“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 289–A Better Life is What You Focus On!
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I hope to illuminate your Life with my Words.
The Wanderings of Kit (Do you wander or wonder?)
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY OR BETTER!
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*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** I was hit by two different trucks, but I remain happy.
*** Going through a 37-day coma–Yikes!
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die?
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*** I lived in my van for six years, visited all US national parks, and met Beth.
*** Beth and I married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** You will find secrets to unfold and good news!
*** What are you passionate about?
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Live for now! When all your nows add up, you will have a great life!
*** You cannot change the past. 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 am helping to guide you. Coaches like me wish to lighten your path toward excellence. It is up to you to make your journey toward merit. I’m 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—I love it!
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual death?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life–at any age.
Start today, and you can build the life you desire.
YOU ALREADY KNOW
You already know much about what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can provide additional thoughts, along with yours, to help you.
MY EXPERIENCES
Much of what I write about is taken from my experiences.
I have gone through much.
I hope to spread ideas so that you can live a better life.
Remember, only you know what is best for you.
EVEN IF YOU START LATE,
ARE UNCERTAIN OR DIFFERENT ––
YOU CAN STILL FIND SUCCESS!
Don’t forget–you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
VERY LITTLE IS NEEDED TO MAKE A GREAT LIFE!
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TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK — A Better Life is What You Focus On!
Think negative thoughts–you will bring on a bad life.
Think better thoughts– you will have a better life.
You see, what we focus on makes our life good or bad.
I’ve experienced extreme physical changes that made life hard. I’ve partaken in relationship difficulties and expected things to get better, but they don’t. I’ve had my share of friendship headaches, but I press on through it all to keep a smile as I think
Sometimes, it’s hard not to compare yourself to others. You see all around you; everyone else seems to know what they want out of life. They’re finding the right relationships, advancing their careers, and always smiling–but you feel lost, unsure of yourself and what direction to head towards. It’s hard to know who you are and where you belong. I am going through this myself right now.
You try and do your best, but you need more. There’s so much pressure to achieve, and you find yourself trying to fit within certain molds or expectations. Never live your life in a way that others want. You must live according to your thoughts and decisions.
Listen to these words by Tony Robbins that could help >>
https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyrobbins/video/7239012522840362283?lang=en
When you’re feeling this way, it helps to go within. Focusing on others drains your energy and can detract from your sense of passion and purpose. See yourself as you are. Focus on what’s important and what you bring to your life because you’re the only person who can be you, which is incredible.
See yourself and what needs to change. We each have our paths and contributions in life. So spend time working to discover what is within yourself, the greatness of light, and cultivate that spark.
When do you feel like you are genuinely realizing what you are doing? It could be while running, juggling, reading, cooking, working at the office, or simply spending time with your family.
Regardless of what you’re doing during these times, you’re in a highly focused and joyful state when you’re centered on a task that excites you. These same feelings can be brought up at other times, too, you know.
What if you could feel like that more often while doing different tasks? IT IS IN YOU! What if you could learn to improve focus, even when doing something you didn’t particularly like? You can – but you must now decide to throw away distractions and make improving focus an essential part of your daily routine. This is something you can develop!
You can reap many rewards when you learn to improve focus and concentration. You’ll accomplish a task much faster when you give it your full attention, leaving you with extra time to devote to your other interests at the end of each day.
Focusing on a task will increase your work compared to dividing your awareness between it and something else. Put excellence into ALL you do! It can become a habit that you must develop.
Others will take notice as you produce better work and be more efficient. Become an expert in your field; you will bring in more money! You might have promotions lined up before you know it or, if you’re self-employed, additional work from existing clients or new work from those who like what they see. You will find success!
Successful people are no different from me or you.
But they have learned to focus on all and on success!
What area of your life could use a massive improvement? Whether it’s your career, personal relationships, health, or something else, learning to improve focus on what matters makes all the difference.
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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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.
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. 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—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 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.
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I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
“All our dreams can come true,
if we dare to pursue them.”
