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 life 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.
*** Secrets to unfold and good news!

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!
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INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

I’ve been thinking about my accidents and how they changed my life. I am hoping I learned some things that will add to your life.

After my first accident, I learned that each year over two million people on Earth suffer a brain injury. Modern medical practices have led to the saving of more people suffering severe head trauma.

Statistics show that there is only a five percent mortality rate through brain injury. Of the ninety-five percent who survive, many will have multiple and permanent physical, cognitive, or emotional impairments that may require intensive rehabilitation.

With all the wars going on more and more military people are returning with brain injuries. For them, life has changed, life is a challenge. Through this book, I want to show you that there is hope for your future.

One of my goals is to help other victims of traumatic brain injury, as well as their family and their friends. Those who are close to a brain trauma victim must accept the probability of physical or mental disability in the person for years, possibly for life.

This acceptance leads to a more constructive and supportive attitude toward the victim. All brain injuries are different, and, with many other factors involved, you can never know what the future will hold for that person, but it does not have to be the end of the story.

Through support and understanding, wonders can happen.

No life is without traumas. Eventually, we must all confront events that test our limits. The key is to use these changes in a positive way toward our future.

YES, IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU.

We tend to see ourselves as invulnerable and can take life for granted. I never dreamed that I would be hit by a truck, let alone twice. And, I never imagined I would spend a month of my life in jail. You never know what will happen at any moment of your life that can change it forever.

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING.

By reading about my experience, you can begin to absorb some ideas to get over your own trepidation’s and get on with tasks in your life. But, that may be difficult, as you move forward toward the excellence that you possess.

You may come across many difficult responsibilities in your quest for excellence. No matter how strenuous these tasks may appear to be, I want to not only give you the confidence to face them, but specific and practical methods to conquer them.

BE AWARE THAT YOU WILL RECOVER.

In working through recovery from my accidents and changes, the ups and downs brought new awareness to my life. We can all enjoy the opportunities for pleasure and progress that are available, no matter what might happen.

YOU HAVE MORE POTENTIAL THAN YOU KNOW!

These books will show that buried in all of us are undreamed powers of healing and growth despite difficulty and crises.

DREAM OF YOUR PERFECT LIFE, WORK OUT THE STEPS TO GET THERE, AND THEN START.

One of the hardest things to deal with after a significant life change is the lost dreams and the loss of the potential that we had before. I was a world-class juggler before the accident, and Ballys Casino was my first significant step up the ladder of success. I was on my way to stardom as an entertainer—then my first big life change came.

I had to face the fact that I would never juggle like that again.

When a person goes through a major life change, their whole world of potential comes to a halt. Then, surprisingly, an entirely new life must be created to see the new world of potential that opens up before us.

I am now speaking and writing to help others with lessons I have learned from experience. Also, I developed and found success with a fresh salsa business in which the salsa has thousands of satisfied customers – www.summerssalsa.com/ . If you want, let me know and I will send you the recipe – kitsummers@gmail.com

I do hope you like reading my words,
please let me know how they might help 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 as well as others.

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 q11

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.

Remember, you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind.
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive and always reaching for advancement.

Remember, very little is needed to make a great life.
I hope these words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>
“If you make your inner life a precedence (you are important),
then all else you need in life will be given to you and you will know how to go forward.”
– Kit Summers

COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
2/5,6,7—Finishing the painting of the fire room, looks so good. As I wrote before, we are going through the entire house painting and decorating as we go. So, as you travel through the house each room will have a different feel. 

And, I moved the dryer, so I had to drill a hole for the dryer air to go, a good project.

2/9—Today is my mom’s birthday. She died eight years ago, I miss her much.

I drove over to the house of James Butler, who Beth used to take care of. He died at the age of 91, just a few months ago. Like my mom and Mr. Butler, death is coming for us, too. Get serious about life, look for the joy that you can find, and help as many people as you can to live a better life.

I went over to Mr. Butler’s to look for dead wood for our fire. It had rained a few days ago, but the lawn felt solid enough, so I drove out on it to search for wood. It turned out that the earth there was too soft, still. I got stuck in the mud!

Beth came over to comfort me, nice.

Being a member of AAA, I called to have someone come out to help me get out. They ended up coming from about 75 miles away; there was no one closer to help.

