BLOG 290–Is work fun?–It should be!
“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 290–Is work fun?–It should be!
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I hope to illuminate your Life with my Words.
The Wanderings of Kit (Do you wander or wonder?)
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY OR BETTER!
*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop or desktop computer.
*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** I was hit by two different trucks, but I remain happy.
*** Going through a 37-day coma–Yikes!
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die?
*** If you read this through Facebook, see kitsummers.com/blog
*** I lived in my van for six years, visited all US national parks, and met Beth.
*** Beth and I married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** You will find secrets to unfold and good news!
*** What are you passionate about?
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Live for now! When all your nows add up, you will have a great life!
*** You cannot change the past. The future will come. All you have is now—always.
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You will have many in your life who assist and teach; I am helping to guide you. Coaches like me wish to lighten your path toward excellence. It is up to you to make your journey toward merit. I’m not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is new and different for me—I love it!
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual death?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life–at any age.
Start today, and you can build the life you desire.
YOU ALREADY KNOW
You already know much about what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can provide additional thoughts, along with yours, to help you.
MY EXPERIENCES
Much of what I write about is taken from my experiences.
I have gone through much.
I hope to spread ideas so that you can live a better life.
Remember, only you know what is best for you.
Don’t forget–you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
EVEN IF YOU START LATE,
ARE UNCERTAIN OR DIFFERENT ––
YOU CAN STILL FIND SUCCESSVERY LITTLE IS NEEDED TO MAKE A GREAT LIFE!
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TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK — Is work fun?–It should be!
You put so much time and work into your occupation, often more than your time with your family. This is more than half your life; you MUST make it a time to benefit you and your family. Spend the time right, and have fun.
I must write now; I have been self-employed most of my life, so a job or a boss means little to me. This path can be better if you can find a way to be self-employed. As I often say, “Don’t be so seriness!
Yet, if you want to stay in your chosen occupation and do not love it, you can learn to love it. Study and understand every detail of the job. Become an expert at what you do. Be able to teach new hires to do better. I guarantee you will produce better work and LOVE your job.
Are you struggling to find motivation at work? Do you feel like your hard work amounts to nothing? Sometimes, wise words from successful people motivate us to push through and achieve our goals. Read the included quotes about work; they might help.
Over the last few decades, more play has been emphasized at work. This creates a much different atmosphere at the workplace, and people feel more productive and efficient in that kind of environment. Instead of just working (all work and no play make Kit a dull boy), more organizations have embraced play in the workplace.
Establish regular hours for work and play. Make each day helpful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then, youth will have fewer regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.
Organizations have seen the benefits of creative play in the office, and allowing for play at work has been valuable. With the rise of remote work due to Coronavirus and other reasons, many organizations have been forced to figure out how to drive engagement and keep things light-hearted.
The benefits of play at work >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN1mTr8NBKs
Many organizations have thrown a lot of different things at the wall, seeing what sticks, with exciting results. Yet, creating more playful workplaces doesn’t guarantee your organization will be magically more acceptable.
What better way to get through the rigamarole of the daily grind than to laugh about it? No matter our job, something about finding fellowship with coworkers and meaning in the ordinary feels ubiquitous. So even if we’re having a bad day (or week or month!), we can recognize that most people have to make a living, so we might as well find humor and fun in this shared human experience.
Here are some tips to achieve a playful mindset on the job >>
1) Set goals!2) Be more effective and efficient in doing things better.
3) Compete in every task you have.
4) Look for fun, even in tedious chores.
5) Learn along the way to make better decisions for the future.
6) Work with people who can hit the ball back. I’ve always loved juggling.
7) Work with people you like. It bears repeating: high-quality people create high-quality work together.
8) Create a beautiful environment, then change it up.
9) Practice gratitude.
10) Could you organize an office sports team?
11) Could you build a game room?
12) Design a workplace vision board.
13) Could you change the office space?
14) Could you share jokes with your coworkers?
15) Could you create an office book club?
16) Start an office band.
17) Could you gather after work hours?
Making work fun contributes significantly to your positivity and productivity. A fun atmosphere can help you look forward to tasks and lower stress even in demanding roles. A fun environment also nurtures connections among team members and encourages collaboration across departments.
Embracing fun activities in your work environment can also effectively cater to your well-being and other employees. Fun working environments are also more pleasant because results are prioritized over strict procedures. This flexibility can encourage you to apply creative approaches to your responsibilities.
Fostering a fun work environment also helps you stay energized by avoiding burnout and overexertion. Fun activities outside of professional duties also help you bond with other employees, improving your rapport and productivity on official tasks. A humorous and fluid work environment can also help you maintain high enthusiasm, improving your confidence and self-assurance in handling your roles.
1–Create a workplace sports team
Establishing a sports team is one way to encourage cooperation and establish a fun work atmosphere. You can conduct employee surveys to determine the sports that attract the most interest. Selecting teams for sporting activities that many members find interesting encourages fun and competitive interaction. Depending on the nature of the sport, you can develop leagues or multiple teams. For instance, you can organize matches between divisions and teams for games like soccer, hockey, or juggling. You can also organize tournaments based on organizational levels—for example, a volleyball match between team leads and team members.2–Design and develop a game room
While sports matches and activities can establish a fun work environment, they usually require a lot of alliance. Designing and developing a game room can provide similar benefits for employees during breaks. You can also use this opportunity to involve team members in processes like picking colors, selecting furniture, and suggesting games. This can encourage a fun and collaborative atmosphere as they contribute to a joint task. The room can include board games, ping pong tables, or pool tables. Employees can also use this room as a relaxation space to unwind.
3–Design a vision board for the workplace
A vision board perfectly emphasizes a company’s objective and highlights how it aligns with individual career goals. Team members can include their goals and ideals for the year on this board. It can also serve as a way for team members to offer feedback to the administration and encourage professional development. As employees work together and highlight their goals, team leads, and managers can identify relevant changes to make them achievable. You can also include members of the relevant departments in designing this vision board and incorporating official themes before public display.
4–Invest in aesthetics
Tastefully adorning the workplace can help establish a fun atmosphere. You can also encourage team members to decorate their spaces with personal items like family portraits, potted plants, and wallpapers. This can help them feel more comfortable within the work environment. You can also adopt more vibrant colors when decorating to improve the overall mood. You can also dedicate a blank wall for group painting activities or graffiti within the work environment.
5–Encourage spirit among team members
Sharing jokes with your team members can contribute to positive work circumstances. If you find a comment especially funny, you can make it a running joke within the team or share it with the group chat. You can also encourage creative thinking and problem-solving with humor. For instance, you can list cat jokes on a project involving pets to start a brainstorming session.
6–Schedule activities for after-office hours
You can have various opportunities to interact with colleagues after work hours. These prospects can help you bond with team members and get to know them outside their official roles. You can then develop a friendly rapport when interacting with them during official hours. As a team lead, you can also organize activities for your team members outside of official hours. Such movements can serve as an opportunity to highlight individual contributions in an informal setting. These activities can take various forms, including hosting a game night, attending a live concert, or visiting a restaurant for dinner.
7–Organize a talent show (can you juggle yet?)
Talent shows can be an excellent opportunity for team members to showcase their talents or hobbies in the work setting. Such events encourage relations among colleagues and can also humanize organizational staff members. You can set aside rewards for these events to encourage participation. Talent shows encourage playful collaboration among team members as they develop a dance routine or recital. Setting a definite time for these shows can also encourage participation. For instance, a talent show in the week leading up to a significant holiday encourages anticipation and preparation.
8–Arrange group fitness and well-being programs
Fitness and well-being programs are good opportunities to encourage team or departmental fitness. You can establish rapport with team members by working out as a group. For instance, you can select a team member who doubles as the fitness instructor to help you develop an exercise program. Fitness programs can occur within the work environment where necessary facilities are available. Team members can also work out together at a nearby gym, offering a change in scenery. As you work together, you will develop your work skills.
9–Observe holidays and vacations
Many employees and leaders look forward to the holidays with high expectations. Decorating the workplace with various themes and encouraging team members to wear costumes can create a fun environment. For instance, you can make a leaderboard to celebrate the team members with outstanding costumes for each holiday.