— Walt Disney
“Sometimes it takes dealing with a disability — the trauma, the relearning, the months of rehabilitation therapy — to uncover our true abilities and how we can put them to use for us in ways we may have never imagined. ”
— Senator Tammy Duckworth
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt
“I cannot say this too firmly:
Do not compare yourselves to others!
Be true to yourself.
Resume understanding and grow with all your might.”
— Kit Summers
“Do the best you can until you know better.
Then, when you know better, do better.”
— Maya Angelou
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man;
true nobility is being superior to your former self.”
— Ernest Hemingway
“Stay afraid, but do it anyway.
What’s important is the action.
You don’t have to wait to be confident.
Just do it, and eventually, the confidence will follow.”
— Carrie Fisher
“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth.
Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”
— Abraham Maslow
“We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.”
— Oprah Winfrey
“Dreams come true.
Without that possibility,
nature would not incite us to have them.”
— John Updike
“Dream as if you’ll live forever.
Live as if you’ll die today.”
— James Dean
“Some men see things as they are and say why.
I dream of things that never were and say why not.”
— George Bernard Shaw
“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 the flames of achievement.”
— Unknown
“Whatever your passion is, keep doing it. Don’t waste time chasing after success or comparing yourself to others—every flower blooms at a different pace. Excel at doing what your passion is and only focus on perfecting it. Eventually, people will see what you are great at doing, and if you are truly great, success will come chasing after you.”
— Suzy Kassem
“Don’t always be appraising yourself, wondering if you are better or worse than other writers. “I will not Reason and Compare,” said Blake; “my business is to Create.” Besides, since you are like no other being ever created since the beginning of Time, you are incomparable.”
— Brenda Ueland
“To be beautiful means to be yourself.
You don’t need to be accepted by others.
You need to accept yourself.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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!
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.
9/7–I was already planning to purchase a chair for my traveling. I had to throw something in the trash; I saw a chair there. I had to use a stick to reach it. It turned out to be a great chair. The left arm cover does not stay on well, but that is the only problem. That made me happy, can you tell?
My daughters, Jasmine and April,
along with April’s husband Jake,
took me to brunch this morning.
It was very nice.
As you know, Jake 
Father and daughter
Jake and April will be buying a house.
They have so many plans ahead of them that they talk about.
It reminds me of when their mom and I found the house they grew up in
We found a relator who became our friend, Phyllis Lynch.
https://www.zillow.com/profile/PhyllisLynch
April and Jake have the same ideas for their future.
It sounds like Jasmine has some pretty inventive ideas for her future. I know she will do well in life and be fantastic. Can you hear the proud daddy talking?
9/8–I slept better last night. I slept very comfortably on the van’s floor. Today, I plan on rebuilding the bed frame to make it stronger. The bed frame was completed and put in today. You will find some photos of this. I made it very strong to hold up for a long time. I think I will sleep well tonight
9/9–I’m at Costco to get gas and a few items. They have little horse barns for the Amish, who bring horses and buggies; it’s adorable. I’m seeing a few horses and buggies on the road—Amish.
Sorry about my finger
My computer would not even turn on. Of course, my immediate thought was about getting this blog to you. Right away, I had to get to Bestbuy/Geeksquad to have it looked at
As you can see from my writing, the computer I have been using is working now. But I bought a backup computer to write my blog in case this one stops working. Yes, you are that important to me. Although $350 bucks is not much, you are worth much more. Yet, they got my other computer working correctly, so I returned the new one.
April had me meet her at https://pretzelhut.com/, which also has a petting zoo.
The pretzel place was opening, so we saw the animals.
We decided to move on, so …
April took me to dinner, an excellent meal for us.
https://brickervillehouserestaurant.com/
It is a great place and a lot of food.
I ate the best burger I ever had!
April told me about a grocery market run by the Amish with fantastic prices.
I first went a few days ago and had to return.