Before he drove back to where my van was behind the house, we took a walk back to survey the situation. The rear of the van was against a pole coming out of the ground, so I could not back up, and forward was no go.

The back tires had dug into the grass and I thought I would not leave. The AAA guy was scared of driving his truck back because he said it might get stuck, too. Could imagine, calling a towtruck to get your towtruck out?

He checked the pole that was in the ground behind my van and was able to remove it. Next, he jumped in my van and maneuvered it going backward, then forward, and drove the van back out to the road.

It shows me, once again, that there is always a way to accomplish something. I was so happy he was able to rescue my van.

For you, I know you have been in bad predicaments. You made it through and moving ahead. For this reason, there is no need to ever have worry again.
YES, YOU CAN COME BACK!

1/10—Beth and I went to visit Mabrey Lyon, an old friend of Beth.
https://www.facebook.com/mabrey.lyon

They live on a very large piece of land. Cows and horses used to live on this land, now they are older, no more animals. Her husband, Johnny, took us on a tour of the lands on a 4-wheel drive Polaris Ranger. So many trees and hills, it was beautiful.

Part of their land was right on Steven’s Creek, very nice. On 2/22/22 at 2:22pm, Beth and I will be wed. This will take place downstream a little way right along the creek. You will see photos of the wedding in the future.

I am hoping that one day soon we will visit again with Mabrey and Johnny.

The main reason we went to visit was that we could use dead wood for the fire. With a big forest, we obtained much. There is someone Beth knows of who delivers firewood and even stacks it. But I like the price better like we found yesterday.

So many trees in the area, we will find much more in the future. I look for pieces that are about six feet in length. When we get back to the house, I hold the wood as Beth uses a chainsaw to cut it.

2/11—A bright sunny day, Spring is on the way.
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YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
When was the last time you worked out? As you know, it is important for your body and heart to keep exercising and breathing right. This week start back to your exercise.
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NEXT BLOG >>
The Sun Room is next for painting and designing.
You will see.

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

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 life 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.
*** Secrets to unfold and good news!

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!
********************

INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

By writing this blog I am seeing that time goes so quickly. All of a sudden, here it is, Friday, “again”. Does your life go as quickly as mine? Of course, the obvious answer is “YES”. We need to make the most of the time we have left.

Continuing the painting of our abode, things are turning out excellent. Painting is a basic change for the better. A new paint job can turn your home into a different, and better, arrangement. Change is good, paint where you must. Also, as you see by the photo, we are adding border to make it even nicer.

Change and makeovers are interesting. These are some of the hardest things you can do, but the payoff will be fantastic!

Here is a list of simple makeovers which will help your life, much.
How many can/will you complete? >>

1 – Create a plan to live healthier, daily!

2 – Change every bad habit you have with a positive one.

3 – Organize your closet and revamp your style of wear.

4 – Get rid of toxic relationships.

5 – Set many self-improvement goals.

6 – Change your job if it’s keeping you miserable.

7 – Create a list of at least ten things you want to learn.

8 – Start doing 90-day challenges.

9 – Become a planner person.

10 – Change your hairstyle and/or makeup routine.

11 – Start working on any mental health and confidence issues.

12 – Get your life seriously organized, today.

13 – Become diligent about what you put into your mouth.

14 – Get in shape, start today.

15 – Begin a side hustle to make money.

16 – Find invaluable life hacks and start using them.

17 – Become a morning person (I usually awake by 4am.)

18 – Make “positive” your go-to word, which is priceless.

19 – Rebuild forgotten friendships, they’re out there, find ‘em.

20 – Learn to halt obsessing about your past or future – live in the NOW.

21 – Instead of driving your car, start riding your bike.

22 – Make a plan to pay off your debt.

23 – Start tracking and planning your daily budget.

24 – Become radically grateful (thanks).

25 – Start your new project.

26 – Review your relationships and improve them where you can.

27 – Start showing more initiative for all parts of your life.

28 – Develop a routine to take care of yourself, carefully, daily.

29 – Master etiquette rules.

30 – Start including, daily, a few minutes of self-care at your work.

31 – Be ready for every season before it arrives.

32 – Find the root cause of any laziness and get rid of it.

33 – Develop a habit of reflecting on your day, week, month, and year—daily.

34 – Find an enjoyable way to work out your body.

