Do you wander or just wonder?
With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life.
I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way.

*** Remember, to read past blog posts, go to >> kitsummers.com/blog/
*** If you are reading this through Facebook, check out my blog on my website.
*** If you are not my Facebook friend, yet, please, befriend me.
*** The freedom I am experiencing in my travels is a marvelous thing!
*** Going where I want, when I want, and seeing wonderful places and people.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** I will have secrets to unfold and good news!

I WANT TO TAKE YOU AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

Charles Dickens once wrote:
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for others.”
I hope my words do that for you.

I’ve been thinking a lot about joy lately, and how it’s so easy to look for it in the wrong places, such as an expensive toy, flamboyant trip, or a “perfect” situation. Joy can be found in the littlest of things. Myself, going through getting hit by two different trucks and other bad things, I have striven to find joy.

Having joy is a constant choice.
Either we chose to live with joy and happiness,
or we chose to live with sadness and depression.
Always chose right.

Joy is all around us, we simply need to take the time to discover it and bring it into our life. The following can bring you joy >>
Smile for no reason.
Help someone else because you can.
Buy a meal for someone who is down on their luck.

The joy I have in my new relationship with Beth is fantastic. We are both the age of 63 and like many of the same things. I thought I would live the rest of my life as a solo human traveling the world. Now I can be with the one I love to the end of my days.

In reality, sources of joy are around us all the time; the key is seeing them and giving them the same attention we tend to give our problems and stressors. The main thing about joy is you are the one to make your mind find the joy that is always there.

For many people, the journey to achieve and enjoy joy is ongoing; a constant search. But while deep happiness and satisfaction may take a while to acquire and recognize, felicity also arises in a more spontaneous version: JOY.

Joy is all around us.
Joy feels good.
Joy is happiness.
Joy connects us to life’s everyday richness, and strength to them that iGoGodnvestigate our ability to experience enduring contentment.

Joy is a transient spark and guidepost found in simple and surprising places. Many kinds of small exchanges and little things can make us feel happy, free, lifted, and joyful. If you can make all the little things in your life joyful—that’s what you will have!

A surge of bright joy might fill our hearts when we hear a favorite song, catch a glimpse of a firefly’s ethereal glow, perform that juggling trick we have been working on, taste delicious food, or laugh with a loved one. Noticing and experiencing joy in our daily lives is an enlivening, fun, and illuminating practice.

Some say individual moments of joy are actually the substance of the abiding happiness we seek.

Over time, acknowledging and savoring the joy we find in the little things can help us build a happy, carefree, and full life. It’s up to you—celebrate the simple sources of joy.

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thinking.

This is why I find them so interesting, challenging, and important on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves.

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

I hope to inspire you with my words.
Words have power.
At any age, you can (and should) make changes to make your life better.

You see, the way you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible for you, determines everything that happens in your life. It all derives from your quality of thinking.

When you improve the quality of your thinking, you change the quality of your life—sometimes instantly!

Just as positive words can make someone smile, and/or, a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control!

In fact, you have complete control over only one thing in the universe — your thinking — and that’s where motivational quotes come in!

To keep your motivation, you have to use each day as an opportunity for improvement, to be better, to get a little bit closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it!

Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!
Motivational words, yes, they’re just words.
But they’re positive words; they will keep you on track.

I hope the words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS>>
QUOTES OF JOY !

“It’s more blessed to give than to receive is not some moral nostrum … but a prescription for authentic joy”—Marc Ian Barasch,

“Happiness is an emotional foundation of our lives, whereas joy ebbs and flows and is dependent on what occurs in our lives”—Will Bowen

“I’m not going to get upset. I’m not going to let people steal my joy”—Joel Osteen

“Friendship will always find joy in unique relationships.”—Martin Murphy.

“Go forth into the busy world and love it. Interest yourself in its life; mingle kindly with its joys and sorrows.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson

“There’s a great joy in my giving. It’s thrilling. It’s exhilarating. It’s important to be a part of sharing—W. Clement Stone.