10–Celebrate the birthdays of team members and employees
Organizing little events to mark worker’s birthdays or anniversaries can help them feel appreciated. This feeling of appreciation can also create a fun and intimate environment. To mark these events, you can present elements like decoration, group games, and surprises. These elements can serve as a group activity to build rapport and identify colleagues by birthdays or anniversaries.
11–Provide pet infranstructure
Creating pet-friendly areas can help make the work environment more conducive and fun for team members. For example, when experiencing high-stress levels, team members can take their pets for a walk or keep them close. The pet-friendly spaces and pet care you provide in the work environment can also help pet owners and other team members feel more comfortable. You want to find ways to create a fun atmosphere at work and have everyone work together to produce a better product.YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK — AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE?********************
WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas give us a quick and timely burst of wisdom to regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
“YOU”
How you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determines everything in your life, and it all derives from your quality of thinking. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve and get closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation often when we need it most.
WORDS WILL CHANGE YOU!
The correct motivational quote can change you and things—helping you ditch the excuses, escape your comfort zone, and take action. Read these words with an open mind and learn to improve your life.
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I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>1--“Hard work without talent is a shame,
but talent without hard work is a tragedy.”
— Robert Half
2–“Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.”
— Peter Drucker
3–“Success isn’t always about greatness.
It’s about consistency.
Consistent hard work leads to success.
Greatness will come.”
— Dwayne Johnson
4–“The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.”
— Harry Golden
5–“A man can make what he wants of himself if he truly believes that he must be ready for hard work and many heartbreaks.”
— Thurgood Marshall
6–“There will be obstacles.
There will be doubters.
There will be mistakes.
But with hard work, there are no limits.”
— Michael Phelps
7–“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.”
— George Horace Lorimer
8–“Don’t sit down and wait for opportunities.
Get up and make them.”
— Madam C.J. Walker
9–“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.”
— Banksy
10–“Do what you must until you can do what you want.”
— Oprah Winfrey
11–“The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.”
— Elbert Hubbard
12–“Dreams are lovely.
But they are dreams.
Fleeting, ephemeral, pretty.
But dreams do not come true just because you dream them.
It’s hard work that makes things happen.”
— Shonda Rhimes
13–“It’s not about money or connections.
It’s the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone.”
— Mark Cuban
14–“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery,
it wouldn’t seem so wonderful after all.”
— Michelangelo
15–“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
— Tim Notke
16–“Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work.”
— Horace
17–“Work hard in silence; let your success be your noise.”
— Frank Ocean
18–You can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic.”
— Zig Ziglar
19–“Nothing ever comes to one worth having,
except as a result of hard work.”
— Booker T. Washington
20–“Even if you are on the right track.
You will get run over if you just sit there.”
— Will Rogers
YOU MUST IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!********************
MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly, don’t you think?
It seems like time is going by faster and faster.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day.
9/14–The place I decided to sleep last night was somewhat dark and quiet. In the morning, upon leaving at about 6:30, I noticed that the business’s name was Summers and Zims, Inc.How about that? It could be a relative.
As usual, the first thing I did this morning was to look for a gas station or coffee place to get hot water for my tea.
I am driving toward Dave to get my van looked at on Monday. I found a library where I pulled in. Most libraries always have a lot of greenery and are very clean and nice looking. That’s why I often stay the night at libraries. Safe and secure, how I like it.
When I used my computer earlier, it would turn on, but the menu bar to the bottom would not come in, so that I could do nothing on the computer. I saw a Best Buy close by, so I made an appointment. I had to wait three hours before that, but they had to do it because my computer must work. I have the time right now, so I waited.
Costco was near, so I went to fill up on gas. I also had my fill with the sampling food. With the sampling, there was much to try, and I’m full up. Lunch is taken care of.
I’m back in the area where Mary Ellen and I raised our daughters, April and Jasmine. This is Trainer, Pennsylvania. I drove around, recognized many of the streets, and found a nice park to stay at. Tonight? Of course, I’ll let you know.
There are few people here now. I hear a dog mumbling. That’s on the other side of the van. I’ll take some pictures and see if they come out. Let me know what you think.
9/15–I am experiencing life fully, are you? Things go up and down. You must remain on the path going up. We all have our own stories to tell. Form your stories and help others—that’s what I try to do. Are my words helping you?
We are all protagonists around stories in the making, as many chapters left to right. Wherever your story leads, keep your eyes and your heart open. I hope my commentaries shine a new light on your way. Have you continued up the mountain pass? I hope you have a good journey.
I saw people parking and walking over the hill, so I went to The Big Field. They were having races with five-year-olds, four-year-olds, three-year-olds, and six-year-olds, and it was so fun to watch. I just saw a quarter-mile run by five-year-olds. They were into it. It was great.
I can picture April and Jasmine running like this.
But they’re well too old for this now.
They’re still running, though; that’s a good thing.I’m sure none of the people here could imagine that I would sleep in my van tonight. Such a strange life I lead. But it’s the life I chose; I know nothing else right now.
It’s nice to see all the families here. I remember the days Mary Ellen and I took the girls to events at parks—the good old days, as they say. I lost my family some time ago. It devastated me, of course. It was hard to see a life without April and Jasmine.
I hate life at times.
More often, I love life.
I feel so alone in the world.
Are you there?9/16—Right now, it is about 2:00 a.m. I cannot sleep and think I’m up for the rest of the day. So many evil thoughts are going through my mind right now—I don’t feel a little sleep will come anymore tonight. I’m very sorry about this, and I am sure you will try to sleep. Do you want to join me?
It’s challenging to lay here for hours, knowing you’re waiting for the sun to come up so I can drive. I don’t know what sleeping takes; it seems to avoid me.
When I could, I drove to a McDonald’s near where we used to live. I was able to get a little shuteye last night. How much sleep does Kit need?
I’ve been here a few hours working on this blog for you.
You have to know, though, that this benefits me, too.
Clearing my mind as I move forward.Yikes, I hit DC on rush hour traffic, come to the bumper stop and go stop and go. That’s how I can do the blog while I drive right now. It’s incredible. I do not like traffic. I do not like so many people. I just want to get somewhere, but I don’t know where I want to get through such a scary story now.
I’m parked now for sleep. I went through at least 60 miles of bumper-to-bumper traffic, a nightmare. I have always been in DC, so driving was suitable.I made any drive that daily; I cannot imagine that.
Tonight, I’m in a construction area where I will sleep. It should be very dark and quiet, just as I like it.
9/17–This day will always be Mary Ellen’s birthday.
Happy Birthday, Chiz.The bridge leading into Virginia Beach is packed. There is a four-mile delay, and it is barely moving. It isn’t very good. I am writing this now while I was voice typing while driving, but it’s okay because we’re not going anywhere.
It would be best if you carried a bottle to pee in again. There is a 3-4 hour wait for this traffic, and I know it can be terrible to pee in your vehicle just in case. Sorry, ladies, it won’t work so easy for you. But I know there are bottles made for ladies to tinkle.
When you pee, dump the contents into the road. People won’t know what it is, and it’ll either dry up or the next rain will take care of it, so no worries.
I drove briefly when I could, then turned my engine off and coasted. I keep my engine off most of the time, saving tremendous gas money. Everyone else, of course, has had their engine going the whole time. Mine is off most of the time with this slow traffic.
It’s getting horrendous. Everything is slow, slow, so I spent yesterday driving in DC. This is as bad as moving to see, and it’s not too far away, so he can do it. I’m pretty sure we went from three lanes to Lanes, and now it will put on the one lane up ahead.
Most of this traffic went to the bridge to get to the mainland. I decided to find a library to spend time at rather than on the road driving. I will take the bridge tomorrow morning when there won’t be any traffic.
I found the first library I could. I’m at the Pearl Bailey Library in Newport News, VA. Like many of the libraries I visit, it’s immaculate and efficient. I can plug in my laptop and get online. Take a look >>
https://www.library.nnva.gov/260/Pearl-Bailey-Library
I will be sleeping here, too; little do they know. Please don’t tell them.
9/18–An alright sleep last night; I heard some traffic, though. It was dark when I woke up; it is hard to drive when you do not know the roads, and it is dark. I found a McDonalds where I could plug in and be on their internet.
