BLOG 327–STOP!
“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 327–STOP!
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=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
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!
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?============================
OPENING WORDS
My time with Jennifer has been fantastic, but she may not be able to handle my future needs. We put the relationship to bed for now. I had just discovered what a wonderful lady she truly is. I hope she visits me in Florida; her dad lives there. Sadly, it seems like Kit will stay solo in his life.
Here are my plans >>
First, they (Jasmine and April, my daughters),
help me immensely with this new direction for my life.
We are looking at Siesta Key >>
https://locations.sevitahealth.com/united-states/fl/sarasota/neurorestorative-siesta-key/545
I will go there to live and keep advancing as I write my blog to improve your future.- They (my daughters) are looking for somewhere for me to stay until we find a place in Florida.
- They will help me get down there.
- They, and Greg, will secure me a place to live.
- Intense therapy to help with my balance and juggling.
- Help others get better as I get better.
- Get help with my dysphagia.
- Run and train daily to get this body back in shape.
- Get my teeth worked on to get them back.
- Planning to get my inspirational speaking going again from there.
- After getting a bike there, I will return to my bicycling (and unicycling!)
Thanks for this quote about my last blog, Larry >>
“Brilliantly written!
Everyone should read it!!!”
Larry ZeigerEMBRACE THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT!
BLOG 327–STOP
You have control of what you say and do.
Before you put it all out there–STOP to think first!
YOU can control how you communicate with people.
STOP!1) Stop overthinking.
2) Stop blaming others.
3) Stop regretting the past.
4) Stop worrying about the future.
5) Stop comparing your life to others.
6) Stop waiting for perfect conditions.
7) Stop looking for happiness in others.
NONE OF THESE SHOULD BE A PART OF YOUR LIFE!
“Stop” can have an impactful and inspiring meaning depending on how it’s used. It can represent pausing to think, taking a break, or even stopping to actively pursue a different direction. STOP is mainly about taking the time to think things through first.
Life is similar to a bus ride.
The journey begins when we jump on the bus.
We meet people along the way–strangers, friends, and future friends.
There are stops at intervals, and people get on the bus.
At times, some of these people make their presence felt.
Some impact us through their grace and beauty.
Some remain indifferent.
You are in charge of your bus and where it goes.
Meet people, they are bound to become your friends.
How does this apply to children? Let me ask you this: When was the last time you told a child to “breathe” when they were upset, and how did they do?
While we can invite children to use their preferred strategies, most of the time, when emotions are running high, they have “flipped their lids”. Their brain, commonly known as the “upstairs brain,” is responsible for problem-solving, impulse control, and emotion regulation, but becomes effectively offline, having been hijacked by the “downstairs brain.”
The primitive downstairs brain is the “act before thinking” team. The downstairs limbic system involves memory, emotion, and the stress response. One of its main jobs is keeping us safe!
Thinking first may be unsafe unless our upstairs brain can give it the “all-clear.” But the upstairs brain of a child or adolescent is still under construction (even up to their 20s!). The downstairs brain reacts first, especially when communication with the upstairs brain isn’t strong enough.
Herein lies the problem. As psychologists and educators, we often recommend something many children can’t yet do—STOP and think. We teach kids to “stop and think” before engaging in an unhelpful or inappropriate response, such as hitting someone or saying something hurtful.
However, their “act without thinking” mind takes charge when their emotions run high. Simply telling them first to stop and think is asking them to use a tool that has gone offline. You must teach them how to learn.
But then some people need to make an exit, to get down and walk the paths they were destined to. If people always made an entrance and never left, for better or worse, it would be a disaster. Then we would feel suffocated and confused like those people on the bus. The purpose of the journey would lose its essence, and the journey altogether would neither be worthwhile nor smooth.
HERE ARE SOME “GOOD” REASONS TO “STOP” >>
“Stop to smell the roses.”
“Stop to listen to your heart.”
“Stop being afraid and start living!”
“Stop the endless cycle–break free.”
“Stop and think about what matters.”
“Stop and look at the world around you.”
“Stop the negativity, embrace the positive.”
“Stop making excuses and start taking action.”
“Stop and allow yourself to feel, to be human.”
“Stop looking back–look forward to your future!”
“Stop for a moment–take a deep breath–recharge.”