“Poor food and water for dinner, a bent arm for a pillow—that is where joy resides. For me, wealth and renown without honor are nothing but drifting clouds”—Confucius

“Prayer changes us in ways that we never thought would be possible. When we are unhappy, prayer can lift our hearts and fill it with unspeakable joy.”—Julia Bristol

“The benefits of humor are extraordinary. When there is a fusion of enthusiasm, energy, joy, and hope, a peak experience emerges that most of us identify as a sense of humor.” —Mary Kay Morrison..

“My greatest accomplishment and my greatest pride and joy are my children. They truly are my greatest succe—s. They have inspired me in all aspects of my life.”— Catherine Pulsifer

“Mindfulness is an elevated state of being that enables you to rise above your circumstances and experience a sense of joy. As you experience joy, you attract health, finances, abundance, and a slew of other wonderful things into your life—Yesenia Chavan,

“Perhaps most important, being in a state of joy is a learned skill, not an innate ability.”—Donald Altman.

Joy is a choice based on being content regardless of circumstances—M. Ahlers

“Joy is a choice based on being content regardless of circumstances. Understanding what encourages joy in your life can help you cultivate it and build up your resources for when circumstances are difficult.”—M. Ahlers.

Flowers bring joy where there is sadness, whether in an abundant floral arch or a few stems in a cone of paper. They also smell nice.—Harriet de Winton.

Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.”—Franklin Roosevelt

“Behind self-confidence is joy, happiness, acceptance, and compassion. But behind arrogance is fear, resentment, and stress.”—Ingrid Lindberg.

“The simple presence of a pet can offer a lightness and a joy, a sense of connection, and an invitation to be uninhibitedly ourselves in a way that is both unique and priceless.” —David Michie.

“To be joyful is a principle. It doesn’t change with emotions. Joy is inner contentment despite all the circumstances.”—Richard Daly.

“Life is box full of surprises so you never know what the next surprise in your way is. People who take life seriously are those people who unfortunately ruined the joy of life by their seriousness and misleading power of thinking.”—David Dashner.

“Live for today, but hold your hands open to tomorrow. Anticipate the future and its changes with joy. “—Barbara Johnson

“Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joy, and dividing our grief.”—Joseph Addison

“Joy can be real only if people look upon their lives as a service and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness.”—Leo Tolstoy

“We all have battles to fight. And it’s often in those battles that we are most alive: it’s on the front-lines of our lives that we earn wisdom, create joy, forge friendships, discover happiness, find love, and do purposeful work.”—Eric Greitens,

“Truly living means your days are filled with joy and thanksgiving for the very fact that you are alive. As opposed to constantly going after the next best thing you are going after a new goal to achieve.”—Sandra Leon.

“Being in the outdoors enhances every area of my life and the creative pursuit of photography brings meaning and joy to every day.”—Rachel Lerch.

“But the more you say no to the things that don’t matter, the more you can say yes to the things that do. This will let you live and enjoy your life – the life that you want.”— Ryan Holiday

I am a person of joy, and some people think it’s because I live a perfect life. Ha! Nothing could be further from the truth.—Ellen Miller.

“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.”—Richard Bach

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING.
At any age, you can make the change and aim your life anew.
Now, it’s time to get out there and do something incredible that you can rejoice in!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

10/15—Just posted this week’s blog. After, Beth and I were traveling to https://www.mettsorganix.farm/
about me possibly selling my salsa there. Suddenly the front/passenger tire blew. We pulled over and I knew what I had to do.

It’s been many years, but I still had the skill to change the tire. I’ve had a few flats, but it was just too easy to call AAA for help, so I did.

It actually went smooth and we were soon on the road again.

10/16—The next day, with Beth’s car, that spare I put on also went bad, but Beth was in town and right near McCormick Tire and Oil. She knows the owner, Matt, from when she used to work at the library, so he took care of her.

10/17—There are many trees and forests in the area which contain many trees. So, that is how we will heat the house this winter. I started gathering up wood for future fires. Quite and easy to collect, the dead wood will heat our house, much. 

As you might know, the cost of heating has gone up more and more, so, this is a great way to save money that would have gone to a heating company.

Currently, we are both on the large front porch working on our laptops. The weather is clear and about 80 degrees f, very nice. Where we are living is kind of out of the way and off track. I like that, with all the changes that are happening in the world I feel safe hidden away here.