The rain continues to fall. I looked at the weather forecast, and it was raining for the next couple of days. That makes it hard. I will have to find a library to hang out in.I drove a lot today. Eventually, I had to pull off the freeway and find a library. I really don’t like cities, and I try to avoid them when I can.
I like being able to park somewhere in the wilderness to sleep. It’s hard to find wilderness when it’s dark, but that is when it is necessary. I will find somewhere dark and quiet to sleep tonight.
9/19—This change with Beth is devastating. It’s about 2:00 a.m., and I have hardly slept. She is always on my mind, but this must change. I have to remember that I’ve been through more horrendous things in the past. But I’m not too fond of this. But I must go on. I’ll find a way to go through this change with Beth. It will take me a year or two, and I’ll be fine.How many McDonald’s opened at 5:30 this morning? Yes, once again, I was up early. The blog will come out tomorrow, so I must read it repeatedly to ensure all the writing is square. That’s the secret to good writing—the editorial process. It is pretty enemy, more improvements, and again and again.
It is still dark out, I don’t like to drive when you can’t see well. I’m sure the sun will be up soon and I’ll be happily on the road. But today is kind of a free day, nothing scheduled.
I went to a library last night and then a McDonald’s this morning to get online and work on the blog. My computer would turn on at both places, but the menu bar at the bottom would not come on. Without this bar, I can do nothing here. I drove forward and found a Best Buy, and I am waiting for them to open now.
If they can’t find and fix the problem, I will just have to purchase a new computer. Yes, it is that important to get my weekly blog to you. I’m sorry about one today, they sent me I’m going to program where I pay 26 bucks a month. I can easily afford that. Once again, it’s you I’m thinking of who will read my words.Tomorrow I see Liisa, we’ve been friends for many years.
I look forward to seeing her tomorrow.There are only about 60 miles to go. So today will be a lazy day, and I’ll just do stuff. I plan to clean everything out of the van and organize it as I put it back.
I filled my teapot with hot water and walked to the van. Somehow, I misstepped and fell hard on my knee, and of course, the tea went flying. I hurt my knee pretty badly. I must be more careful.
I am near the place where Liisa will meet me tomorrow.
I found a library within a mile, so here I am.I will sleep right outside this library.
9/20–I Slept at the library last night and didn’t even read a good night story. At about 4 a.m. this morning, I showered and cleaned myself outside the van. I got very clean. I have a shower bag I can hang from the van, which I do.My new computer is a great asset. Now, I will always get my blog to you to help in your life because I have a backup. I pay Best Buy just $56 a month until it is paid off. If you could help me by getting any of the payments to me or Best Buy to use to pay down my computer, that would be delightful. Please let me know. Does my blog help?
Then I wrote to Victoria, who is writing to me about developing a movie about my life. This is the best chance I have come across. No papers are signed, and little progress has been made, but hope exists. I desire to develop a movie that will improve life on Earth for everyone (you, too!)
DO SOMETHING NEW–DAILY!
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
******************THE GARDEN THIS WEEK
A self-supportive life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it.
Because I am back on the road, there will be no more words about the garden. I do hope Beth keeps it up. I did a lot of work in establishing the vegetable garden.
When I drove the van seven years ago, I grew stuff under the sunroof windows on the top. Maybe I will start that up again. You will find out, of course.
I find myself very sad currently. Not what my future holds, but, of course, no one knows what their future holds. I was hoping this man would be with Beth again, but it looks like that won’t happen, which she doesn’t want.
I still have hopes and dreams that remain unfulfilled. I’m hoping that I will soon take off to parts unknown and then recognized. Late for me is good, even though I had a massive negative change.
It’s 3:00 in the afternoon. I just ate a can of beans, white beans, and the spices sauce. I got this can of beans at the Amish market I was at. It cost about 30 cents. Eating well for a low price is good; I like it.START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!******************
ALL OUR LIFE, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
See how quickly you can get to sleep.
Let me know . . .*******************
NEXT BLOG >>
Figure out how little sleep you can get and still do well.AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
September 20, 202400BLOG 289–A Better Life is What You Focus On!
“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 289–A Better Life is What You Focus On!
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I hope to illuminate your Life with my Words.
The Wanderings of Kit (Do you wander or wonder?)
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY OR BETTER!*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop or desktop computer.
*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** I was hit by two different trucks, but I remain happy.
*** Going through a 37-day coma–Yikes!
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die?
*** If you read this through Facebook, see kitsummers.com/blog
*** I lived in my van for six years, visited all US national parks, and met Beth.
*** Beth and I married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** You will find secrets to unfold and good news!
*** What are you passionate about?
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Live for now! When all your nows add up, you will have a great life!
*** You cannot change the past. The future will come. All you have is now—always.
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You will have many in your life who assist and teach; I am helping to guide you. Coaches like me wish to lighten your path toward excellence. It is up to you to make your journey toward merit. I’m not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is new and different for me—I love it!
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual death?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life–at any age.
Start today, and you can build the life you desire.
YOU ALREADY KNOW
You already know much about what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can provide additional thoughts, along with yours, to help you.
MY EXPERIENCES
Much of what I write about is taken from my experiences.
I have gone through much.
I hope to spread ideas so that you can live a better life.
Remember, only you know what is best for you.EVEN IF YOU START LATE,
ARE UNCERTAIN OR DIFFERENT ––
YOU CAN STILL FIND SUCCESS!Don’t forget–you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
VERY LITTLE IS NEEDED TO MAKE A GREAT LIFE!
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TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK — A Better Life is What You Focus On!
Think negative thoughts–you will bring on a bad life.
Think better thoughts– you will have a better life.
You see, what we focus on makes our life good or bad.
I’ve experienced extreme physical changes that made life hard. I’ve partaken in relationship difficulties and expected things to get better, but they don’t. I’ve had my share of friendship headaches, but I press on through it all to keep a smile as I think
Sometimes, it’s hard not to compare yourself to others. You see all around you; everyone else seems to know what they want out of life. They’re finding the right relationships, advancing their careers, and always smiling–but you feel lost, unsure of yourself and what direction to head towards. It’s hard to know who you are and where you belong. I am going through this myself right now.
You try and do your best, but you need more. There’s so much pressure to achieve, and you find yourself trying to fit within certain molds or expectations. Never live your life in a way that others want. You must live according to your thoughts and decisions.
Listen to these words by Tony Robbins that could help >>
https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyrobbins/video/7239012522840362283?lang=en
When you’re feeling this way, it helps to go within. Focusing on others drains your energy and can detract from your sense of passion and purpose. See yourself as you are. Focus on what’s important and what you bring to your life because you’re the only person who can be you, which is incredible.
See yourself and what needs to change. We each have our paths and contributions in life. So spend time working to discover what is within yourself, the greatness of light, and cultivate that spark.
When do you feel like you are genuinely realizing what you are doing? It could be while running, juggling, reading, cooking, working at the office, or simply spending time with your family.
Regardless of what you’re doing during these times, you’re in a highly focused and joyful state when you’re centered on a task that excites you. These same feelings can be brought up at other times, too, you know.
What if you could feel like that more often while doing different tasks? IT IS IN YOU! What if you could learn to improve focus, even when doing something you didn’t particularly like? You can – but you must now decide to throw away distractions and make improving focus an essential part of your daily routine. This is something you can develop!
You can reap many rewards when you learn to improve focus and concentration. You’ll accomplish a task much faster when you give it your full attention, leaving you with extra time to devote to your other interests at the end of each day.
Focusing on a task will increase your work compared to dividing your awareness between it and something else. Put excellence into ALL you do! It can become a habit that you must develop.
Others will take notice as you produce better work and be more efficient. Become an expert in your field; you will bring in more money! You might have promotions lined up before you know it or, if you’re self-employed, additional work from existing clients or new work from those who like what they see. You will find success!
Successful people are no different from me or you.
But they have learned to focus on all and on success!
What area of your life could use a massive improvement? Whether it’s your career, personal relationships, health, or something else, learning to improve focus on what matters makes all the difference.YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK — AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE?********************
WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas give us a quick and timely burst of wisdom to regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
“YOU”
How you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determines everything in your life, and it all derives from your quality of thinking. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve and get closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation often when we need it most.