“Stop the relentless pursuit and give yourself a break.”
“Stop letting fear control you; you are in charge of your life.”
OTHER WORDS FOR STOP >>
Bose, drop, end, halt, hold, kill, pause, stall, stand, stay, breathing space, halt, hesitation, hiatus, hitch, interlude, intermission, interruption, interval, lapse, layoff, letup, lull, recess, respite, stoppage, suspension. Which do you use?
Control when you use or act on the word, “STOP.”
When you do this, you will begin to control your brain.ALL YOU HAVE IS NOW!
MAKE THINGS FANTASTIC!*****************
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, as well as 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.
EAD 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 >>
This week’s blog focuses on perseverance, not giving up, and the value of continuous effort going beyond STOP. The quotes below encourage staying focused on goals and not letting setbacks hinder your progress. They emphasize the power of constant learning and striving for personal growth.
Inspirational quotes about “stop” often highlight the importance of perseverance, not giving up, and finding meaning in the journey, even in these challenging times. They emphasize that stopping can be a sign of weakness and that staying focused and determined is key to success.
“You can’t stop the future
You can’t rewind the past
The only way to learn the secret
…is to press play.”
― Jay Asher
“Slow down in your life!
You will keep yourself happier!”
― Kit Summers
“Never stop just because you feel defeated.
The journey to the other side is attainable only after great suffering.”
― Santosh Kalwar
“If you quit on the process, you are quitting on the result.”
― Idowu Koyenikan
“All shadows of clouds the sun cannot hide
like the moon cannot stop the oceanic tide;
But a hidden star can still be smiling
at night’s black spell on darkness, beguiling”
― Munia Khan
“I fear being alone more than anything else.
So why do I do this?
Why do I push away the people I love?
What is so very wrong with me?
I don’t know.
And I don’t know how to make it stop.”
― Victoria Aveyard
“All shadows of clouds the sun cannot hide
like the moon cannot stop the oceanic tide;
But a hidden star can still be smiling
at night’s black spell on darkness, beguiling”
― Munia Khan
“Wonder is the heaviest element on the periodic table.
Even a tiny fleck of it stops time.”
― Diane Ackerman
“Nothing else you want to do after all your dreams come true.
You’ve become numb. You shouldn’t have ever stopped dreaming.”
― Toba Beta
“When people want to be liked for what they did,
They should stop.”
― Karl Lagerfeld
“The heart apparently doesn’t stop that easily.”
― Haruki Murakami
“I fear being alone more than anything else.
So why do I do this?
Why do I push away the people I love?
What is so very wrong with me?
I don’t know.
And I don’t know how to make it stop.”
― Victoria Aveyard,
“All shadows of clouds the sun cannot hide.
Like the moon cannot stop the oceanic tide;
But a hidden star can still be smiling.
Night’s black spell on darkness, beguiling”
― Munia Khan
“When people want to be liked for what they did, they should stop.”
– Goodreads
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.”
― Robert H. Schuller
“Stop.
Revive.
Survive”
― Melina Marchetta
“Wonder is the heaviest element on the periodic table.
Even a tiny fleck of it stops time.”
― Diane Ackerman
“Never stop just because you feel defeated.
The journey to the other side is attainable only after great suffering.”
― Santosh Kalwar,
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”
― Winston Churchill
“Ever tried?
Ever failed.
No matter.
Try again.
Fail again.
Fail better.”
– Samuel Beckett―
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
Confucius.
“Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place.”
― A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
“Never stop just because you feel defeated.”
― Goodreads
“If you quit on the process, you are quitting on the result.”
― Goodreads
“Sometimes strength is knowing when to stop.”
― Pinterest
“The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.”
― BrainyQuote
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” – George Bernard Shaw.
“When people want to be liked for what they did, they should stop.”
― Karl Lagerfeld
“And I was having too much fun to stop now.”
― Jeff Lindsay
“The heart doesn’t stop that easily.”
― Haruki Murakami,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!********************
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!
5/30–The hospital today for a visit. For a week now, my left leg has been aching. Scared, I went to a local hospital to find out what it was. Every step was painful. I discovered it was a Hematoma, when your blood collects somewhere on your body. I had never experienced this until now.
