BLOG 260—Make it Happen!

“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 260—Make it Happen!
I hope to illuminate your life with my words.
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY OR BETTER!

*** The joy I experience in life is a marvelous thing!
*** I was hit by two trucks, but I remain happy.
*** If you read through Facebook, see kitsummers.com
*** I lived in my van for six years and visited all US national parks.
*** I married Beth on 2/22/22. We are both quite happy.
*** Thanks, Beth, for editing and adding to each weekly blog.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** You will find secrets to unfold and good news!

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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You will have many in your life who assist and teach; I hope I am helping to guide you. Coaches like myself hope to lighten the way on your path. Remember that it is up to you to generate your path toward excellence. I’m not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” 

I HOPE TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS
WORDS HAVE POWER! 

Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual death?
At any age, you can (and should) make changes to make your life better.

YOU ALREADY KNOW

You already know much about what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and to show that my ideas can provide additional thoughts, along with yours, to help you. Much of what I write about is taken from my own experiences. In that I have gone through much, I hope to spread ideas for you to live a better life. Remember, only you know what is best for you.

EVEN IF YOU START LATE, ARE UNCERTAIN,
OR ARE DIFFERENT –
YOU CAN STILL FIND SUCCESS!

Don’t forget that you are only as young
as the last time you changed your mind!
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive,
and always reach for more advancement.

VERY LITTLE IS NEEDED TO MAKE A GREAT LIFE.

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TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK — Make it happen!
Don’t sleepwalk through your life, and don’t sleep too much. Every person has a certain amount of necessary sleep; figure yours out, and don’t go beyond it. I do four or five hours a night. Still think it’s a waste of time, but necessary.
 
Instead of sleeping, you could make things happen to improve your life. Often, it does not take much — just start! It’s always a choice to sleep and to make it happen. I hope you choose the right one. Sleep is a necessary waste of time.
   
Now that you’re awake, you must make things happen, such as this week; I have little to write about for my Daily Jottings. That is because I did not “make” things happen to write to you about. When you “make” things happen for yourself, it can add so much to your life.
 
Successful people are doers–these people make things happen. Driven by passion and fuelled by their dreams, they are determined to change, take action, and make a difference. They are not content to sit idle or procrastinate. Become this person!
 
If you want exemplary things to happen in your life and are dissatisfied you are not reaching your dreams and life is challenging, things have to change. It is usual for people to resist change, but taking a different path may be the right course of action to take; you must decide this. You may need to make changes. Everyone wants to do good in life, of course. Life can be complex and challenging. Everyone will have problems and trials, even you; no one will escape this life without them.

As we live, we often have to “make” things better. It might take some effort, and this is often necessary. The more you make things happen, the better and more in control your life can be.
 
Here are some ideas >>
Step 1 – Decide precisely what you want.
Step 2 – Think of something you want to do or work towards.
Step 3 – Write it down. Carefully and in detail.
Step 4 – Know Why You Want It.
Step 5 – Break your goal down.
Step 6 – Tell someone your idea.
Step 7 – Visualise What You Want.
Step 8 – Take Action.
Step 9 – Get Support In Place.
Step 10 – Realize what isn’t working is often the starting point to making a change.
Step 11 – Plan your first steps.
Step 12 – CELEBRATE! 

To have miraculous things happen, trust yourself; you are the one. When you trust yourself, you will keep moving forward no matter what gets thrown at you because you’ve got a rock-solid foundation (yourself).

WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE? 

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! 

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are so interesting, challenging, and essential on our path to joy, happiness, and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others. 

THE BURST!

Inspirational quotes and ideas give us a quick and timely burst of wisdom to get our focus back, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion.

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. You 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”

How you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determines everything in your life, and it all derives from your quality of thinking. 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—it is 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.

BE POSITIVE!

Positive and inspiring quotes are like beams of 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.
   