10/18—Today we went to the local Farmer’s Market to purchase. Hardly anyone there, hard to see how they can stay in business. The eggs, both duck and chicken, are way above normal store bought eggs.

Beth’s dog, Jemma, has mainly been a house dog and has not gotten out much. I am trying to spur on Beth to open her to more of the world. She loved being out and seeing/experiencing new things.

10/19—Performance day! Again for very young ones. They seemed to really like my juggling and magic. I did not tell them my background and story. I do like performing and want to get back to it.

10/20—I had ordered more copies of my book, “Beyond Your Potential: Accident”. I gave a copy to the UPS guy, Willie, he thanked me. I would like to get more copies out there, do you have a copy yet? This book is packed full of ideas to help you advance in your life.

10/21—Living out here in the country wilderness, every so often we need to get to the big city (Augusta, GA) to go to Costco, Walmart, and Home Depot; today was one of those days.

I moved my site, summerssalsa.com, from the host I had it with, dreamhost.com. I was only paying $17 bucks a year to host, but, free with Google sites, I did the change. Since I no longer have my salsa company after getting hit by that second truck, I like free much better. Have you seen >> https://sites.google.com/site/summerssalsa/

I often awake early and the cats were hungry at 3am, I put some food out for them. There is a family of raccoons who are in the area and like cat food. The cats had eaten some, then the big raccoons showed up.

I kept opening the door to scare them away, then finally brought the tray of food in. I read that raccoons do not like pepper or hot spice, I may put some out to keep them away. Do you have any ideas on this?

10/22—Awoke this morning at my common time, around 2 am. My mind just clicks on and it’s like I have no control over it. I got on my computer to do what I do.

Today I bought an electric chain saw to cut wood for the fire; it is working excellent! I had collected a lot of wood, so it is working out very well. Living in a forest, there is plenty of dead trees and wood to last up many years.

Speaking of wildlife, yesterday Beth saw a large fox skipping by. I was out and didn’t see it, she could not get to her camera in time. Sounds like a great thing to see.

Also, we found another dead baby snake in the yard, yes, the cats like to play with the little worm-like creatures and make the snake a snack. Snakes do their rectilinear locomotion well, have you seen?

I would love to hear from you!
Either through Facebook or email – kitsummers@gmail.com

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

When I go to write my blog, often, as I am trying to remember what happened in the past week, I cannot remember all. Do you remember details of what you did last week?

This week keep a daily journal of your activities of what you did during the week, like I have in MY DAILY JOTTINGS.

Report back to me what you find.

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We will be going to see Thurmond Lake, another local wilderness area. Take a look >>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJxI0vdnyAs

and we will be going to other local sites. You will find out next week.

Have you searched your area for wilderness area? Get out to nature, the experience will add to your life.

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THIS WEEK, MAKE YOUR LIFE SOMETHING

THAT YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT!

Do you wander or just wonder?
With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life.
I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way.

*** Remember, to read past blog posts, go to >> kitsummers.com/blog/
*** If you are reading this through Facebook, check out my blog on my website.
*** If you are not my Facebook friend, yet, please, befriend me.
*** The freedom I am experiencing in my travels is a marvelous thing!
*** Going where I want, when I want, and seeing wonderful places and people.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** I will have secrets to unfold and good news!

I WANT TO TAKE YOU AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

As you know, for about five years I lived in my van traveling all over the US mainly going to National Parks and wilderness areas. I love that lifestyle.

Yet, at the McCormick Library in South Carolina, I met Beth, who worked there. We slowly grew in love and caring for each other. She is five months older than me, so we are both the same age at 63.

To find a life partner at an older age is fantastic! Beth and I will be together until our death, perhaps 42 years from now?

Two happy people in love! 

As you know from my past writings, I have been very lonely in my life living in my van while driving to National Parks and Wilderness Areas. I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog posts over the years.

At Beth’s home, I have been making many improvements, as you see in the photos. How is your abode?
Do you live in magnificence?
This is something you could do, yes?

Here I put the new floor down, added the red, and built the shelf. 