Take a look here >> http://bbsgrocery.com/
I bought eleven bucks worth of food–I got so much for that cost!
9/10–I’m back at https://shadyoaksfamilycampground.com/. April and Jasmine are busy today, so I don’t think I’ll see them. I have a lot to do — remove everything from the van, clean, and then reorganize as I put stuff back. Later, I will jump in the pool and shower. It’s time for a thorough cleaning.
It’s a nippy morning today, downright cold.
With a clear blue sky above, warmth should come soon.
It will be nice for my work later.
I just saw a little chipmunk journey across my campsite.
It’s so good to see life; I like being out here.
I’m working on the van today, and it’s improving.
9/11–Today, I took that computer back. It was slow, after all. And, I saved $350 bucks. My old computer is working just fine. The guys at Geek Squad got it going again, which made me happy.
9/12–Since it was my last day at this campground, I built a massive campfire. Sitting with my back to the fire, I am getting very hot. I gathered a large amount of wood; I will leave behind a lot of it.
Because I am still determining where my next stop will be, I may post my blog today, Thursday. As you know, I have never missed posting a blog each Friday; I hope you look forward to reading it each week.
I’m at the campground now, a lovely place. Things will start filling up for the weekend; they expect many. I talked with the people in charge, and they will allow me to stay overnight tonight at no charge—so lovely.
Jake was busy, so April and Jasmine took me to https://www.lickitysplit.info/. It looks fascinating. I will let you know later. The word for it — excellent. The ice cream to finish things off was perfect. We all had a great time together. Thank you so much, my daughters.
April took a trunk full of photos and my unicycle and will store them for me, so I won’t have to deal with them anymore. That makes my drive lighter. Thanks, April and Jake.
When I got back to https://shadyoaksfamilycampground.com /, it was like coming home. I’ve loved staying here. Visits from Jasmine and April were so good. Seeing them firstborn to where they are today brings good feelings to me. I think I raised them well (along with Mary Ellen, of course.)
Last night, this evening, I had to set a massive fire. My phone/camera is not working well for pictures, so I will have to learn more about how to use it. Of course, all the smoke from the fire goes right at me, so I can’t see. And that will happen wherever you sit, somehow. Have you ever noticed that?
It’s only about 7:30 now.
People are already closing up shop and moving into their sleepy mode.
As usual, I am tired; I barely slept again last night.
I guess that’s how life will be for me from now on.
As you know, I was going to publish my blog earlier today. I am glad to be waiting for Friday’s official blog release date. Hmm, what will happen tomorrow to write about?
9/13–Had a good sleep last night. The bed I built is quite comfortable, and I sleep with a smile.
Breakfast was leftovers from the dinner Jasmine and April bought for me last night. Thanks again for the dinner (and the breakfast!)
It’s Friday now. I have until Monday at 9 a.m. to see Dave and have him look at my van and ensure it runs correctly. I will drive there slowly; it’s only about 60 miles away.
I saw a Costco on my way to see Dave in Delaware. It was a bit out of the way, but gas is always the cheapest there, and I could eat my sampling stuff, so, of course, I did.
And, just needed, is a Best Buy. I wanted to learn more about my phone camera, so I did. I went to BB at 2 p.m. and had to make an appointment—I had to wait until 4 p.m. There is no park near where I can juggle, so I will sit here in the van and type.
I hate wasting time, but it looks like that’s what I’ll have to do until I leave my van with Dave on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
I’m melancholy and lonely.
Would you please write to me?
kitsummers@gmail.com
DO SOMETHING NEW–DAILY!
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
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THE GARDEN THIS WEEK
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. I did a lot of work in establishing the vegetable garden.
When I drove the van seven years ago, I grew stuff under the sunroof windows on the top. Maybe I will start that up 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 >> Campgrounds are all over the world. Find one near you and stay the night (or two or three.) It is so good to get out into the wilderness.
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NEXT BLOG >>
Fun and play at work?
It can make people more productive.
Where do you work?
Can you make it fun for everyone there?
AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