I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS ADD TO YOUR LIFE >> 

1. “There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” ― Mindy Kaling
    
   2. “People say, ‘I’m going to sleep now,’ as if it were nothing. But it’s really a bizarre activity. ‘For the next several hours, while the sun is gone, I’m going to become unconscious, temporarily losing command over everything I know and understand. When the sun returns, I will resume my life.'” — George Carlin
    
   3. “Man is a genius when he is dreaming.” ― Akira Kurosawa
    
   4. “I’ve always envied people who sleep easily. Their brains must be cleaner, the floorboards of the skull well swept, all the little monsters closed up in a steamer trunk at the foot of the bed.” ― David Benioff
    
   5. “She used to say she could taste sleep and that it was as delicious as a BLT on fresh French bread.” ― Rebecca Wells
    
   6. “Of all the things a man may do, sleep probably contributes most to keeping him sane. It puts brackets about each day. If you do something foolish or painful today, you get irritated if somebody mentions it. If it happened yesterday, though, you can nod or chuckle, as the case may be. You’ve crossed through nothingness or dreamed to another island in time.” Roger Zelazny
    
   7. “There is renewal in rest.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita
    
   8. “Having peace, happiness, and healthiness is my definition of beauty. And you can’t have any of that without sleep.” — Beyonce
    
   9. “I love sleep because it is both pleasant and safe to use. Pleasant because one is in the best possible company and safe because sleep is the consummate protection against the unseemliness that is the invariable consequence of being awake. What you don’t know won’t hurt you.” ― Fran Lebowitz
    
   10. “My father said there were two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better.” — Marlo Thomas
   

WHEN YOU IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!

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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.
Do you keep track of what you do each day?
Keep track for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
   
2/17–More birds flew away, or, should I say, Beth got two more to a home with kids who will love them
We currently have many bunnies, Do you want one?
   
Worked on the gardens again today. Remember, if you want to build gardens like mine, I am here to help you in any way I can.
 
2/18-19–Not much these two days; I hope you found success.
My daughter, April, is in Europe with her husband, Jake. It brings back great memories.

2/20–Worked on the blog today. As you see, I am reformatting and making things easier for you to understand. I do hope my words help you make a better life for yourself.
 
Toiling in the gardens, I am making a place to grow potatoes. I have been learning of the Ruth Stout method. With this, you put chited potatoes on the ground, then set about six inches of hay on top. The potatoes will put down roots and grow above the ground. Simple and ingenious.
2/21–Beth’s aunt bought a new house, which is very nice. Afterward, we went to Greenwood, a new route that seemed much longer and more of a wilderness area. I kept telling Beth this was the wrong way, but I let her try this new way and found it a very pretty wooded route. Of course, I doubt we will go this way again.

2/22– Our Second Wedding Anniversary! Beth rewatched our fairy tale wedding. It hasn’t been easy merging two different personalities, but it has been two years, which shows a willingness to work at it. Have you seen?>>
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3204722973105373&id=100000309296793&mibextid=w8EBqM
 
2/23–(Beth used her writing skills to script this) We helped rescue puppies in town today! Thanks to my bestie, Valerie, who spotted the three pups. Kit and I brought food and water and tried to help Val corral these feral pups. Impossible!
 
They were underneath a small house next to our historic Cotton Gin. After a few phone calls, we got ahold of our new animal control officers, Smitty and Yonn, who will come to assist.
 
Then, Valerie heard small puppy sounds from underneath the boards on the back of the little house. The officers pulled up the rotting wood and gently lifted out seven tiny puppies (and, sadly, one who was dead.) Mama was also hiding under the house.
 
The three pups, around four months old, plus the new puppies, probably two weeks old, and mama, all needed to be taken together according to the Humane Society of SC rules.
   
The main SCHS office is coming to trap all the dogs and ensure they are cared for. I was very impressed with the officers’ care while trying to catch the pups. Valerie and I have been part of other rescue missions in the past, but it has been a long time, and we were younger and” bendier” then. 

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YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
This week, set your alarm clock to awaken an hour earlier.
Also, stay up an hour later and get things accomplished.
You will be surprised at the amount of time added to your life. 

THIS IS YOUR LIFE — MAKE YOUR LEGACY HAPPEN!
DO SOMETHING NEW–DAILY,
THEN, KEEP DOING IT FOR THE REST OF  YOUR LIFE.  

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NEXT BLOG >>
I turn 65 on Feb 28! Will you celebrate with me?
Finally, the age at which I can retire.
But, I guess I have been retired for most of my life, living the life that “I” want. 

AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

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