You might call it lazy, I’ve decided to reestablish my beard. Because my facial hair grows so quickly, I usually shave twice a day. When I have a beard, I only trim it about once a week. I know that the “common” look is a clean face. If you know me, you know that I never follow the “normal” ways.

Are there changes you need to make to add to and have a better life? Today, now, is the time to reach for excellence as you can.

No traveling this week, I hope the words I have included inspire you toward the excellence that you possess!

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thinking.

This is why I find them so interesting, challenging, and important on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves.

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

I hope to inspire you with my words.
Words have power.
At any age, you can (and should) make changes to make your life better.

You see, the way you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible for you, determines everything that happens in your life. It all derives from your quality of thinking.

When you improve the quality of your thinking, you change the quality of your life—sometimes instantly!

Just as positive words can make someone smile, and/or, a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control!

In fact, you have complete control over only one thing in the universe — your thinking — and that’s where motivational quotes come in!

To keep your motivation, you have to use each day as an opportunity for improvement, to be better, to get a little bit closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it!

Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!
Motivational words, yes, they’re just words.
But they’re positive words; they will keep you on track.

I hope the words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS>>

“You can, you must, find excellence for yourself!” – Kit Summers

“Perfection has to do with the end product, but excellence has to do with the process.” – Jerry Moran

“Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant

“The road to excellence is always under construction.” – Anonymous

“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” – George Lorimer

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” – Colin Powell

“Happiness is an attitude of mind, born of the simple determination to be happy under all outward circumstances.” – J. Donald Walters

“You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.” – Zig Ziglar

“Stick to your true north — build greatness for the long term.” – Ruth Porat

“To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die.” – Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“Big dreams create the magic that stir men’s souls to greatness.” — Bill McCartney

“Commitment is the foundation of great accomplishments.” – Heidi Reeder

“Once you have the commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there.” – Haile Gebrselassie

“The biggest commitment you must keep is your commitment to yourself.” – Neale Donald Walsch

“When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.” – Howard Schultz

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING.
At any age, you can make the change and aim your life anew.
Now, it’s time to get out there and do something incredible that you can rejoice in!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

10/1—Back to painting on the house. I choose bright happy colors, someone recently saw my work and mentioned they were the colors of McDonald’s. I agreed, it is looking good, though. I think Ronald would agree.

This day I got up and did some free painting. Standing on the roof just depending on my feet to support me. I was deliberately slow and careful; quite scary it was. I got the red painted and will do the black and yellow tomorrow.

10/2—Back up I went, but this time I used a rope around my waist and tied to the house to help provide confidence. Now if I were to slip I would just go down to the roof. Feel much better about the work I am doing.

Who would ever imagine, a man who once went through a 37-day coma and had to learn to walk again would be up on the roof accomplishing the paint job.

I just have to say, there is much more you are capable of and can do – apply yourself to tasks you think are beyond you, you will be surprised at what you can accomplish. Stay safe and careful always, though.

The front porch and chairs were another project. 

I would love to hear from you!
Either through Facebook or email – kitsummers@gmail.com

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Try a food you have never eaten. We bought a Dragon Fruit just today, something Beth has never eaten. Soooo many things to eat in the world, explore what’s out there. An insect anyone?

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NEXT BLOG >>

Time to travel some this week — you will learn.

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THIS WEEK, MAKE YOUR LIFE SOMETHING

THAT YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT!

Do you wander or just wonder?
With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life.
I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way.

*** Remember, to read past blog posts, go to >> kitsummers.com/blog/
*** If you are reading this through Facebook, check out my blog on my website.
*** If you are not my Facebook friend, yet, please, befriend me.
*** The freedom I am experiencing in my travels is a marvelous thing!
*** Going where I want, when I want, and seeing wonderful places and people.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** I will have secrets to unfold and good news!

I WANT TO TAKE YOU AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

********************
INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

My beard?
As you might know, I had not shaved for a year or more. Beth had never seen me with a clean shave, so I thought it was time to. But, I shaved just half off, as she could get used to it, slowly. If you know me, I sometimes do “Kit” stuff and have my fun.

