved his new skill. He has four kids, guys, so I gave him extra scarves to teach them.
   
1/20–Looking out the window and seeing snowflakes flying. Now, we are building up yet, but with time . . . The place where I am staying has just one window. The window cover was too low, so that light came in at night.  So, I remounted it to cover the entire window better at night. I will find out tonight.
 
While there is not much to do here, I watch many YouTube videos. Although there is a TV, I don’t watch TV much anymore; I prefer YouTube. With TV, you have to watch what they choose; you can make your own choices on YouTube.
     
I found out my sister is covering the cost of the room; thanks, Kath. Again, this is like being in jail. If you don’t know, I was once jailed for a month on a false charge. This was the worst month of my life.
   
It is so strange not to have a vehicle. This is the first time that has happened.
   
1/21–The window cover did turn out better. Less light is entering, and it is dark. I’m glad I changed it; they will never know what I did.
     
I’m sorry I’ve been crying for the last half hour. I injured my knee more than I thought, and it’s worsening. I’m having bank troubles with 1st Citizens, and they told me I must go to a branch to clear things up; the nearest branch is 163 miles away. And remember, I have no vehicle. Things keep getting worse and worse.

Because of my accident and coma, I cannot feel on my right side. I think my right knee is hurting so much now because I could not feel it before. Yes, the pain has come in, and it’s growing.
     
What will happen to Kit?
I guess we will all have to wait and see.
Currently, I see no promising future for Kit.
At the lowest point in my life. 

THEN, KEEP DOING NEW 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 now, but there are still things you can grow.
And, remember about indoor gardening.
     
A self-supportive 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 LIFE, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
See your life differently this week. Know you will get through the difficulties.
Start to make and live the life that YOU want.
Happiness can be with you more often than not.
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NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 313–Anxiety. I will help you get through it.
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?