35 – Learn how to play and be entertaining in the company of people.

36 – Find what makes you feel positive and do more of it.

37 – Set a big goal for every area of your life, often.

38 – Decide to love yourself unconditioned.

39 – Make a list of empowering assertions and read it every morning.

40 – Start blocking bad thoughts.

41 – Makeover your home, as you makeover your life.

42 – Get new glasses (or a new, special wallet!). A gift for yourself.

43 – Prioritize spending time with and on people you love.

44 – Completely stop caring what other people think, you are you.

45 – Start doing things that make you smarter every day, everyday.

46 – Decide to be a leader when the situation needs one.

47 – Learn to rest your mind right.

48 – Set a clear life-work equality and stick to it.

49 – Ditch the habit of judging others (only judge yourself).

50 – Stop taking life so seriously and have more fun.

Please let me know how these ideas help you in your life.

I do hope you like reading my words,
please let me know how they might help 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 as well as others.

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.

Remember, you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind.
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive and always reaching for advancement.

Remember, very little is needed to make a great life.
I hope these words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>
Let your unique talents and positive energy inspire self-assurance in others.
Wherever you go, always bring your own sunshine, no matter what the weather.
If you want a bright light to come into your life, you need to stand where it is shining.
Success is the sum of small efforts repeated every day.

COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
This week we are finishing up the painting of the fire room. Came out nice, let me know what you think of the photos.

Using three different colors that go together well, that is what we applied. Usual painters, because it takes too long to use different colors, paint the entire inside of a house the same color, then use gloss paint for the molding and such.

Living in different colors brings a certain joy to your mind and life. We plan on making each room a different color and environment. So, as you go through the house things will be different as you go.

Using masking tape you can make very defined lines to keep the paint inside. We would also do some freehand painting. When a little yellow goes into the red paint, after drying, go back and touch up the pumpkin. You keep doing this until you find perfection.

Where does your home need a paint job?

We plan on making each room a different color and environment. So, as you go through the house things will be unique as you go.

I never went to school or learned from a painter; I learn as I go. I never took any writing courses or studied writing books, but I’ve written fifteen books. My first, Juggling with Finesse, sold over 25,000 copies. I learn as I go and “I” make things turn out right (or write?)

Something I have told people in the past, am telling you, now –
If someone else can do it, so can you!
You just have to find the way that will work for you.
You can use this advice for any task. Thinking in this way will give you the confidence necessary to achieve!

Even after going through my first accident and 37-day coma, then getting hit by another truck some years later, I still strive toward things I don’t think (or others don’t) that I can do. Demand self-drive in yourself.

The key to my success is to challenge myself! That is a major thing I did to keep moving ahead through my changes. That can add so much to your life. Constantly challenge yourself toward the excellence that is within you, begin today!

Do you challenge yourself enough in your life?
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These words are written by Beth, enjoy >>
“Since this week’s blog is about enjoying the remodeling of our home I thought you should know about the joys of remodeling our lives to go with the home.

The painting and sanding and fixing parts of the house have been mostly easy. Kit is positive, upbeat, and joyful; sometimes that can get on my last nerve. I have a mostly anxiety-filled, depressed personality.

I have been afraid to venture out of my comfort zone for so many years, and when I do, it’s a huge big deal. Although, with him in my life, I have been truly happy. Even somewhat joyful. He brings a child-like demeanor, which it seems, I needed. (not every day, of course).

Living alone for 8 years, I’ve learned to fend for myself so having assistance is hard for me to accept. Just do things my way and all will be well. I need my space.

But no, Kit likes to test my resolve and encourages me to try something new and I fight against it, but because I love him so much, I give in and do what he suggests, and well, it’s OK.

Everything is going to be OK. I have “bad” days where I wonder what he is doing with me. I question his motives. I have serious trust issues. He could find someone easier to live with. He could find someone more positive to be friends with.

I am not used to having a man who actually enjoys being around me all the time. No one else could stand me for any length of time. Kit is supportive of me and stays with me when I have a meltdown. He comforts me and works with me to just breathe and relax. He is so good, I feel I don’t deserve him, but I am so glad he is here.