It’s funny, I spent two days with only half a beard, the right side was gone, and not many mentioned it. Perhaps they just thought I was a weirdo, but, I believe, not many people really look at someone. Do you?

Beth and I?
As you know, for a number of years I was living in my van and traveling all over the country; mainly going to national parks and wilderness areas. While in McCormick, South Carolina, I went to the library here to get online.

I asked one of the librarians where I could plug in my computer and do some work. Beth showed me, as our eyes connected with interest.

I told her of my travels and she suggested that I could park on her lawn to spend the night. I said yes as our new friendship was growing.

She had just one more week at the library and then faced retirement. Great timing as we grew to like each other.

The bond was flourishing and cementing us together. We each had big smiles much of the time and were very happy.

We chose February 20 at 2:20 for the wedding (so the date is 2-20-2002 at 2:20—that’s a lot of twos.) Planning either to marry in a natural setting or our home in McCormick. We will have few guests, wish you could be here? Yes, we are accepting wedding gifts (I love toasters—not really.) We are at 801 Augusta St ext, McCormick, SC 29835.

I performed!
They were quite young, preschoolers, but loved my juggling and magic; as I loved performing for them. I do want to return to my entertaining and inspirational talks.

My van is fixed.
It was a hard time not to have my home (my van) functioning correctly. But, a new battery and cables fixed all. Beth and I drove in her car when we needed. And, my traveling days as they were are in the past, as Beth and I will marry and live here together. Yes, we will be traveling together, too.

Live life to the fullest.
Are you healthy?
Worries about COVID?
Keep yourself in top shape as you can. Eat right and exercise—now—as always, that is important. You have control, don’t depend on medicine or doctors, keep yourself above the healthy level you should be, you will be safe.

To find love >>
Love is so elusive that it can seem like the quest to find it will never end. We know it exists, because, like me, others have it. But the path can be so murky that it’s tempting to give up the search. There are no surefire steps guaranteed to bring you love, but, it can be so lonely alone.

Look at me, hit by a truck, twice, once involving a 37-coma I went through. Two failed marriages were also in my past. I never imagined I would find Beth, we are so happy together.

Or, perhaps the ideas below can help you with a current relationship you are in?

I anticipate these ideas will help you >>

1—Understand what you have to offer. Love means sharing yourself with someone else who accepts you for who you are. Before you can expect someone else to accept you, though, you must know what “self” you are projecting. You might start by writing down the answers to these questions. Your answers will help paint a picture of the “you” you are offering to your potential partner.

• What are your best qualities?

• What do you like to do with your time?

• What do you love about yourself?

• What would you like to work on?

• What makes you feel uncomfortable?

2—Build confidence. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, a hilarious crowd-pleaser, or a very kind friend, be confident about what you have to offer someone else. That is more important than finding someone to please you.

When it comes to finding love, there is no right personality type, no special trait that will get you ahead. Contrary to what you might see in romantic comedies and sitcoms, everyone has a shot at love—not just the most popular or conventionally attractive among us. So know what you have, and own it.

3—Know what you’re looking for in someone else. Part of knowing yourself is knowing your relationship needs. Writing down what you consider to be the most important traits of your potential partner is a good way to figure out what you actually mean when you say you’re looking for love.

Try not to be too specific with this list of traits. For instance, instead of saying “six feet tall, brown hair, dark eyes,” focus on personality traits that matter to you. Do you want someone who’s honest to a fault? Someone who shares your passion for books?

It may also be helpful to write down a list of definite “no’s.” For example, you might not want a partner who travels six months out of the year or someone who doesn’t get along with your family.

Remember that the point here is not to craft a projection of your future partner; you’re just sketching out the basic qualities you’d enjoy having in a partner so you can understand your own needs better. Chances are, the person you end up loving will only have a few of the qualities on your list.

4-Try dating services? Using an online dating network is a great way to find out who is available in your area. However, don’t fall into the trap of being too picky, or judging everyone by their profile picture. If you want to find love, you’ll have to give people a chance! – the same chance you’d want them to give you.

Perhaps they are as lonely as you? Ask people on dates. When you’ve found someone who interests you and you’re ready to move from the “friend” stage to something deeper, try asking the person you’re interested in out on a date.

