BLOG 326–LIVE INTENTIONALLY!

 “KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 326–LIVE INTENTIONALLY!
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I aim to Illuminate Your Life with my zWords.
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 the 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.
*** In 2025, I met Jennifer. We are sooo happy together!
*** 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 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 a lot about my writing, and I want to remind you of these ideas.
I can give you more thoughts on how I can 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
I am still with Jennifer.
We are happy together, but it goes up and down.
I thought this was my last pursuit of love, but I think she thinks differently.
It takes two to tango.
She believes in a God; I do not.
We are happy together and smile at the world.

EMBRACE THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT!

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BLOG 326–LIVE INTENTIALLY! 

Why are you here?
What is your mission in the world?
How are you intentional with yourself and your family?
Do you push yourself?

CHOICES
The most essential thing in our lives is being intentional with our choices. Too often, we blame others for their choices for our current situation. So, what does it mean to be intentional? Intentional means consciously making deliberate decisions about something or having a plan and a goal.
 
PURPOSEFUL
Suppose we can learn to make purposeful choices in all aspects of our lives. In that case, we will have greater success and happiness than just following the flow and letting things happen by accident. So, whether we are in the middle of good or bad days, let’s be sure they are intentional days to stay headed in the right direction.
   
MAKE IT HAPPEN! >>
Living intentionally means making deliberate and conscious choices in line with your values and goals, rather than letting circumstances dictate your path. It’s about taking control of your life and aligning your actions with your desired future.
     
MAKING MINDFUL CHOICES >>
Being intentional involves reflecting on your values and making decisions that reflect them, rather than just reacting to situations.
     
SETTING GOALS AND PURSUING THEM! >>
Setting goals to advance and pursuing those goals.
Intentional living often involves setting specific goals, developing plans, and aligning one’s actions.
   
IT’S A LIFELONG JOURNEY >>
Being on autopilot is so much easier–Wake up-work-sleep-repeat is the name of the game in adulthood. But, inevitably, there comes a day when we look at our lives and ask ourselves,
“What am I doing? How did I get here?”
We have been on autopilot for so long that we don’t realize how far we have strayed from our course.
From our values. Our goals. Our authentic selves.
   
LIVING WITH PURPOSE >>
It’s about finding meaning and purpose in your daily life, rather than simply going through the motions, apply yourself toward the excellence within you.
   
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY! >>
It means acknowledging your role in shaping your own life and making conscious choices that align with your vision for your future.
     
ENBRACING A MINDFUL APPROACH >>
Intentional living encourages you to be present in your daily activities and to pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, and actions toward your future.
     
THE BENEFITS! >>
I want you to know that increased clarity and purpose will accompany you as you move ahead. Intentional living can help you better understand your values and goals, leading to a more purposeful life.
   
REDUCED STRESS AND ANXIETY >>
Prioritize your mental and physical well-being through healthy habits, stress management techniques, and social connections.
   
ALWAYS A CHOICE >>
By making conscious choices and taking control of your life, you can reduce your feelings of overwhelming stress and anxiety.
     
A GREATER SENSE OF FULFILLMENT >>
Living intentionally can lead to greater fulfillment and satisfaction in your daily life.
   
IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS! >>
Being intentional in your relationships can help you build stronger, more meaningful connections with others.
   
INCREASED CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM! >>
You can build confidence and self-esteem by owning your life and making choices that align with your values.
     
REMOVE >>
Remove people with whom you no longer share values.
Eliminate lifestyle habits that no longer serve you.
     
BE INTENTIONAL >>
Living intentionally means living your life in line with your fundamental values in pursuit of your “why.” Your “why” is your purpose or reason for being.
Everyone’s “why” is a little different.
Each journey is unique.
       
“W” >>
What exactly does intentional living look like?
What does it mean to live your life with intention?
Why is it essential to create an intentional life?
   
CHOICES >>
You can be intentional about every aspect of your life. That includes the foods you eat, the habits you practice, the people you surround yourself with, and how you care for your home. Your hobbies, the books you read, and the way you start your day can, and should, be done with your ultimate end goal in mind.
     
GOALS AND CHOICES >>
Living intentionally looks different for everyone. After all, we all have different goals, beliefs, motivations, and aspirations. But at its core, intentional living means having a purpose that you’re working toward. You set clear goals that guide your actions. And you do your best to make choices that align with them.

YOUR CORE VALUES >>
For many, living intentionally starts with identifying their core values. Our values should be at the center of our being. They’re the things we hold most dear and cherish above all else. Once you have identified your values, your path to intentional living becomes clearer. If you aren’t sure what your core values are, get a piece of paper and a pen and spend some time thinking about yourself. Ask yourself:
What is most important to me?
   
YOU HAVE THE MONEY >>
Lack of money with a decent salary and dissatisfaction in life resemble a misallocation of your values. Please review where you are spending your money, where your values don’t align, or where your purpose outweighs these values. For example, I am willing to delay partying so that my family can retire, so I will stop going out periodically.
   
CHOOSE A DIFFERENT WAY >>
If you aren’t working towards what you want, you may not like it badly enough or lack clarity/health. If the former is true, please prioritize those aspects and revisit this once you are in a better state.  
LIFE IS SHORT >>
Life’s too short to settle for less of yourself. To attract the standard you want, you must first become it. Affirmations mean nothing without validated growth. Do what must be done, this is IMPORTANT!

DECLUTTER YOUR LIFE >>
From decluttering our homes to setting purposeful goals for the future, living intentionally is a powerful way of finding meaning and purpose in life and carving out more time, energy, space, and freedom for what matters.

GET THE MOST OUT OF LIFE! >>
This isn’t a magic recipe for an easy life, but it does help to get the most out of your life.
Instead of living a life on autopilot, you’re choosing to live a life on purpose.
This could be applied to your time, home, spending habits, self-care practices, work, career, and more. 

ALL YOU HAVE IS NOW!
MAKE THINGS FANTASTIC! 

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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 real life. 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 it’s next to impossible with your busy schedule. 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 >>
   
1. “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
The best is yet to come.” — Zig Ziglar
     
2. “Relax, recharge, and reflect.
Sometimes it’s OK to do nothing.”
— Izey Victoria Odiase
   
3. “Things do not change, we change.”
— Henry David Thoreau
   
4. “Live with intention.
Walk to the edge.
Listen hard.
Practice wellness.
Play with abandon.
Laugh.
Choose without regret.
Appreciate your friends.
Continue to learn.
Do what you love.
Live as if this is all there is.”
— Mary Ann Radmacher
   
5. “Live in the sunshine,
swim in the sea,
drink in the wild air.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
     
6. “Commit to grow daily.” — John C. Maxwell
     
7. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou
   
8. “Intention is one of the most powerful forces there is. What you mean when you do a thing will always determine the outcome. The law creates the world.” — Breanna Yovanoff
 
9. “Act is if what you do makes a difference. It does.” — William James
   
10. “Intentional days create a life of purpose.” — Adrienne Enns
   
11. “When your intention is clear, so is the way.” — Alan Cohen
   
12. “The future depends on what you do today.” — Mahatma Gandhi
   
13. “Living with intention means … saying yes to what matters most.” — Crystal Paine
   
14. “The busier you are, the more intentional you must be.” — Michael Hyatt
   
15. “For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it.” — Amanda Gorman
   
16. “Every action has an impact, choose wisely the impact you want to have.” — Mindy Hall
 
17. “Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others’ choices make us.” — Richie Norton
     
18. “I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy. I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” — Art Williams
     
19. “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” — Roy E. Disney
   
20. “The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates 

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!
  
5/24–I somehow erased all the words I wrote about my daily doings. I’m sorry about that. I will be more careful in the future.
     
5/25–While driving around the area, Flip Circus came into view. We went and asked if there was a juggler with the show, and there were a few. We’re getting into Flip Circus at no charge because I told them I would write and publish this review on my blog. I do hope you enjoy my words.
 
The Vazquez family has been involved in the circus for many years.
They put together a fantastic show for a grateful audience.
More about Vazquez here >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbnCE430kYQ
   
We figured out that a family of four would cost about $200 for a time enjoying the circus. Jennifer wanted a Coke while there; the cost was six dollars for the soda. A popcorn costs $12. So, this small family circus does quite well financially.
   
Learn more about Flip Circus at their website >> flipcircus.com
Or here >> https://www.facebook.com/FlipCircus/
We could not miss this Sunday’s shows at 1, 4, or 7 p.m.
   
The one-ring show started with people stretching in the ring. I was surprised that so much comedy could have been intertwined with this. A funny start to the show could have been good, but there were many talented and skilled acts throughout the show.
 
A few that stood out for me were >>
   
A great band played throughout the show. I would have liked to see more comedy and interaction between the showpeople and the band, to bring them more into the show. The audience would have loved that.
   
Next up were six girls who jumped rope in various ways and jumped with different groups.  
   
Luva came on to juggle for us, and a great juggler she was.
Watch this >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-lr6cg3hb0
     
Next, I saw a fantastic performer on a slack rope. In addition to juggling as we know it, she juggled and spun rings on the rope. We saw her juggle four and five rings while walking on the rope and sitting on a chair on the rope. She also did the splits while walking.
       
Jan Vazquez and his sister rode in on their unicycles before they passed six clubs. The audience witnessed them on a rola bola, and the girl stood on Jan’s head. They both juggled three clubs. I saw excellence in their performance.
 
Johnny Rico did some great comedy clowning; the audience loved it.
     
These are just a few of the acts I saw. I have been to many European circuses, and Flip Circus stands with the best of them. This is an excellent show. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THE PERFORMANCE!
   
5/26, 27, 28–Nothing of importance occurred these days.
Enjoying life.
           
5/29–I worked a lot on rewriting my blog today. As I wrote previously, I had erased all the words I had written for my daily doings. Going by memory can be a tricky thing.
   
5/30–A gloriously sunny day, I love it! 

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 >>
Figure out what you need to be intentional about in your life.
Think about how you can drive yourself toward excellence in those areas.
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?