I could have stopped there but I don’t want to make him out to be perfect. He has some nefarious (the word we use around here) ways about him. I’ll save them for the next blog. haha!!” 
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YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
This week, use your non-dominate hand as you brush your teeth—EVERY TIME.
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NEXT BLOG >>
Time to return to the wilderness, not sure where, but you will find out.
How about you, time for a visit to the wilderness?

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

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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 life 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.
*** Secrets to unfold and good news!

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!
********************

INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

As you know, I am not currently traveling. I will keep my inspirational words coming your way, I hope they add to your life.

A couple of posts in the past I had asked you to write to me and let me know if my blog words help. I heard from a few people; thank you for that. I heard from my old friend Dick, who wrote >>

“Kit, you an inspiration to me and I enjoy every blog post, even though I don’t respond frequently. Keep me posted!¡!!” – Dick Rainer –
Take a look >>
https://www.dickrainerentertainer.com/
So, I heard from enough people to keep posting each week. I do want to hear from you, too, please do.

I’ve been thinking about happiness lately and what it takes to stay happy. Happiness and joy can be such a big part of your life. But, many people stay unhappy and miserable, so sad. Always remember that happiness and joy are a constant choice. You can’t just “be” happy, it is an attitude that you always have to aim for.

Something that I am very happy about is the upcoming wedding of Beth and I. We have grown so close, so quickly; this is what I have been looking for in my life. How about this – the wedding will take place on Twosday, 2-22-22, at 2:22 in the afternoon – Boy, that’s a lot of twos!
The small wedding is to take place in the wilderness and we will each have big smiles and look at our future with joy.

It’s worth taking a moment to consider what makes us truly happy and where happiness comes from. Is it from things like having a fantastic meal, allowing someone to love you, having a healthy in-shape body, relaxing on the beach, juggling in the wilderness, or drinking a good cup of tea?

Those things all are great that happen, but they aren’t the reason for your happiness, They might be related to your felicity and they occur along with happiness, and then we are happy at the same time. Yet it’s far from a cause-and-effect relationship. There’s another circumstance that’s happening at the same time.

That event is what happens in our brain between the external event (such as a good cup of tea) and our state of happiness.

For example >>
We read a good book.
Eat some delicious chocolate.
Juggle.
Have good sex, etc.

Perhaps we notice the chocolate, pay attention to it. If we don’t pay attention and are reading a book as we eat our chocolate, we don’t get happiness from the chocolate. Focus is the key.

This quality we’ve noticed on the chocolate or what we are focused on causes us to be happy about life. We are now happy about the experience of chocolate, living, about life itself – because each experience is filled with quality — even if it’s just the better chocolate.

Take the time. Noticing and appreciating the goodness in the chocolate causes us to be happy about life. And the more you notice and appreciate ourselves, the happier we will be and it continue to be a part of our life. It is really about your process of what happens within and what you take from the experiences.

Let me emphasize this – all the raw material you need for happiness is right there inside of you! The good things you can appreciate to be happy — they are always within you! We just need to take the time to see the joyousness that is there. It’s the same details that bring the most joy.

What are the things within us that we can appreciate, that can make us happy? Some examples:
Are you great at something?
Are you determined?
Are you good at certain sports?
Are you creative?
Are you a good listener?
Do you feel compassion?
Do you give?
Do you take love? Can you give love?
Do you understand with the pain of others?
Do you recognize beauty in nature, in others?
Do you have good ideas?
Remember, the more of these you acquire, the happier you will be.

See the little details in life—look closely at the food you eat, and the coffee, water, tea, or wine you drink. If you make all the little details in life a joy, you will be happy! There is always more good to be detected that you can recognize, that can make you happy to be alive, yes?

So the happiness procedure — noticing, appreciating, being happy about living — can be applied to things within us, no matter what’s going on the outside. We can learn to notice and appreciate the good things in ourselves, and start to love ourselves.

Once we can do this, we can see the wonder in every small thing around you, and inside you. And then you realize that life is a true joy, in every moment, if we simply pay attention and appreciate it.

I do hope you like reading my words,
please let me know how they might help you.

********************
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 as well as others.

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.

Remember, you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind.
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive and always reaching for advancement.

Remember, very little is needed to make a great life.
I hope these words I pick do help you.

********************
BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>

Look for the good.
Look at your life and see what’s working, and don’t push away something just because it isn’t absolute. When good things happen, no matter how small, see them.n

Be close to others who make you smile.
Studies show that we are happiest when we are around others who are also happy as you. Stick with people who are joyous and let them rub off on you, as you help them.

Hold on to your merit.
What you find true, what you know is just, and what you believe in is all measure. Over time, the more you honor these traits, the better you will feel about yourself and those you love, which will show to others.

Conceive of the best.
Don’t be afraid to look at the best and see yourself doing the same. Many people avoid this process because they don’t want to be disappointed if things don’t work out, or think they don’t deserve it. The truth is that envisioning getting what you want is a big part of attaining it.

Do the things you love!
Perhaps you can’t always play at the park or take vacations every season, or things you love, as long as you get to do the things you love every once in a while, you will find greater felicity.

Find a reason for your life.
I work hard to inspire others, which brings me joy. Those who believe they are contributing to the well-being of the human race tend to feel better about their own lives. Most people want to be part of something greater than they are, simply because it’s gratifying.

Listen to your self-talk.
Careful about what you say—you are the only one who knows what you love. You are the one who knows, your family and friends may think you would be great at something that really doesn’t fit you. It can be complex following your walking on air.

Push yourself, and help others, toward excellence.
It’s easy to feel that, rather than you, someone else is accountable for your satisfaction. Yet, the reality is that it is really your in charge of your life! Once you realize that, you will have the power to get where you want to go.

Be ready for change.
Change is hard. Even if it doesn’t feel good, change is the one thing you can’t get away from. Change will happen, no matter what, so make eventuality plans and emotionally be ready for changes.

Stay with the uncomplicated pleasures.
A few are those who love you, treasured memories, silly jokes, daily successes, warm days, starry nights—these are the ties that bind and the gifts that keep on giving. Keep with the small pleasures and joys and you will find much more.

COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

1/22—Snow today in McCormick, SC, not a usual thing. Jemma, our dog, did not know what to think when she went out in the white stuff. I think there were over 3 centimeters (I still think the metric system is a much better system to use) fell, which melted quickly through the day to nothing.

1/23—Continuing to paint the fire room, things are going well, as you will see from the photos. Beth and I are both working on our house projects, it is fun.

How about your abode? Do you live in excellence? It is a choice you make to live how you do. Some new paint in a room adds so much to your life. Paint and improve what you can to make your life better—the cost is minimal.

1/25—The horses are back! Because of a horrific windstorm, the neighbor’s barn was damaged, so the horses were put into a different field. We brought carrots out to give to the four-legged large beasts. Jemma tagged along, as usual, and ate her own carrot (it amazes me that a dog eats carrots just because a horse does.)

1/26—We needed wood for the fire, so, because we have a forest right in the backyard, we went out to gather. In the moist ground, we also found and saw little tiny snails, along with various fungi that were very colorful and delicate.

Out there we also found shrooms (mushrooms, of course.) You will see a photo of a tiny one. Tiny little mushrooms, all kinds of moss and fern, petite snails making their home. It was a magnificent find.

How about where you live?
Have you checked out nature in the area?
What are you finding where you are?

1/27—Today, as we were watching TV, a story came up about dogs. The dogs were on screen. Our dog, Jemma, started watching—it was amazing. She jumped up on the TV stand trying to reach the dogs! She was so focused on the pooches on the silver screen, it was adorable. I have always wondered if a dog can actually see what is on TV, now I know.

1/28—Back to painting the fire room. To remind you, this room has a fireplace and in the middle of the house. Burning wood for heat is a great way to find comfort.

A strange thing today. Beth and I were out and when we returned to the house our compost bin was missing from the front of the house. They left a pitchfork that I used with the compost. There were other tools on the porch they they left here.

We think it was revenge, for some reason, from someone we know. Such a strange thing.

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YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>

Your challenge this week is to send me an email detailing how you like (or not) my writings and how they might benefit you in your life. Please, I’d love to hear from you, kitsummers@gmail.com

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NEXT BLOG >>

The painting of the fire room should be done, you will see photos. Start improving your home how you can toward the excellence that you desire.

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

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.
*** Secrets to unfold and good news!

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!
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INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

Thank you, I heard from a few of you that really like my blog posts. That is enough to keep me going; I had needed to hear from you. And, how about you, have you written to me yet?

I did hear from some people who were flabbergasted from the last blog that I wrote about pooping in the woods and how to save water when you take a shower. I do not hold back, I write about real life and how things are. I want to help you to have a better future and help you through whatever changes you may be going through.

At times, the hardest thing in life is letting go of what might be holding you back. It might be a painful situation you have to overcome, the loss of someone you love, the consequences of a bad choice, an unrewarding job, or even just a negative mindset you can’t release.

We can get stuck in a holding pattern where we focus on the things that we struggle with, then wind up in a cycle of sorrow, stress, and/or frustration.

But, there’s good news—once you let go of whatever hurt, anger, or regret you are holding on to, you’re able to move forward freely. You have the ability to start out new and fresh, on a new path, unencumbered by the weight of the issues you’ve left behind. If you’re standing on the precipice of that new mindset.

I do hope you like reading my words,
please let me know how they might help 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 as well as others.

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.

Remember, you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind.
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive and always reaching for advancement.

Remember, very little is needed to make a great life.
I hope these words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>
Forgiveness is a reflection of loving yourself enough to move on.
– Steve Maraboli

You only struggle because you’re ready to grow but aren’t willing to let go.

– Drew Gerald

Forgiveness is just another name for freedom.

– Byron Katie

Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future. The past is closed and limited; the future is open and free.

– Deepak Chopra

The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.

– Steve Maraboli

To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds.

– Gerald G. Jampolsky

You can’t go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand new ending.

– James R. Sherman

A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

– John A. Shedd

Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

You have two choices: to control your mind or to let your mind control you.

– Paulo Coelho

What we find in life is based on where we put our attention. When we focus on the small worlds our thoughts create, we miss out on the beauty and possibilities we are meant to enjoy.

– Guy Finley

COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

1/19—Went to the weekly meeting of the Plum Branch Community Coffee Hour. I went before, about twenty people meet up to just talk and connect. Today I did some magic for the group, it went over quite well.

Beth and I worked on the painting of the fire room. It went quick and turned out nice, see the photos.

I’ve suggested before, you can easily paint your own abode. That is one thing you can do, for low price, to make your home new and nice. If you have any questions, YouTube will teach you and set you right. Or, give me a call and I will assist how I can—610-400-3233.

1-21—Beth and I are together 24/7. Our love has grown stronger endlessly—stronger and stronger all the time. This makes me so happy, something I was looking for as I was growing older. Yes, whatever age you are, you can find love in your life and help each other to find excellence.

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YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>

I’ve never used or liked the question (or comment), “How are you?” or “How ya doin?” Usually, people don’t mean it when they ask this—question—they just cannot think of something better to say. For this question, my usual answer is I simply say, “Yes I am”. After I say this the conversation goes in a better direction.

What I’ve found is if you say something “nice” about the other person—with enthusiasm—first thing, it will bring better conversation. Such as, “What a nice hairstyle you have” or “Your smile is very attractive” or “Great to see you, you look fantastic”.

My challenge for you this week is not to use this, “question”, at all. Start with this week and do not use the phase, “How are you”, again. There are so many better ways to connect with someone.

Here are some other ideas to use to start a conversation.
(Please don’t use, “How are you?”
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1 – What’s been on your mind lately?

Allowing your friend to vent about whatever has been on their mind will likely lead to a deeper, more honest conversation. They’ll feel like you really care about them. By asking such a direct question, you’re letting them know that the floor is theirs and you are ready to listen to anything that’s been bothering them.

2 – How can I support you?
If your friend or relative is handling something particularly stressful, ask them how you can help. At times, it can be comforting just to know that you are there to help and ready to support them. Even if they don’t actually allow you to do anything special for them, like cooking them dinner or babysitting their new dog, it’s good to express that you are there for moral support and are willing to help if need be.

3 – Tell me about your day.

This is a great open-ended way of asking someone how they’re “doing” in a time-bound manner. By inquiring about their day, you are creating an open space for them to talk about whatever has affected their mood or feelings most recently. Plus, you might be able to find more direct ways to help and support them, knowing what’s irritating or distressing them on this particular day.

4 – What’s bringing you joy right now?

There are millions of ways to find joy even in difficult times, no matter what, but for some reason, we are always inclined to focus on the negative. By asking this question, you’ll remind your friend that there is still at least something that’s good in their life. Even if they answer with something rather small—like “I had a great cup of tea this morning” or “I finished reading a wonderful book last night”—pulling a specific example out of them will help them to see that there is joy to be found, even when struggling. A change of mind.

5 – How are you taking care of yourself nowadays?

This is a rather sweet way of sparking a conversation about your friend or family member’s self-care routine, which we all should have. What do they do to make themselves feel better on days when they feel low? Knowing what they’re currently doing to create a little positivity during tough times will give you a better sense of how you can also console or take care of them.

6 – Are you holding up alright?

If you know for a fact that your friend or partner is going through a rough time, it’s nice to ask a question that acknowledges the difficulty head-on. This is also a good way to start the conversation with an undercurrent of empathy; you’re acknowledging that they might not be doing too well right now, and you’re curious in knowing exactly how they’re getting by, so you can help somehow.

7 – I’ve been thinking about you. What’s new in your life?

Telling someone that they’ve been on your mind will instantly make empathy and connection, as they will know that you’re concerned about them. “What’s new?” is a perfect follow-up question, showing them that you’re curious to know what they’ve been doing. Again, this is a powerful open-ended path, creating a dialogue for sharing anything that’s important to them.

8 – Is there anything I can help you with?

Similar to offering your support, you can ask your friend if there is a specific task or activity that you can do to take the pressure off of them. Something as trivial as picking up their prescription drug from the pharmacy or watering their plants could be enough to ease the stress that they feel when things seem overwhelming. Even if they say no, it’s always nice to help in whatever way you can without being asked! The more help you offer the better life you lead.

9 – Are you free for a video chat while we drink coffee?

With the need for social distancing making it more challenging than usual to see friends, offering to video call is the next best thing for some “face-to-face”, catching up on things. You can eve make it feel like you two are hanging out at your favorite cafe by ensuring you both have a cup of warm coffee or tea to sip on as you chat. Having authentic one-on-one time, even if it takes place behind a computer screen, is an ideal way to reconnect and make sure your friend is doing okay.

10 – What were your highs and lows this week?

A final alternative to asking someone how they are is to open a discussion about their high times and low times of the week. This will not only allow them to vent about their main pain points, but it will also make them aware of the positive things that happened too, which will definitely help boost their mood.

Don’t waste your breath asking the question, “How are you?”, there are so many better things you can say. Use your mind to think before you talk.

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NEXT BLOG >>

Happiness will be covered to bring happiness to you.

And, you will see the finished product of my painting.

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

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.
*** Secrets to unfold and good news!

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!
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INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

Disappointed I am. My blog goes out to thousands (yes, you, reading this), and, this week I got some likes on Facebook, but no one wrote to me about my words, including you. At least an acknowledgment from you would be nice.

Or, perhaps, no one is reading what I write in my blog to try and add to your life, so am I wasting my time? My blog goes out to thousands, does it take any time to respond (the answer is no.) If I didn’t post MY blog next week would you notice?

A forecast of snow on Sunday, what a surprise. Snow is not common here in McCormick, SC. When I lived in Trainer, PA I dealt with snow and shoveling each winter, something I did not like, at all. While living there with my family, a record six feet of snow fell; so much! Our dog, Jemma, has never been in snow, a new surprise awaits her.

On Wednesday was another meeting of the coffee group. I did not go this time and Beth said that they were still talking about my juggling last week. Beth said that words were circulating that I was fascinating and that they were blown away. So, it sounds like I was a hit, that makes me happy.

Beth says that I am stealing her thunder—her personal popularity, her side of the bed, her dog, her porch rocker, and her place at the kitchen table. I am just here—and very happy (Beth says she is, too.)

I do hope you like reading my words,
please let me know how they might help 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 as well as others.

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.

Remember, you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind.
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive and always reaching for advancement.

Remember, very little is needed to make a great life.
I hope these words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>

1. Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. – Confucius

2. Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

3. All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. – Walt Disney

4. The secret of getting ahead is getting started. – Mark Twain

5. Don’t wish it were easier. Wish you were better. ― Jim Rohn

6. The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new – Socrates

7. Setting goals is the first step into turning the invisible into the visible. – Tony Robbins

8. If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. – Maya Angelou

9. Decide upon your major definite purpose in life and then organize all your activities around it. – Brian Tracy

10. Becoming strong doesn’t start in the gym. It starts in your head.

MAKE OTHER PEOPLE CHARACTERS IN YOUR
NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

1/8/22—Started my morning fire in the fireplace at about 3am (I don’t sleep much.) I have no fear of flame, but I have a sincere respect for it. When you can control the flames, you do not need to fear anything.

In the mid 80’s I met Tony Robbins and went through his firewalk presentation. He inspires and motivates people for more than an hour, then he took everyone by hand, one at a time, and walked with you as you walked over ten feet of very hot burning coals.

I learned a lot about myself and my capabilities in going through this presentation with Tony. You have so much power and potential in you – you just have to unleash it. There are amazing things you can accomplish if you set your mind free and aim right.

Watch this video of Tony, you will be impressed >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVP1CwEBz_Y

A few months later, because I lived near him in San Diego, I went to his house and visited Tony. He invited me in and we had lunch. Tony is a big and tender man who really cares about people.

Here is a video of the home I went to near San Diego before Tony owned it >>

I received an invitation and attended his first marriage in 1985 to Becky, along with my friend since high school, Lisa Longworth lisalongworth.com, at the Del Mar Castle; a good time was had by all. We experienced a wonderful wedding.

Tony has since remarried and, because of high taxes and high costs to live in California, Tony has moved to a huge home in Manalapan, Florida. In total, Tony now owns five homes, including a mansion in Fiji.

1/9—The following words were put together by both Beth and I.

A walk in the wilderness is what I like, Beth and I did just that today. Out behind the house is a dirt road, which we walked down to see where it went. Forests on both sides, what a nice walk we had.

Beth was scared of wild feral hogs that might be in the area. She had heard some scary stories that I don’t think are true. I told her that any wild hogs would be more scared of us than we are of them. We did see hog footprints in the mud (which turned out to be turkey footprints). The path seemed so long. The woods were too quiet.

The hoof prints were accumulating. And Bethie was really scared. She was hearing banjos. Off to the right was a trailer way out in a field surrounded by barbed wire.

Beth wondered, “Could I get over that wire faster than Kit if necessary? (I don’t have to be faster than a hog. I just have to be faster than Kit) Kidding of course. I would be willing to lose my life for him.”

We thought we were lost. So, down the trail (dirt road) we went. Eventually, it turned into a walking path (not used much at all, I could tell.) We ended up on our street about 5 houses away from our home. We both thought we had ended up in San Diego.

Now, on to a subject that you yourself do EVERYDAY. I knew I would not have time to get back to the house to take care of matters, I had to poopy in the woods (oh shit, how could I write on such a subject?)

Beth went ahead and I took my pants down some, leaned back against a tree, and let things go (took about 23 seconds.) I used a clean stick to wipe with. Have you ever pooped in the woods, is it a joy! Please, let me know how it “goes”.

1/13—We took a trip to see a local town, about 33 miles away. They have a bakery and freshly made cannoli’s that Beth had to try. We walked around the town square and learned history about Edgefield when we stopped at the Discovery Museum.

The first cotton manufacturing took place in this town.
Watch this >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elrW-SZuI_0

On the way back we drove over Steven’s Creek Bridge. This is an old Iron Bridge that was scary to drive over. You will see photos below.
Tonight Beth and I saw a rerun of The Johnny Carson show (I still think he is the best talk show host there ever was.) His guest was Robin Williams; a good show. It came to mind that both of these men are dead, a direction we are all going. Make the joy in your life now, while you are still able.

1/14—Today I started painting, what we call, The Fire Room (the room where the fireplace is in the center of the house.)

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YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >

Many people take a shower and use 20, 30, and even 40 gallons of water (I hope you are not one of these water hogs.) I use less than one gallon every time I shower (which is only a few times a week.)

I do not smell (very often) and maintain a fresh-clean body. Here is what I do >>

I prepare a washcloth with soap and de-cloth (is that a word?) before I turn on the water. Next I use water to get my washcloth and entire body wet, then turn the water completely. I wash every part of my hair and body. Then I turn on the water and rinse my hair and body completely quickly. Then I turn off the water as I am done.

I would include photos, but I won’t, sorry.

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NEXT BLOG >>
Photos of my painting of the Fire Room. Have you started painting your home that may need it?

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