Strange to be at a hospital and have this happen. Some years ago, I would get something stuck in my throat, and it would not go down, would not come up. It was just stuck there. Surgery was necessary to clear this up. I was told that it was an allergy.
For the dilation surgery, first, I go under anesthesia and I am kept asleep. This procedure involves inserting a tube into my esophagus and then inflating it. The throat holds this change, and I can swallow easily.
I’ve had this surgery done twice in the past, so it seems like it is time again. Here are the legalities >>
Esophageal dilation. Dilation involves placing an endoscope into the esophagus and inflating an attached balloon to stretch it.
It was a long wait in the hospital. I saw a semi-doctor who knew of my leg problem. She suggested I let it heal independently, which I am doing. Jennifer had to wait a lot, too, so she drove around and went to the store while waiting. I thank her so much for her help.
5/31--Two hours of sleep last night. I wonder how I would be if I could get enough sleep. In my mind, sleep has always seemed a waste of time, but I know it is necessary.
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE-The Final Reckoning
This Saturday afternoon, we were in a huge movie theater with just a few people. Tom Cruise starred as the iconic Ethan Hunt. This movie takes the franchise to new heights with a gripping storyline, good music, breathtaking stunts, and high-stakes espionage.
You get pulled right in. The film grabs your attention with intense action sequences and suspenseful moments that never disappoint. Tom Cruise proves again why he is one of the greatest action stars of our time. His dedication to performing stunts adds an authentic thrill that sets this movie apart from other typical action films.
The plot revolves around a potent new threat in the form of a rogue AI, forcing Hunt and his team to make impossible choices for the greater good. With global stakes, emotional dilemmas, and complex twists, the story keeps the audience engaged throughout its run.
Visually, the cinematography is incredible, with exotic locations, beautifully choreographed fight scenes, and jaw-dropping set pieces. The supporting cast, including Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg, delivers solid performances, adding depth and humor to the intense dramatic movie.
The film ends with an episode of a serial drama that leaves the audience in suspense. While setting the stage for a future movie still feels satisfying as a complete cinematic experience. The pacing is tight, the music is exhilarating, and the stakes are higher than ever.
If you can go to this movie, do; you will love it.
6/1–It’s Sunday, so off we go to church. As you might know, I have never believed. It is interesting to see the social structure of Sundays, and it’s always great to see the passionate people attending. I’ve been to religious services all around the world.
Most religious services are similar. People enter, and most try to sit in the back (how terrible. I always sit up front to get the most out of whatever it might be.) Then there is singing. Next, a holy person comes out to give a talk.
Then, the money is collected. Many churches require people to give as much as they can, which they do. This just doesn’t seem right to me. I have studied and have yet to find rational and realistic proof for any God. I went with Jennifer to church, first to spend time with her, which I love, and also to see a new church.
I have a simple, single question that believers cannot answer — can you >>
“Please give your ONE BEST reasonable and rational proof for your god.”
Then I ask them, “Tell me why I should believe in said god”.
Can you do it? Please place your answer here.
Next, Jennifer took us to a late breakfast at a hectic diner.
Humm, come to think of it, I’ve never had dinner at a diner, have you?
6/2–Preparing to head down south to Florida.
I will miss Jennifer very much; I hope she comes to visit.
6/3–I slept until about 4 am. That’s a late sleep for me, it’s a good thing. While I am working on this blog, Jennifer is out on the patio in a conference call about her business selling health insurance.
I had a conference call with Mark, who represents NeuroRestorative>>
https://locations.sevitahealth.com/united-states/fl/sarasota/neurorestorative-siesta-key/545
Greg, with Selective Insurance Company, and my two daughters, Jasmine and April, were also on the call. We are setting up for me to be at this place to help improve my juggling, balance, and overall life—if I can get in. I will find out the status within the week and, of course, let you know.
6/4–It’s a clear, beautiful day. I hope yours is as lovely. Jennifer and I just looked at my left leg, which is not good. Yet the pain is down substantially. If I were to start exercising (running), it would help. Jennifer and I plan to go out later for a long run/walk. Are you putting time into exercise for yourself?THE EARTH IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE, DON’T YA THINK?
It turned out to be a pretty warm day and a delight.