Also, try going with the classic date night: ask someone out to dinner. This will probably flatter your date and facilitate great conversation.

Don’t put too much pressure on the format of the date – just focus on having a good time. Joke around and make your date feel good – the goal is to have fun!

Think about whether you’d like to keep seeing this person. Does he or she seem to meet your most important needs? Is there a mutual attraction? If so, make plans to do something else together. If things keep going well, your relationship may take a deeper turn from here.

6—Don’t be too pushy. Remember that everyone is dealing with insecurities and personal issues, and sometimes signals just get mixed. Try not to take things too personally at this early stage.

These days, texting and other forms of messaging may be the simplest ways to communicate, but you’re less likely to give each other the wrong impression.

Find them – they are out there and waiting for you.

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thinking.

This is why I find them so interesting, challenging, and important on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves.

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

I hope to inspire you with my words.
Words have power.
At any age, you can (and should) make changes to make your life better.

You see, the way you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible for you, determines everything that happens in your life. It all derives from your quality of thinking.

When you improve the quality of your thinking, you change the quality of your life—sometimes instantly!

Just as positive words can make someone smile, and/or, a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control!

In fact, you have complete control over only one thing in the universe — your thinking — and that’s where motivational quotes come in!

To keep your motivation, you have to use each day as an opportunity for improvement, to be better, to get a little bit closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it!

Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!
Motivational words, yes, they’re just words.
But they’re positive words; they will keep you on track.

I hope the words I pick do help you.
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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS>>
From my book series, “Beyond Your Potential”

The human brain is capable of storing more information than all the libraries in the world.

We know very little about the human brain that each of us has. One thing that still baffles science is how we are able to smell so many different things. Scientists know how we see and hear, but they are mystified about how tiny molecules inhaled from the air can be processed and identified by our brains and how the brain can file away those identifications indefinitely in memory.

Because of my brain injury, I am not able to smell things very well. I miss that.

The brain itself has no feeling. In fact, a surgeon can use a local anesthetic to open the skin for an operation, and from then on the patient will not feel what is going on and can remain awake.

Brain size varies between sexes and races, and, of course, between all people. The brain of an average white male is about 3 pounds.

Brain size doesn’t matter that much to your intelligence, one of the largest brains on record is that of an idiot. It is how we learn to use the brain that we have that makes the difference.

There are three main parts to your brain. They are the fore-brain, the mid-brain, and the hind-brain. Along with these main parts of your brain is your brain-stem. The brainstem extends out of the top of your spinal cord and is less than 3 inches in length.

Most of us know more about the way our lawnmower works than our own brain. Your brain controls everything that you think, dream, and do, along with taking care of your bodily functions.

The last few decades have seen fantastic growth in our knowledge of our brain. Imagine, in this space that is no larger than a grapefruit, are about between 10 billion and 100 billion neuron cells (no one knows exactly how many), communicating with each other. The neurons (or nerve cells) communicate with each other through electrical and chemical connections. A signal, from your finger, for example, manages to speed through the nervous system to eventually find the exact area of the brain designed to handle that signal.

Learn to use your brain right – it will add so much to your life!

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING.
At any age, you can make the change and aim your life anew.
Now, it’s time to get out there and do something incredible that you can rejoice in!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

9/25—Not much this week. Sept 25 is Beth’s birthday. We put together a picnic and went to Bakers Creek State Park. Take a look >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2rCLIqeqOw&t=66s

She just turned 63, as I will do on February 28. Yes, the older woman, but not by much. We both think this is fabulous, that we met at an older age and will make each other smile for the rest of our lives.

I would love to hear from you!
Either through Facebook or email – kitsummers@gmail.com

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Animals, is there a dog or cat near you that needs your love?

Care for this and show love, it will help them and also help you.

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NEXT BLOG >>

Halloween is coming up, will you be a scary monster or a loving princess? Pick something you would like to be and develop a costume. Find a place to go, a party, or even wearing it all day. Let me know what you picked and how it went.

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THIS WEEK, MAKE YOUR LIFE SOMETHING
THAT YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT!