“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 317–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. Yes, the photo is me! 
*** 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 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!
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YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK — AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE?
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OPENING WORDS
The past week has been difficult.
I’m a man with no dreams and no hope.
It’s been so long since I had fun in my life.
I don’t know how to make things better.
Hard to be confident right now with what is going on.
Also, in the last couple of blog posts, I wrote about how I was hurting and the problems going on. I had expected to hear from some people, especially you, but I heard from no one. As a result, I do not see a reason to continue my blog. I hope I have added to some people’s lives with my words. Or was I wasting my time?
About the blog I write (which you are now reading), I added to my blog posts while driving across the US a few times and from when I was in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Europe. I have written hundreds of words and many blogs.
This life I am living now, I see nothing to live for.
How about you? Would you miss my blog if I stopped posting?
And, because I am not traveling, perhaps it will be no more blog posts.
I am sad that Beth kicked me out of the house.
We had such plans for our future together—now—nothing.
And, of course, that accident with the van, which totaled it—
no more traveling in my incredible van.
It’s hard to write about confidence when your entire world is crashing down.
Please let me know if you have read my blog posts.
kitsummers@gmail.com is where to write me.
How many replies I get will determine if I keep up with writing this blog.
It’s up to you.
Do you like my blog posts?
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BLOG 317–Find Your Confidence!
Like many of us, a lot has happened in the last several years that would deflate even the most confident. You’ve taken on a lot of new responsibilities, faced the unknown, had sickness and grief, and stayed home with all our people 24/7.
As the world opens up, you may feel a little apprehensive, and unsureness is normal. For many of us, it’s time to change clothes, dust off that old workwear, and remember just how complicated your morning routine used to be; yes, change.
I’ve found that the best way to develop confidence is to fake it. You will feel better about yourself and get more accomplished–other people will believe in you. So, next time you need confidence (or any attitude), fake it, you will be surprised at the outcome.
Don’t forget that confidence is not a solo venture—it can be strengthened by investing in a genuine, healthy group. We can see ourselves fully in the shared experiences and friendships we have with others. If you’re hungry for more inspiration to take your life (and mood) to the next higher level, don’t miss out on others’ help. Keep friendships going.
Confidence can be tricky to deal with. Worry and fear can quickly become overwhelming, but remembering that the future can’t be changed by worrying about it can be a grounding thought in trying times. Change your thought patterns.
Confidence can be a wonderful thing. It allows us to move through life with poise, joyfulness, and self-assurance. With ake on challenges that might otherwise seem huge. And confidence is a fickle thing–some people seemingly have complete confidence–others lack confidence and can become self-conscious in their life.
While low self-esteem is never good, a lack of continued confidence is not necessarily a negative. Some research suggests it can make you more successful by encouraging hard work, seeing all, self-reflection, and an openness to feedback. Learn, then move forward.
We can recognize and celebrate courage with others, but it can also be an internal, day-to-day experience in ourselves. One of the most common ways we practice confidence is to pursue learning and personal growth. Research shows us that fear of failure can negatively correlate with courage, but what if it’s OK to make mistakes—learn from them—and they are welcomed learning tools?
Here are questions to ask as you go forward >>
What do I “stand for”?
What do I value in myself?
What is important to me?
What are some of my successes
What are some of my accomplishments?
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.
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Reading through the quotes below about life can do the trick if you’re looking for a pick-me-up or a healthy dose of motivation. Whether centered around positive affirmations, self-care, or success, life quotes can be powerful inspirational tools.
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas 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 >>
“To overcome fear is the quickest way to gain your self-confidence.”―Roy T. Bennett
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” ―Helen Keller
“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and success is sure.” ―Mark Twain
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” ―Lao Tzu
“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit at home and think about it. You can go out and get busy.” ―Dale Carnegie
“Why should I care what other people think of me?”
I am who I am. And who I wanna be.”―Avril Lavigne
“Fear? What does a man have to do with fear?
Chance rules our lives, and the future is all unknown.
Best live as we may, from day to day.”―Sophocles
“A diamond doesn’t start polished and shining.
It once was nothing special.
But it became spectacular with enough pressure and time.
I’m that diamond.”―Solange Nicole
“She remembered who she was,
and the game changed.”―Lalah Delia
“The key to life is accepting challenges.
Once someone stops doing this, he’s dead.”―Bette Davis
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly,
you cease forever to be able to do it.”―J. M. Barrie
“When you’re different.
Sometimes, you don’t see the millions of people who accept you for who you are. Is that Kit up there?
All you notice is the person who doesn’t.”―Jodi Picoult
“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”―Theodore Roosevelt
“As soon as you trust yourself,
you will know how to live.”
―Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder,
spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit”―EE Cummings
“Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving.
When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape.”―Bell Hooks
“Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions …
Do your thing, and don’t care if they like it.”―Tina Fey
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!
Do you 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!
3/29-4/3–Mainly I stayed in my hotel room and did little things. Not sure what it will take to get me going again, but it will happen.
4/3–MY ANNIVERSARY! On this day, April 3, in 1982 I was hit by a truck and went through a 37-day coma. After I awoke I have to relearn everything physical. Take a look at this video to learn more >>
Educational Entertainment with Kit Summers
4/4–Not much today, sorry to say.
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 >>
Confidence is a habit. This week, develop your confidence more and more. As you will see, you can get much more accomplished as you add to your life and add to other’s lives, too.
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NEXT BLOG >>
Not sure what the next blog topic will be.
I guess we will both learn next week.
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