We sat and talked on the deck for a long time. She fears what might be coming (Jesus, that is). Of course, I did not think the same way. That is the main reason Jennifer will not be with me. She believes what we do as we come together is against God and the Bible.
6/5–I woke up at 3 a.m., as usual. It’s a hot day today, but no air conditioning is yet. I was in the garage this morning working on my juggling. It’s about the same as it’s been—not very good. This is just another significant loss I’ve had in my life—I’ve had so many.
I recently had to change banks to PNC. I paid off one of my credit cards and owe nothing. That’s a good feeling.
My left leg is hurting so much, and it seems healing.
6/6–Hard right now as it comes to Jennier. I am under the impression that she does not want me at all, which makes me want to cry. You will hear more in a future post.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!******************
ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
Learn to take control and stop when necessary.
Learn to control your mind, and you learn to control yourself.
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NEXT BLOG >>
AIMING TOWARD EXCELLENCE SHOULD BECOME A HABIT!
**************AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
June 6, 202500BLOG 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=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
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!
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?============================
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!*****************
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 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.” — SocratesYOU 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!********************
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!******************
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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NEXT BLOG >>
STOP!
**************AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
May 30, 2025BLOG 324–BACK TO BASICS
“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 324–BACK TO BASICS
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 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=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
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!
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?============================
OPENING WORDS
This week, I thought about my life and what I am doing.
It has been a rainy week, so we are staying indoors much of the time.
But a change is on the horizon.EMBRACE THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT!
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BLOG 324–BACK TO BASICS
Think back about your life as a youngster, then simplify your current life—NOW—and you will be happy you did. Seeing the big picture of life can tear us up. “Back to basics” means prioritizing fundamental principles and simple living over your complexities and expectations.
Getting back to basics is about reconnecting with core values, even your childhood, focusing on what really matters, and then simplifying life to find a more fulfilling and meaningful existence. As you do this, your life will become more and more pleasant to live. At any age, you can change–AND SHOULD!
When you die, people will remember you for a short time, then nothing. Do what is important to you and makes your life better–NOW–as you make other lives better. You only have a small amount of time to find joy. That is the most important, to find joy and happiness, as you help others find their destiny and joy.
This desire for minimalism comes from a deep-seated need for ease and slowness in your life, which isn’t new but has grown in intensity recently. This is probably in response to the changes in your life this year. As my daughters and business grew, my time and energy demands have increased accordingly.
Returning to life’s basics involves focusing and simplifying your core values and essentials—what is most important. This can include decluttering, prioritizing needs, reconnecting with core values, and practicing self-care. Getting back to basics is about prioritizing what truly matters to you and creating space for essential activities and relationships.
1–Identify Your Core Values >>
Reflect on your life values and how they guide your future.
Please examine aspects of your life that don’t align with your values.
Could you focus more on your values in daily life?
2–Simplify Your Life >>
Declutter: Get rid of unnecessary possessions and items.
Prioritize Needs: Focus on essential activities and relationships.
Reduce Complexity: Identify and minimize things that add unnecessary complexity to your life.
3–Practice Self-Care >>
Move Every Day: Make physical activity a part of your routine.
Eat Well: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Practice gratitude by expressing appreciation for the good things in your life.
4–Reconnect with Your Core >>
Appreciate the small moments, experiences, and things in life.
Practice Mindfulness: Pay attention to the present moment and your emotions.
Create Space: Allow yourself time for quiet reflection and relaxation.
Follow these ideas to get back to basics >>
1) Know your own values and vision.
2) Be mindful of your mental space.
3( Be intentional with your time.
4. Learn to say ‘no’.
5) The past cannot be changed.
6) Question the stories you tell yourself.
7) Implement systems and routines.
8) Pause and reflect.
9) Declutter your physical space.
10) Accept slow progress and release perfectionism.
This season has brought new challenges, but the solutions are well known to me. No matter where we are, we can all benefit from returning to the basics of simple living. People are finding and embracing a minimalist society.
Simple living isn’t about discipline; it’s about focusing on what truly matters.
It’s about finding joy in the small things and appreciating the present moment.
Live with intention rather than being overwhelmed by possessions and obligations.
Embracing simplicity can lead to greater clarity, peace, and meaningful connections.IF IT IS NOT GOING TO MATTER IN FIVE YEARS–
DO NOT SPEND FIVE MINUTES BEING UPSET BY IT!Life is short. How many people know who their grandfather’s father was? If you stop to think about this, it shows how nothing really matters—just the time you have now! Make each moment a joy, and make your life an adventure.
One hundred years from now, you will not have or care about that expensive car you had or the fabulous home you built and/or added to. People will eventually throw out your photos and writings. Eventually, everything about you will be forgotten. For that reason — find all the joy and pleasure you can NOW!ALL YOU HAVE IS NOW!
MAKE THINGS FANTASTIC!*****************
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 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!
============
I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS
INSPIRE YOU AND ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
“It is time to return to those core values, time to get back to basics: to self-discipline and respect for the law, to consideration for others, to accepting responsibility for yourself and your family, and not shuffling it off on other people and the state.”
Shane Black
“When we appreciate how much we have, we feel the urge to pare down, get back to basics, and learn what is essential for our happiness. We long to realize what’s really important.”
John Major
“Back to Basics was absolute humbug, wasn’t it?”
Tracy Chevalier
“To find safe alternatives to obstetrics, we must rediscover midwifery. To rediscover midwifery is the same as giving back childbirth to women. And imagine the future if surgical teams were at the service of the midwives and the women instead of controlling them.”
Gary Crowley
“Play small ball. Get back to basics. I would say that you need to be conservative but maintain your independent streak.”
Michel Odent
“L.A. burns, and so many other cities smolder, waiting for the hose that will flood gasoline over the coals, and we listen to politicians who fuel our hate and our narrow views and tell us it’s simply a matter of getting back to basics while they sit in their beachfront properties and listen to the surf so they won’t have to hear the screams of the drowning.”
Ezra Taft Benson
“We can choose a future where we export more products and outsource fewer jobs. After a decade defined by what we bought and borrowed, we’re returning to basics, and doing what America has always done best: We’re making things again.”
Dennis Lehane
“I started out as a drummer, and now play with a back-to-basics rock band called the ‘Luddites.’ I’m happiest when I’m behind the kit.”
Barack Obama
“Adele is so great! I love “Someone Like You”! Everyone is just raving about it. What’s so nice about it – and many of her songs – is that it just takes it back to basics.”
Rick Astley
“In times of life crisis, whether wild fires or smoldering stress, the first thing I do is go back to basics… am I eating right, am I getting enough sleep, am I getting some physical and mental exercise every day?”
Sarah Ban Breathnach
“We must return to basics: learning to care for ourselves. Learning to love our bodies – and that’s a good beginning – and taking care of our bodies and ourselves by learning how to eat and think. Living is really about thoughts and food, and we’ve got to get back to basics.
Edward Albert
“Riding a bicycle is about getting back to basics. It’s good for the waistline and it’s good for the wallet, is what I’m saying.”
Louise Hay
“As I get older, I use less jewelry – necklace or earrings each morning, not both; my clothes are getting more basic – fewer colours and simpler cuts; and my make-up is stripped back to basics.”
Phil KeoghanYOU 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!********************
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!
5/17–We are working on clearing the two-car garage. Jennifer has a lot of stuff; we must give it away, sell it, or discard it. This is a big garage, and I see how we could even live there and rent out the house. There is so much organizing of stuff for the garage and house. Jenifer has lived here for over seven years; she likes it very much, and I can see why.
It is a nice place to park, as it is so park-like. Beyond the tall trees in the back is a huge grass field, which is great to see. The other day, I saw a deer meandering through, which is always good to witness. There are no monkeys in the trees, though—oh well.
Jennifer is off to church. I still have not heard or seen a reason to believe. In the afternoon, she told me that in her early years, until the age of nine, she lived in Philadelphia. Then, the family moved to the Bethlehem area.
Next, we drove to the area where Bethlehem Steel was set up. The company went out of business many years ago; they are now making it a tourist area. Take a look, quite interesting >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wQZmo7OtL0
5/18–Like usual, up at about 3 am. Jennifer made an excellent stew for lunch today. I like who I am with, where we live, and love, so we can reach the next higher level. I think ahead to the next step for my blog and other things in my life. A habit that could be good in your life–yes?
Finding words to help you. Life couldn’t be much better than that.
5/19–In returning a crockpot to the cupboard directly above the refrigerator, the lid slid off and bonked me right between the eyes. The pain was much, and the swelling went down toward the evening. Not a good day for me.
5/20–Perhaps I was drained much of the day from my medications today. I was very strange and sleepy, so I did not do much today.
The swelling from yesterday’s accident is down; I feel better. It was just a reminder that an accident can destroy things any time. But you can react to any situation and deal with the change well.
5/22—Jennifer is away this morning on business. It is strange to be at her home without her; it is my home, too. Today is not a good day for me. You will find out more in the next blog. Mainly, Fennifer decided that I needed to leave—I am shocked.
5/23–Up at 2 am. Often, I cannot sleep; I hate that. Jennifer seems to hate me today. This whole thing came on so quickly.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!******************
ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
Bring your life back to just the basics.
This should be refreshing for you.
A minimalist and straightforward foundation can be better.
******************
NEXT BLOG >>
I’m facing another huge change for my future.
I will let you know in the next blog.
Next topic–LIVE INTENTIONALLY!
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?May 23, 2025BLOG 323–FINDING LOVE IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES
“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 323–FINDING LOVE IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES
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 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=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
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 a lot 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!
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?============================
OPENING WORDS
A lovely week with Jennifer.
We did a lot.
Completed much.
Ready to conquer more things.EMBRACE THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT!
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BLOG 323–FINDING LOVE IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES
There I was, on the road for many years. Living and traveling in my van, I went to every national park and every state in the US. I hope you stayed with me on my travels by reading this blog. If you did read, you saw how loney I was.
I loved this lifestyle, but I did get lonely on the road. As you know, I was in an accident with my van, and it was totaled. This was another big change in my life. I knew I would get back because I had been through so many. My daughters, Jasmine and April, did much to get me going again.
I wanted to find a partner to spend life with. Finding true love can be challenging in modern times due to increased options, changing priorities, unrealistic expectations, fear of vulnerability, and shifting social dynamics. I knew she was out there; I had to keep looking.
While staying at Extended Stay in Akron, I had my van, which worked superbly, making me very happy. Then, off I went to Florida to spend some time before meeting with a doctor, near my daughters, about the accident I was in. He found numerous things wrong with me, and I was okay with that. It was on my way back from Florida that I had my accident.
While staying in Akron, I realized that I needed to find a way to get Medicaid to help pay for my teeth repair. I looked on the internet, but I would have to go to a place many miles away to talk with someone about Medicaid.
I saw there was someone locally whom I could meet with about Medicaid. I found out later that she was not local to Extended Stay. That is how I met Jennifer. We had a short talk, and I said that she could help me with my Medicare. We were attracted to each other instantly.
Jasmine and April worked hard to find me a place to reside in Florida. But things had changed, as Jennifer and I developed a love. With no more vehicle, I needed somewhere to stay. I moved in with Jennifer, and it was just right. We are both so happy together.
At this point, neither of us can imagine not being with each other. YES—it is that good. If you are not with the love of your life, you CAN find this person. Remember, they are also looking. Keep your mind open and your heart strings purring. The subject of this blog should help you.
And, if you are in a relationship, keep feeding it your best with love.
Focus on personal growth first, and love will follow.
If you are happy with yourself, others will be.
TIPS TO FIND TRUE LOVE >>
Don’t seek romance; look for partnership.
Be yourself, always.
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself or the relationship.
Take things slowly—don’t rush into anything.
Keep an open mind and communicate honestly with your partner.
Spend time together doing something you both enjoy.
To find love, focus on yourself—self-love and self-awareness—before actively seeking meaningful connections. Develop a strong sense of self, clarify your values, and engage in activities that align with your interests to increase your chances of finding love, whether through online dating, social groups, or other means.
HOW TO FIND PASSION IN LIFE >>
More than just finding someone to be with you.
Develop and have passion throughout your life.
FOCUS!
Please be sure to look for the high points in your day.
Pay attention to what you spend your time and money on.
Please take a look at the topics you love.
Be ready to teach or talk about your passions with others.
Think about your strengths.
Could you look over the details?
Cultivate self-love and self-awareness as the foundation for finding meaningful connections. By developing a strong sense of self, understanding your values, and pursuing your interests, you’ll naturally increase your opportunities for love, whether online, in social settings, or elsewhere.
Make as many connections as you can, becoming friends with many.
Perhaps you won’t find someone directly.
They have friends, though, so you could be led down a path of love that you never imagined.
Yes, they are there, also looking.
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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 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 >>
“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Your life will begin when you go beyond your comfort zone.” – Kit Summers
“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Where there is love, there is life.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscott
“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.” – Nicholas Sparks
“A loving heart is the truest wisdom.” – Charles Dickens
“If you love life, life will love you back.” – Arthur Rubinstein
“Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets.”
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
“Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.” – David Wilkerson
“Love is the whole thing; we are only pieces.” – Rumi
“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Where there is love, there is life.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscott
“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.” – Nicholas Sparks
“A loving heart is the truest wisdom.” – Charles Dickens
“If you love life, life will love you back.” – Arthur Rubinstein
“Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.” – David Wilkerson
“Love is the whole thing; we are only pieces.” – Rumi
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!********************
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!
5/10–I looked around, and there was nowhere to start my garden. I am ready to put everything into it, yet I am finding obstacles.
5/11–I guess there is a new person at the house—me. Every person has things and traits that are theirs alone and can add to another person’s living situation. I have been organizing and making some changes to Jeffifer’s home to make it better for both of us.
One of the changes I am finding is that Jennifer has two adorable cats, which I am deadly allergic to. We are currently in the process of finding a new home for these fantastic felines. How about you, could you use a few pretty Kittens?
It’s a sunny, hot day today. I’m getting used to the weather in Pennsylvania again. Our neighborhood is quite nice, with all the trees around. Some retired people live in the area, but we do not deal with many others. Right outside our big porch is a garden area, and we could not have asked for better.
5/12–Today, I found out my van was crushed. They can get money for the metal. I left some things in the van—I wanted to get in—too late. I had been planning to return with Jennifer to search for stuff. Now, all I have are great memories of my van and travels
5/13, 14–On these days, not much was completed to add to the blog. I hope these two days went superb for you.
5/15--Costco today to get stuff for home. Yes, saying “home” after so many years of traveling in my van is good. Of course, I always thought of the van as my home.
5/16–Raindrops keep falling on the roof.
It is raining all day today.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!******************
ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
Your challenge: If you are not with someone now, find that special person and add to each other’s lives.
And, if you are with someone, make the romance a new adventure to please each other.
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NEXT BLOG >>
Back to basics.
**************AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
May 16, 2025BLOG 322–IT’S A SHORT LIFE WE LIVE
“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 322–IT’S A SHORT LIFE WE LIVE
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 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=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
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 a lot 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!
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?============================
OPENING WORDS
I’ve gone through several accidents, even going through a 37-day coma.
But I plan to live a long life, past 100.
As my age grows, I see that life is short.
“A short life full of adventure is
much better than a long, miserable life.”
Kit Summers.
I heard from some people this week;
I hope to hear from you, too!
“So happy for you, Kit!
You and Jennifer look so happy!
You are amazing, and you deserve nothing but the best!!”
Phyllis Lynch
“An excellent blog!
A toast to you, Jennifer,
and more creative writings!!!”
Larry Zeiger
“Dear Kit,
I am delighted to hear about you and Jennifer! Your relationship sounds so good and healthy! She has a great smile, and that’s worth $1 million! I wish you both a great future together!
I agree with you wholeheartedly about finding a purpose in life. If I can be helpful, that makes me so happy! For me, that’s the key—take good care.
Judy Finelli
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BLOG 322–IT’S A SHORT LIFE WE LIVE!
With your limited time on Earth, what will you leave for others to remember you by, and help them with? Life can come and go like a feather in the wind. Life is short, and it is up to you to make it sweet. If it will make you happy, go for it – life is short. With this limited life, the older you get, the more you feel it.
This phrase, “Life is too short” or “live every day as if it is your last,” tells people to enjoy every moment they step into. It reminds us that you never know what’s coming and only have time for so many things, so we should all get out there and do what we love; we should appreciate our relationships and stop worrying over the minuscule stuff.
Rather than procrastinating or holding back, you should seize opportunities and stretch your experiences as if tomorrow is never coming. This mindset instills a sense of urgency and a love of the present. These will be hard times in your future, but also fantastic times.
The saying “Life is short” encourages individuals to seize the moment and maximize their time by focusing on what truly matters. It reminds us to prioritize meaningful experiences, relationships, and pursuits rather than wasting time on insignificant activities.
We have at least 70, 80, or 100 years to live! Life is short, and we must make the most of it. The truth is, we don’t have forever to live. Make your life fantastic now, while you still have time.
Nobody knows when their last breath will come, in one month, one year, one hundred years, or more likely somewhere in between. We can’t plan for the end but must stop waiting for the perfect moment to start living. Life is short, and our time is now, that’s all we’ve got.
You know that dream you’ve been sitting on, well, forever? It’s time to figure out what’s stopping you. Perhaps your dream is world travel, a promotion, starting your own business, or writing a book. Diverse dreams mysteriously have similar excuses. What’s yours? I’ve done world travel and written 15 books, what’s next for Kit?
YOU CAN’T DO IT WHEN YOU’RE DEAD.
Is it fear that you’re not ready?
Or not good enough?
Do you lack time because your days are filled with activities that keep you busy but uninspired?
Is it money?
What, exactly, do you most want?
Many dreams take funds that may not simply sit in the old bank account.
It’s impossible to conquer what you can’t see or express. Now is the perfect time to understand your barriers, but don’t stop at the surface. Be vulnerable and dig deep with a trusted friend, spouse, coach, or mentor. Write it all down and then say it out loud. Is it an unchangeable truth or a story? Only you have the question and know the answer.
I want adventure, moments I’ll remember forever with my family, to be creative, joyful, and playful, to make a big difference in people’s lives, even in small ways, and to inspire others to create the life they most want.
Time to take out your pen again. Start writing a list of what you want most in life. It’s OK to start with tangibles, like a car that isn’t always in the shop or a house with room for your hobbies, but once again, dig deeper. Now, back to what might be stopping you… Caught in the cycle? You can choose to break free.
Life is short, live it now, this moment, and every moment. You can’t know if next week is too late to start–you’ve got today! Why wait? Are you willing to commit to one thing you can do today that will move you closer to your dream? Will you be brave enough to write it in the comments? I hope so.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 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!
============
I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS
INSPIRE YOU AND ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” — Socrates.
“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” — George Addair.
“Dream big and dare to fail.” — Norman Vaughan.
“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.” — Beverly Sills.
“Though we seem grieved at the shortness of life in general, we wish every period of it at an end. The minor longs to be at age, then to be a man of business, then to make up an estate, then to arrive at honors, then to retire.” — Luc de Clapiers
“Life is long if you know how to use it.”
Seneca the Younger
“The shortness of life, I keep saying, makes everything seem pointless when I think about the longness of death. When I look ahead, all I can see is my final demise. And they say, But maybe not for seventy or eighty years. And I say, Maybe you, but me, I’m already gone.”
Elizabeth Wurtzel
“When we realize the shortness of life, we begin to see the importance of making every moment count.”
Dillon Burroughs
“As to the gods, I have no means of knowing either that they exist or do not exist.”
Protagoras
“It is not that we have so little time but that we lose so much. … The life we receive is not short, but we make it so; we are not ill provided, but use what we have wastefully.”
Seneca the Younger
“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness.”
Jean de la Bruyere
“The shortness of life, so often lamented, may be the best thing about it.”
Arthur Schopenhauer
“The vistas of possibility are only limited by the shortness of life.”
Winston Churchill
“So far are we generally from thinking what we often say of the shortness of life, that at the time when it is necessarily shortest we form projects which we delay to execute, indulge such expectations as nothing but along train of events can gratify, and suffer those passions to gain upon us which are only excusable in the prime of life.”
Lyndon B. JohnsonYOU 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!********************
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!
Sorry, but I did not register for my daily activities this week.
In the future, I will make sure I post daily.
And, there you go.THEN, KEEP DOING NEW (DAILY) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
******************
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!******************
ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
List things you want to accomplish before your death.
Start now to fulfill those obligations.
******************
NEXT BLOG >>
Hmm, not sure right now.
We will both find out next week.
**************AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
May 9, 2025