WORDS WILL CHANGE YOU!
The correct motivational quote can change you and things—helping you ditch the excuses, escape your comfort zone, and take action. Read these words with an open mind and learn to improve your life.
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I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>“All our dreams can come true,
if we dare to pursue them.”
— Walt Disney
“Sometimes it takes dealing with a disability — the trauma, the relearning, the months of rehabilitation therapy — to uncover our true abilities and how we can put them to use for us in ways we may have never imagined. ”
— Senator Tammy Duckworth“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt
“I cannot say this too firmly:
Do not compare yourselves to others!
Be true to yourself.
Resume understanding and grow with all your might.”
— Kit Summers
“Do the best you can until you know better.
Then, when you know better, do better.”
— Maya Angelou
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man;
true nobility is being superior to your former self.”
— Ernest Hemingway
“Stay afraid, but do it anyway.
What’s important is the action.
You don’t have to wait to be confident.
Just do it, and eventually, the confidence will follow.”
— Carrie Fisher
“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth.
Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”
— Abraham Maslow
“We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.”
— Oprah Winfrey
“Dreams come true.
Without that possibility,
nature would not incite us to have them.”
— John Updike
“Dream as if you’ll live forever.
Live as if you’ll die today.”
— James Dean
“Some men see things as they are and say why.
I dream of things that never were and say why not.”
— George Bernard Shaw
“Trust yourself. Create the kind of self you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into the flames of achievement.”
— Unknown
“Whatever your passion is, keep doing it. Don’t waste time chasing after success or comparing yourself to others—every flower blooms at a different pace. Excel at doing what your passion is and only focus on perfecting it. Eventually, people will see what you are great at doing, and if you are truly great, success will come chasing after you.”
— Suzy Kassem
“Don’t always be appraising yourself, wondering if you are better or worse than other writers. “I will not Reason and Compare,” said Blake; “my business is to Create.” Besides, since you are like no other being ever created since the beginning of Time, you are incomparable.”
— Brenda Ueland
“To be beautiful means to be yourself.
You don’t need to be accepted by others.
You need to accept yourself.”
— Thich Nhat HanhYOU IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!********************
MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly, don’t you think?
It seems like time is going by faster and faster.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day.
9/7–I was already planning to purchase a chair for my traveling. I had to throw something in the trash; I saw a chair there. I had to use a stick to reach it. It turned out to be a great chair. The left arm cover does not stay on well, but that is the only problem. That made me happy, can you tell?My daughters, Jasmine and April,
along with April’s husband Jake,
took me to brunch this morning.
It was very nice.As you know, Jake
Father and daughter
Jake and April will be buying a house.
They have so many plans ahead of them that they talk about.
It reminds me of when their mom and I found the house they grew up in
We found a relator who became our friend, Phyllis Lynch.
https://www.zillow.com/profile/PhyllisLynchApril and Jake have the same ideas for their future.
It sounds like Jasmine has some pretty inventive ideas for her future. I know she will do well in life and be fantastic. Can you hear the proud daddy talking?
9/8–I slept better last night. I slept very comfortably on the van’s floor. Today, I plan on rebuilding the bed frame to make it stronger. The bed frame was completed and put in today. You will find some photos of this. I made it very strong to hold up for a long time. I think I will sleep well tonight
9/9–I’m at Costco to get gas and a few items. They have little horse barns for the Amish, who bring horses and buggies; it’s adorable. I’m seeing a few horses and buggies on the road—Amish.
Sorry about my finger
My computer would not even turn on. Of course, my immediate thought was about getting this blog to you. Right away, I had to get to Bestbuy/Geeksquad to have it looked at
As you can see from my writing, the computer I have been using is working now. But I bought a backup computer to write my blog in case this one stops working. Yes, you are that important to me. Although $350 bucks is not much, you are worth much more. Yet, they got my other computer working correctly, so I returned the new one.
April had me meet her at https://pretzelhut.com/, which also has a petting zoo.
The pretzel place was opening, so we saw the animals.
We decided to move on, so …
April took me to dinner, an excellent meal for us.
https://brickervillehouserestaurant.com/
It is a great place and a lot of food.
I ate the best burger I ever had!
April told me about a grocery market run by the Amish with fantastic prices.
I first went a few days ago and had to return.
Take a look here >> http://bbsgrocery.com/I bought eleven bucks worth of food–I got so much for that cost!
9/10–I’m back at https://shadyoaksfamilycampground.com/. April and Jasmine are busy today, so I don’t think I’ll see them. I have a lot to do — remove everything from the van, clean, and then reorganize as I put stuff back. Later, I will jump in the pool and shower. It’s time for a thorough cleaning.
It’s a nippy morning today, downright cold.
With a clear blue sky above, warmth should come soon.
It will be nice for my work later.
I just saw a little chipmunk journey across my campsite.
It’s so good to see life; I like being out here.
I’m working on the van today, and it’s improving.
9/11–Today, I took that computer back. It was slow, after all. And, I saved $350 bucks. My old computer is working just fine. The guys at Geek Squad got it going again, which made me happy.
9/12–Since it was my last day at this campground, I built a massive campfire. Sitting with my back to the fire, I am getting very hot. I gathered a large amount of wood; I will leave behind a lot of it.
Because I am still determining where my next stop will be, I may post my blog today, Thursday. As you know, I have never missed posting a blog each Friday; I hope you look forward to reading it each week.
I’m at the campground now, a lovely place. Things will start filling up for the weekend; they expect many. I talked with the people in charge, and they will allow me to stay overnight tonight at no charge—so lovely.
Jake was busy, so April and Jasmine took me to https://www.lickitysplit.info/. It looks fascinating. I will let you know later. The word for it — excellent. The ice cream to finish things off was perfect. We all had a great time together. Thank you so much, my daughters.
April took a trunk full of photos and my unicycle and will store them for me, so I won’t have to deal with them anymore. That makes my drive lighter. Thanks, April and Jake.When I got back to https://shadyoaksfamilycampground.com /, it was like coming home. I’ve loved staying here. Visits from Jasmine and April were so good. Seeing them firstborn to where they are today brings good feelings to me. I think I raised them well (along with Mary Ellen, of course.)
Last night, this evening, I had to set a massive fire. My phone/camera is not working well for pictures, so I will have to learn more about how to use it. Of course, all the smoke from the fire goes right at me, so I can’t see. And that will happen wherever you sit, somehow. Have you ever noticed that?
It’s only about 7:30 now.
People are already closing up shop and moving into their sleepy mode.
As usual, I am tired; I barely slept again last night.
I guess that’s how life will be for me from now on.
As you know, I was going to publish my blog earlier today. I am glad to be waiting for Friday’s official blog release date. Hmm, what will happen tomorrow to write about?
9/13–Had a good sleep last night. The bed I built is quite comfortable, and I sleep with a smile.
Breakfast was leftovers from the dinner Jasmine and April bought for me last night. Thanks again for the dinner (and the breakfast!)
It’s Friday now. I have until Monday at 9 a.m. to see Dave and have him look at my van and ensure it runs correctly. I will drive there slowly; it’s only about 60 miles away.I saw a Costco on my way to see Dave in Delaware. It was a bit out of the way, but gas is always the cheapest there, and I could eat my sampling stuff, so, of course, I did.
And, just needed, is a Best Buy. I wanted to learn more about my phone camera, so I did. I went to BB at 2 p.m. and had to make an appointment—I had to wait until 4 p.m. There is no park near where I can juggle, so I will sit here in the van and type.
I hate wasting time, but it looks like that’s what I’ll have to do until I leave my van with Dave on Monday at 9:00 a.m.I’m melancholy and lonely.
Would you please write to me?
kitsummers@gmail.comDO SOMETHING NEW–DAILY!
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
******************THE GARDEN THIS WEEK
A self-supportive life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it.Because I am back on the road, there will be no more words about the garden. I do hope Beth keeps it up. I did a lot of work in establishing the vegetable garden.
When I drove the van seven years ago, I grew stuff under the sunroof windows on the top. Maybe I will start that up again. You will find out, of course.START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!******************
ALL OUR LIFE, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >> Campgrounds are all over the world. Find one near you and stay the night (or two or three.) It is so good to get out into the wilderness.*******************
NEXT BLOG >>
Fun and play at work?
It can make people more productive.
Where do you work?
Can you make it fun for everyone there?AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
September 13, 2024BLOG 288—Are you Physically Fit?
“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 288—Are you Physically Fit?
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I hope to illuminate your Life with my Words.
The Wanderings of Kit (Do you wander or wonder?)
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY OR BETTER!*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop or desktop computer.
*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** I was hit by two different trucks, but I remain happy.
*** Going through a 37-day coma–Yikes!
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die?
*** If you read this through Facebook, see kitsummers.com/blog
*** I lived in my van for six years, visited all US national parks, and met Beth.
*** Beth and I married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** You will find secrets to unfold and good news!
*** What are you passionate about?
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You will have many in your life who assist and teach; I am helping to guide you. Coaches like me wish to lighten your path toward excellence. It is up to you to make your journey toward merit. I’m not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is new and different for me—I love it!
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –
WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual death?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life–at any age.
Start today, and you can build the life you desire.
YOU ALREADY KNOW
You already know much about what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can provide additional thoughts, along with yours, to help you.
MY EXPERIENCES
Much of what I write about is taken from my experiences.
I have gone through much.
I hope to spread ideas so that you can live a better life.
Remember, only you know what is best for you.
EVEN IF YOU START LATE,
ARE UNCERTAIN OR DIFFERENT ––
YOU CAN STILL FIND SUCCESS!
Don’t forget–you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
HAVE FUN!
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive, and always reach for more advancement.
VERY LITTLE IS NEEDED TO MAKE A GREAT LIFE!
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TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK — Are you Physically Fit?
For me, serious exercise began in junior high. I started juggling at 15, and it is a valid exercise. My workouts continued in high school. I took up pole vaulting to be different (like I’ve always been.) I also participated in cross-country running and running on the track.
My best mile run is 4:55; I’ve heard that’s a good mile time. And, of course, with the pole-vault, I practiced hard and eventually went over the bar at 18’6”. This was another win for me and looked good for the team and a record at the school.
Will you put some time in to get your body in better shape? If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done. Your body achieves what the mind believes; think right! Once you exercise regularly, the hardest thing is to stop. If you don’t exercise, you must make time to be physically fit.
If the idea of a home workout makes you yawn, think again!
When performed correctly, your body weight can give you a run for your money. So, whether the gym isn’t your thing or you’re short on time, clear out a space in any room where you live and prepare to sweat.
Even while driving, I work on making a fist and then stretching my fingers out.
Here are some other exercises you can do >>1– Ankle pumps
With feet flat on the floor, lift one foot slightly up. Point the toes down as far as possible. Relax the ankle, then point the toes upward. Repeat this motion 20 times on each foot. This exercise will increase movement in the ankle joint.
2–Seated knee lifts
This exercise can be done by a passenger or the driver when safely parked at a rest stop. Sit up straight with legs at a 90-degree angle. While keeping the core engaged, gently pull both knees toward the chest. Hold this position for 10 seconds and release. Repeat 15 times to stimulate hip flexors and abdominal muscles.
3–Seated side bend
In a seated position, raise hands above the head, keeping the spine straight. Bend slowly to the right side, then return to a neutral, upright position. Switch to the left side. The deeper the bend, the deeper the stretch. Repeat 20 times to loosen the spine and torso.
4–Forearm exercises
Wrap fingers around a round object, such as a tennis ball, and squeeze tightly for 2 seconds, then release. Repeat 15 times on each hand.
5–Chin tucks
Bring the chin to the chest. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly lift the head so that it gently presses against the headrest. This exercise can help maintain proper posture and exercise the neck muscles.
6–Seated glute stretch
While seated, bring the right ankle onto the left thigh, resting it just above the knee. Keep your back straight and lean forward, stretching the gluteus maximus muscle. Hold this position for 20 seconds and repeat the motion on the left side.
Compete against yourself to get just 1 or 2 more reps each time you complete the routine. However, don’t sacrifice good form for extra reps. It’s better to perform fewer reps and maintain proper form to help reduce injury risk.
I’m not a doctor, so I can’t advise you on the best exercise methods, but we can rattle off some trivia about them. Where did the 10,000 steps benchmark come from? What’s the deal with a “runner’s high”?
Exercising increases blood flow, including to the brain. The increase in energy and oxygen could boost performance.
But it gets more complex than that. When we exercise, the hippocampus, a part of our brain necessary for learning and memory, becomes more active — and when there’s increased energy in the hippocampus, we think more effectively. Regular exercise could even help reverse age-related brain damage.
GARDENING!
Getting your hands dirty in your garden (like I do) isn’t just a mood-boosting pastime — it’s great exercise, too. All that digging, hauling, and moving works for all your major muscle groups, improves mobility and boosts endurance. It burns some severe energy, too.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, light gardening or yard work can burn more than 300 calories per hour for a 154-pound person. That’s comparable to going dancing or taking a hike. For heavy yard work, like chopping wood, the number jumps up to 440 calories per hour, although the exact number will vary depending on the nature of the work and each body.
It’s easy to build a more strenuous workout from your existing gardening routine with simple adjustments like carrying heavier cans of water, switching to a push mower, or increasing walking around your yard. And there’s an additional healthy bonus to garden exercise: Fresh vegables!
My ten picks for beginner bodyweight exercises will provide a full-body workout. These are a few exercises to start with. As you improve, add more. You will need nothing else but yourself for these exercises—are you there?
1–The Bridge
A bridge is an excellent warmup exercise for activating the core and backside of your body. Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor or ground, and arms extended by your sides. Pushing through your feet and bracing your core, raise your bottom off the ground until your hips are fully extended, squeezing your glutes at the top. Slowly return to the starting position before you repeat.
2–Chair squat
Squats can help strengthen your legs and core, which could make everyday movements easier. Starting with a chair underneath will help you master proper form. Stand in front of the chair with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly out. Hinging at your hips and bending your knees, lower back, and down until your bottom touches the chair, allowing your arms to extend out in front of you. As you return to your starting.
3–Knee pushup
A beginner-style pushup, this move will help you build strength before attempting a standard pushup. Get into a high plank position from your knees so you are on your knees and elbows. Maintain a straight line from your head to your knees, and bend your elbows to lower yourself. Just keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
4–Stationary lunge
Hit your quads, hamstrings, and glutes with a stationary lunge.
Split your stance with your right leg in front. Your right foot should be flat on the ground, and your left should be on its toes.
5–Lunges
Bend your knees, pretend you have a sword, and lunge, stopping when your right thigh is parallel to the ground. Push up through your right foot to return to the starting position.
6–Plank to Downward Dog
This move will test your upper body, especially your shoulder area. Get into a high plank position, with your hands stacked underneath your shoulders and your feet close together.
Keep your core engaged and your hands and feet stationary, and pike your hips up and back into the Downward Dog pose. Your body should form a triangle with the ground. Please just keep your neck neutral. Your gaze should be directed toward your feet. Hold here for a second, then return to the plank.
7–Straight-leg donkey kick
Build those glutes with donkey kicks. Get on all fours, with your hands aligned with your shoulders and your knees with your hips.
Keeping your back straight, push your right foot out to the imaginary wall behind you while keeping your leg straight. Your foot should remain flexed (toes pointing down to the floor) throughout. Keep your hips square to the ground.
8–Bird Dog
A full-body move that requires balance and stability, the Bird Dog pose is easily scalable to your ability level. Start with this version if you’re a beginner.
Get on all fours, ensuring your hands are directly underneath your shoulders, and your knees are underneath your hips. Keep your neck neutral. Immediately extend your left arm and right leg, keeping your hips square to the ground. Pause for 2 seconds.
9–Forearm plank
Planks are a full-body exercise that requires strength and balance and puts the core into overdrive. Assume a plank position on your forearms. Your body should form a straight line from head to feet. Ensure your lower back and hips don’t sag.
10–Side-lying hip abduction
You may only think about strengthening your hip muscles once they bother you, but reconsider, especially if you sit all day. Lie on your left side, supporting your head with the left hand and placing the right hand in front of your body. Keep your legs straight, stack the right leg over the left leg, and keep your hips pointed forward. Lift your right leg, maintaining your body’s position. Make sure your hips don’t open up.
11–Bicycle crunch
Although almost all of these strength exercises work your core, a targeted ab move doesn’t hurt. Lie on your back and bring your legs to a tabletop position. Bend your elbows and put your hands behind your head. Crunch up and get your right elbow to your left knee, straightening your right leg. Release the. Crunch slightly. Bend your right leg and straighten your left leg, then bring your left elbow to your right knee.
12–The Squat
Taking out the chair allows you to master the form of a regular bodyweight squat. The same motion is still applicable here, though. Imagine you’re sitting down in a chair by hinging at the hips and pushing your bottom back.
13–Pushups
A standard pushup is the more challenging version of a knee pushup. Assume a high plank position and complete the pushup similarly, allowing your elbows to flare at a 45-degree angle.
14–Pike pushups
Adding a pushup to your pike will target those shoulders even more. The movement here is all in the arms, so keep the rest of your body stable. To perform, assume a pike position and bend at the elbows, allowing them to flare out to the sides. Direct the top of your head toward the ground.
15–Kneeling squat
Kneeling squats are great for time under tension or keeping your legs and glutes under continuous work, which adds to the burn.
Also, know that juggling is an excellent exercise!
Juggling will do the following >>- Get better focused concentration.
- Improves hand-eye coordination.
- Improves bi-manual dexterity.
- Goal-setting skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Delayed gratification.
- Juggling is a genuinely portable workout.
- It makes you smarter.
- It sharpens focus & concentration.
- Juggling is the ultimate in stress relief.
- It’s an exercise that doesn’t ‘feel’ like exercise.
- You can juggle where you are; no travel is required!
- Juggling maintains and increases the range of motion in the arms and shoulders.
- It is one of the best ways to improve coordination.
- Juggling is beneficial for all age groups and body types.
- It helps ward off cravings.
- Juggling makes exercising with family and friends easy and fun!
- Have you ever heard of running while juggling? It’s called joggling.
Starting a workout practice can be challenging, especially when you’ve had trouble maintaining motivation in the past or if you’re working out for the first time. While the benefits of regular exercise are countless, making the drive to get to the gym or go for a run isn’t always easy.
My friend, Niels, will show you how >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2_j6kMg1co
Always remember, you’re not alone! Many people need help finding motivation to work out. It’s optional to know what exercise you have done in the past. What’s important is that you’re here now and finding the motivation to hop off the couch and get moving. You’ve got this- and I’m here to help!
Regular exercise benefits your physical and mental health. It helps build muscle, increase stamina, breathe better, improve flexibility, and increase energy levels. It also improves mood and sleep quality, boosts the immune system, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. YOU MUST START TODAY!YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK — AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE?********************
WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas give us a quick and timely burst of wisdom to regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
“YOU”
How you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determines everything in your life, and it all derives from your quality of thinking. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve and get closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation often when we need it most.
I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>1–“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.”
– Jim Rohn
2–“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
3–“The body accomplishes what the mind believes.”
– Kit Summers
4–“Success usually comes to those too busy to look for it.”
– Henry David Thoreau
5–“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.”
– Thomas Jefferson
6–“Once you exercise regularly, the hardest thing is to stop it.”
– Erin Gray
7–“Your body can stand almost anything.
It’s your mind that you have to convince.”
– Anon
8–“Success isn’t always about greatness.
It’s about consistency.
Consistent hard work gains success.
Greatness will come.”
– Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
9–“Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them, with desire, a dream, a vision.”
– Muhammad Ali
10–“Strength is the product of struggle; you must do what others don’t to achieve what others won’t.”
– Henry Rollins
11-“You will never always be motivated.
You have to learn to be disciplined.”
– Anon
12–“Strength does not come from the physical capacity.
It comes from an indomitable will.”
– Gandhi
13–“Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body.”
– Arnold Schwarzenegger
14–“It’s not what you do once in a while; it’s what you do day in and day out that makes the difference.”
– Jenny Craig
15–“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.”
– Stephen King
16–“The road to nowhere is paved with excuses.”
– Mark Bell
17–“When you hit failure,
your workout has just begun.”
– Ronnie Coleman
18–“A bodybuilder is a sculptor who carries with him his material.”
– Serge Nubret
19–“Most champions are built by punch-the-clock workouts rather than extraordinary efforts.”
– Dan John
20–“Stimulate, don’t annihilate.”
– Lee Haney
21– “Just believe in yourself.
Even if you don’t.
Pretend that you do,
and at some point, you will.”
– Ronda Rousey
22–“I don’t diet and exercise.
I eat and train.”
― J.R. Rim
23–“You have to think about it before you can do it.
The mind is what makes it all possible.”
– Kai Greene
24–“The barbells and dumbbells you hold in your hands and how you use them have stories to tell.”
― Craig Cecil
25–“Some people want it to happen,
some wish it would happen,
others make it happen.”
– Michael JordanYOU IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!********************
MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly, don’t you think?
It seems like time is going by faster and faster.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day.
9/1–Bad news came today: Beth wants me to leave the house for one or two weeks. I will leave tomorrow for a visit to see my daughters in Pennsylvania. Today, I will start to gather my things together. A good thing is I will be back on the road again, which I like very much. But things have changed in my mind—I love Beth sincerely and will miss her much.
9/2–I woke up at 3 a.m., as usual. I got right on the computer. I am writing words on my blog for your eyes. I hope my ideas benefit you.
Before I left, I threw a bunch of stuff in my van. I will stop later and organize things.As I was leaving, about a mile up the road we live on, a deer crossed the road in front of me. What a magnificent beginning to my trip to Pennsylvania!
How wonderful! The first 20 miles were through Sumter National Park. You know how I like parks; it was such a delight to be on this road.
(Don’t tell anyone; I don’t drive with my seat belt on.)
First, I passed a field of cows!
Then I passed a field of goats!
Why don’t I ever pass a field of antelope?
Or a field of monkeys?
The van’s windshield wipers are old, so I stopped by Walmart and had Edward put the new ones on. This is much, much better; I’m happy.
I passed through Charlotte, North Carolina, where my friend Liisa lives. That’s a connection with her. She let me know that she came down with covid recently. I’m disappointed that we can’t get together. .
I was back on the road, taking 77 north out of Charlotte. The traffic on the freeway was massive, with so many cars and trucks. After a couple of hours, I finally got out of the enormous traffic, and now there’s just a little—it’s never a little, but it’s not as massive.
I have a video typing system on my phone, which I like very much. So I just pulled over at the rest stop, and I’m writing these words to you without using my fingers (or toes).
It’s so much easier than finding a bathroom. I keep a container with a lid for when I have to pee. I usually pull over to do this. Yeah, I also did it while driving. (Once again, keep quiet.) I often think of things to write while I drive, too, but as you know, that would not work while driving.
I just pulled over at the rest stop to set up my sleeping stuff. It is 2:15, and I’m just planning to sleep tonight. I would hate to arrive at a place while it’s getting dark and try to set things up.
My plan now is to take a coastal route on the return. I’ve done all these drives previously, and it’s nice to see things again.
I’ve been there before, so I drove up Skyline Drive in Virginia. This is a national park and a wonderful place to see. I’ve been there a few times but can’t get enough. It is over 200 miles from Skyline Drive, so I’ll stop somewhere and sleep.
As I said before, I just threw some stuff into the van before I left. I need to go somewhere to unload and then repack the van, so I’m still determining when I’ll do that. Anyway, here I go—I hope you stay with me.
There is a main drag here, with many cars and much noise. So, I went to the residential area and found a place. Hopefully, they wouldn’t want me to sleep overnight here, but no one will know. It’s dark, it’s quiet, and I hope to sleep well.
9/3–Today was a bad day. I started early because I was tired, so I went to a McDonald’s open at 5:00 a.m. to get on my laptop. My laptop did not work! Then I spilled my big cup of tea all over the floor. I’m miserable because of my lack of sleep and upset about things. I went to a local Geek Squad. My computer was slow, but it worked. He did some things to improve its speed, which was good.
I’m at a McDonald’s now, online. I am eating very little. I had one chicken sandwich today, which will be all for me. I went to Home Depot to have some wood cut. I have to build a new bed for the van. It turned out excellent. I have everything I need now. I will build the bed tomorrow.
Today, I went through Skyline Drive.
I have been there before, and each time is just as magnificent.
Watch this video to learn more >>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsXMOEcwMZw
Being a Tuesday, there were few people in the park.
The day turned out magnificent!
9/4–I am typing this out at a McDonald’s. I am just sitting there working on my computer. There are few people here, so I will not eat anything.
I just drove a lot today. Today, I went by the campground that April and Jasmine set up for me. There is not much around here, so I look forward to seeing what the camp is like. Check-in time at the camp is two this afternoon, so I’m spending time.
9/5–I often go to McDonald’s to get online. There, I can use free Wi-Fi and plug in for electricity. I also sometimes have a sandwich. Today, I have pretty much the place to myself. I will work on typing and watching some videos.
I was at McDonald’s for a few hours. I will then go to Home Depot to buy wood to build my new bedframe. I’ve been sleeping on my sleeping pad, which has been on the floor.
I’ve moved into the campground that Jasmine and April Du paid for me. It’s a nice park with many campsites. The first one I was in had too many trees, so I moved into a better one down the road. This is nice. I will be here for a week. I plan to work out and juggle—I will let you know.
Jake and April Du took me out to dinner tonight.
This morning, I only ate a sausage biscuit.
I’m not hungry, but I will see.Big news! Jake and April are buying a house! It sounds like a great house—four bedrooms, two stories, a yard. WHAT GREAT NEWS!
Jake’s father has been ill with cancer. What a hard thing to deal with, then death is on the way. Yet, we will all deal with death when it comes.
Afterward, I turned to my campsite. It is nice to stay here; I like the wilderness, as you know. It is tranquil. I see some big rigs in for the season.
9/6–I spent much of the day building my bed in the van, which was nice. When I returned to Home Depot, I had to get more oversized wood for what I needed—2x4s are called for.
Then, at about 4 p.m., it was pool time. I went and jumped right in. I remember the water temperature from yesterday being quite pleasant, so I did. I think the pool was so clean; no one was around, and no one had been in it for some time.
After I went to the men’s area and showered with soap, I felt pretty clean. April and Jake are coming by again this evening; how nice.
A little bug just landed on my hand; it tickled, but I didn’t slap him dead. I just blew him away with my mouth. If I can avoid it, I will not kill bugs or anything.
I found a nice beach chair in a trash can. It is pretty lovely. The left arm was off, so I put it back on and am typing on it now.
DO SOMETHING NEW–DAILY!
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
******************THE GARDEN THIS WEEK
A self-supportive life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it.This week, a little with the garden.
As you know, I am on the road.
Although, I used to grow edible plants in my van as I drove.
I look out my office window, where I do most of my typing and blog work. All I see is nature, the garden, growing things, and wildlife. What a lovely view every time I am on my computer.START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!******************
ALL OUR LIFE, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >> I’ve written about this before and just did it again today: Look for things on the ground when you are about to pass by a trash can. Pick up rubbish and put it in the trash. If everyone did that, the world would be a better place.
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NEXT BLOG >>A Better Life is What You Focus On. Make the most crucial thing essential, and life will go better. That will be the next topic–Focus. I do hope my words add to your life.AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
September 6, 2024BLOG 287—From Juggling to Salsa?
“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 287—From Juggling to Salsa?
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I hope to illuminate your Life with my Words.
The Wanderings of Kit (Do you wander or wonder?)
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY OR BETTER!*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop or desktop computer.
*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** I was hit by two different trucks, but I remain happy.
*** Going through a 37-day coma–Yikes!
*** What do you want to accomplish before you’re death?
*** If you read this through Facebook, see kitsummers.com/blog
*** I lived in my van for six years, visited all US national parks, and met Beth.
*** Beth and I married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** You will find secrets to unfold and good news!
*** What are you passionate about?
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You will have many in your life who assist and teach; I am helping to guide you. Coaches like me wish to lighten your path toward excellence. It is up to you to make your journey toward merit. I’m not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is new and different for me—I love it
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –
WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual death?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life–at any age.
Start today, and you can build the life you desire
YOU ALREADY KNOW
You already know much about what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can provide additional thoughts, along with yours, to help you.
MY EXPERIENCES
Much of what I write about is taken from my experiences.
I have gone through much.
I hope to spread ideas so that you can live a better life.
Remember, only you know what is best for you
EVEN IF YOU START LATE,
ARE UNCERTAIN OR DIFFERENT ––
YOU CAN STILL FIND SUCCESS!Don’t forget–you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind
HAVE FUN!
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive, and always reach for more advancement
VERY LITTLE IS NEEDED TO MAKE A GREAT LIFE!
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TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK — From Juggling to Salsa?
There I was in 1982, once a professional juggler, having recovered from a 37-day coma and not knowing what I would do in the future. My mind still knew how to juggle, and I thought I could return to my previous skill level, but my arms would not obey. I had to find the next thing I could succeed at.
Striving for excellence requires hard work and dedication. It’s about consistently doing your best and challenging yourself to exceed the norm. This process can be rewarding and challenging, and the accomplishment at the end of each day is a powerful motivator.
It’s so easy to do what is easiest — mediocrity.
Mediocrity might be more manageable.
Mediocrity might be safe.
Mediocrity might be easy.
Mediocrity might be comfortable.
But we both know that you go for EXCELLENCE!
You are not of the mediocre mindset.
First, when I competed in pole-vaulting in high school, eventually, I went over the bar at 18’6”, a school record. This passion I had developed next went toward the skill of juggling. In 1976, I got first place on the national TV show “The Gong Show” and was on my way toward excellence again.
From my juggling, I learned discipline, which is necessary for juggling and much in life. This discipline of continuous advancement transferred to other parts of my life. With my juggling, recovery after a 37-day coma, school assembly shows, salsa business, and traveling, I aimed for excellence in all parts of my life.
Aiming for distinction can and should be a part of everyone’s life, even if they have a brain injury and/or are recovering from something (as we all are.) I learned to drive myself toward excellence in all that I did. The thing is—YOU CAN TOO!
Hmm, driving. The 1983 International Juggling Convention was in Purchase, NY. That provided my challenge—driving from where I lived in San Diego across to the convention. Need I tell you, I achieved that challenge! I did attend the 1982 IJA Convention, which took place in Santa Barbara, CA. I was with my wheelchair at this convention. The next one was in NY, where I rode my unicycle. So, from four wheels to one in just a year.
What a predicament!
I knew what it would take to reestablish my juggling, but my mind did not control my arms well. I could still juggle, but not to the level I was at before in any way. I did hundreds of shows at schools across the US, Japan once, and when I was in Europe once.
Even though my arms did not work right for juggling, my comedy and magic filled in for good shows. I told the students what it took for me to become a world-class juggler and how they could find success at anything of their choice. And then of my accident and recovery and how they can achieve massive success even if they go through something drastic.
HELPING STUDENTS ADVANCE!
I could not juggle as I did, but I have always been a performer, which has continued in my school shows.
HERE ARE SOME COMMENTS I RECEIVED ABOUT MY SHOWS FOR STUDENTS >>
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“The children get an excellent message from Kit’s experiences. He points out and reassures that you can do anything you decide to do. Kit relates well with all ages. A compelling message.”
Sister Kathleen Groves, Principal, Nativity Elementary, Philadelphia, PA
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“Kit Summers’ program is a unique combination of motivation and juggling talent that is most appropriate for your students–a show that all kids should see.”
Principal, Eisenberg Elementary, New Castle, DE
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“Mr. Kit Summers provided our 1,250 students with a motivational program encouraging them to set goals and be their best! Our students were inspired by his personal life message and awed by his many juggling talents. Thanks, Kit!”
Principal, JTL Intermediate, East Stroudsburg, PA
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“Educational Entertainment Excellence” provides students with firsthand experiences to understand why one sets goals and the spirit needed to accomplish them.”
Principal, Dulaney High, Timonium, MD
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“Your life story you wove in between your juggling with us greatly impressed the children and staff. Your book has had many readers since it came to our school.”
Principal, Kemblesville Elementary, Kemblesville, PA
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With budget cutbacks, schools were limited spending, so school shows soon slowed down.
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BOOK WRITING TIME!
No, I could not juggle as I did, but I wrote my book, “Juggling with Finesse,” which was eight and a half by eleven inches; this is a big book. Juggling with Finesse sold over 25,000 copies worldwide and advanced juggling on Earth.
I went on to write 15 books, which helped humans in many ways.
You can write; after all, you are reading these words.
Start writing your book today with words that will help others.
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JUGGLING WORKSHOP TIME
Along with working with school students, I worked with improving jugglers worldwide.
I could not juggle as before, but my mind knew the skill intimately in an advanced way. I traveled the world presenting juggling workshops, in which I helped jugglers learn to advance and reach the next higher level in their juggling. Through my workshops, I was able to work with and help hundreds of jugglers.
With the workshop, I presented workshops all across the US, went to Europe three times in various countries, went to Japan three times, and presented workshops in Osaka and Tokyo. I have also worked with jugglers in five workshops in Australia and five in New Zealand.
HERE ARE SOME QUOTES FROM JUGGLERS ABOUT MY WORKSHOP >>
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“The workshop caters to all levels. Even though I’m a novice, I got as much out of it as the most experienced juggler.”
Robin Berry–Chandler, AZ
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“I learned a lot of things that would have been trial and error and some that I might not have learned at all. I’m eager to use all those practical performance tips–I know my show will improve greatly.”
Greg Tarlin–Bramalea, Ont. CANADA
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“Kit’s valuable insight extends far beyond juggling, performing, etc., to personal progress and life fulfillment. An excellent workshop led by an outstanding character.”
Richard Fox–Gwynedd, WALES
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“You could look at my juggling problems and pinpoint exactly how I could improve.”
Peggy King, Santa Barbara, CA
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“I learned a more disciplined approach to practice and performance, accompanied with useful information that I look forward to putting to work for me.”
Campbell Wood, Lexington, KY
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“The workshop was excellent! My major concern was that I would hold back other more proficient jugglers since I had not been juggling very long. There was no problem.”
John Ackerman–Waltham, MA
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Can you juggle?
If not, it is time to learn!
I have taught juggling to hundreds of people. I am confident that I have figured out an effective way of teaching the skill, and I am sharing it here.
Before we begin, I must warn you: Juggling is highly addictive and can take you to another mentality. I do not accept any responsibility for you becoming addicted and all its consequences–juggling in every grocery store, trying to juggle all things you can.
Use a heavier ball like a lacrosse ball or an orange for juggling. That way, you have more control and know when the ball is in your hand. Or, look on the internet and buy some juggling bean bag balls.
3-ball cascade in 3 steps
The cascade is a fundamental and most straightforward trick with three balls. I like to break it down into three steps.
Step 1–The first throw
Start with one ball in your dominant hand. Stand with your elbows bent 90 degrees and your palms facing up. Toss the ball to the other hand with an upward movement of the forearm (not the wrist, not the whole lower arm).
Both elbows should be kept next to your hips. The peak of the throw trajectory should be at eye level, and the angle of the throw should be so that the ball lands where your weaker hand is waiting. When catching, do not reach for the ball; simply wait for it to fall into your palm. If your throw is inaccurate, take a step to move your body rather than catch the ball in uncomfortable positions.
Step 2–The Exchange
After you learn to do the basic throw with one ball, add the second ball and understand the exchange. This is an essential juggling move named after the fact that the two balls change their positions.
Hold one ball in each hand. Throw the first ball from your dominant hand, like in Step 1. Once the ball is at the peak of its course, throw the second ball from your weaker hand “underneath” the first one. In other words, the trajectories are not identical—that would cause the balls to collide mid-air—but each trajectory is shifted to the catching-hand side. Catch the first ball with your weaker hand. Catch the second ball with your dominant hand.
That was the exchange. Switch the sides: making the first throw from your weaker hand and the second from your dominant hand. Nothing stops you from going for the cascade once you can exchange comfortably on both sides.
Now, start by holding two balls in your preferred hand and one in your other. Throw just one from the hand holding two to the other hand, and then do the exchange. Repeat this until it feels natural.
That was the exchange. Switch the sides: Make the first throw from your weaker hand and the second from your dominant hand. Nothing stops you from going for the cascade once you can exchange comfortably on both sides.
Step 3–The Cascade
Finally, the part that we were practicing for is here! Take three balls, two in your dominant hand and one in your weaker hand. Hold the two balls so that you hold one with your thumb, index, and middle finger and the other with your ring finger and pinkie.
Toss the first ball from your dominant hand, which holds two balls. Like in the exchange, throw the second ball from your weaker hand when the first ball is around eye level.
Catch the first ball in your weaker hand. When the second ball is around eye level, throw the third ball from your dominant hand. Notice that this is again like the exchange, only on the other side. Catch the second ball in your dominant hand. Back and forth–throw catch, throw catch.
Repeat the last four positions (over and over), and you are officially juggling the 3-ball cascade! Of course, you will need hundreds of tries before you juggle the cascade solidly. Don’t be discouraged by drops; even the best jugglers drop when practicing!
NOW YOU ARE JUGGLING!
Stay with it; juggling will advance your life!
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SALSA TIME
As I wrote, I could not juggle as before, so I developed a fresh salsa that people loved!
I ran summerssalsa for twenty years until I got a truck–again.
I developed and made fresh salsa for nearly twenty years, and people loved it! I ran my fresh salsa business and sold thousands at farmers’ markets, festivals, fairs, and events. I also sold salsa through 33 successful stores, including one Whole Foods Market.
Here are some comments about my salsa >>
“The first week after we started carrying your salsa, sales were unprecedented. We sold out quickly and need more. Our customers love your salsa–I’m glad you contacted us.”
Terry Brett, Owner, Kimberton Whole Foods, Downingtown, Pennsylvania
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“This is a first! I love salsa. So much mediocre salsa caused me to grow my tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, and jalapenos to make my own. But I have never eaten a whole pint in one sitting. But I did tonight! The entire pint, right out of the tub (then I even drank the leftover juice)! Next to your salsa, everything else seems like catsup. You have done a great job coming up with a recipe for complex & enjoyable taste and great health (no salt!). You have something unique here. Next pint will be shared with a friend and a good chardonnay.”
Rich Carpenter, Narberth, Pennsylvania
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“I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the sweet salsa you sold me Saturday night at Booth’s Corner Farmers Market. I passed by at first and thought the $5.00 a container cost was a little high, but after tasting a small sample, taking it home, and sharing it with a friend, it was worth every cent! Thanks again, and you have made a great product. What is so great about it is the fresh garden taste, unlike the salsa sold in the supermarket, regardless of brand or taste.”
Tom Griffiths, III, Springfield, Pennsylvania.
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“I just wanted to say that your salsa is sensational! I tasted a sample at the Booths Corner Farmers Market, and I was instantly hooked. I will not buy supermarket salsa ever again. Summers Salsa is so fresh and healthy. It should be marketed to be sold at ALL supermarkets.”
Patricia Ferrari, West Chester, PA
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“I am in love with your Salsa. I would marry it if it were legal in Pennsylvania (and if I were not already married.) Thank you, and keep adding to the list of retailers in Chester County!”
Meg Diskin, West Chester, PA
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HOW ABOUT THIS–Now you can make your own Summers salsa!
As I’ve posted before, here is the recipe for my delicious salsa >>
How to make Summers’ Salsa >>
Use one can of black beans.
One can of corn.
One can of peaches or three fresh peaches.
One bunch of cilantro (also known as coriander.)
One 20-centimeter (8 inches) square of Roma/plum tomatoes (about 15)
One large red onion
One lemon
Two limes
Four cloves of garlic, minced
Chili powder–one spoon
Organic Maple Syrup–four spoons
One or more jalapeno peppers (depending on the heat level you desire)
Use a food processor to chop the tomatoes into small bits, about 1 or 2 centimeters (quarter-inch squares). Peel the outside of the onion, cut it into quarters, and put these in the food processor; chop so they are about the same size as the tomatoes. Drain the can of peaches, put them into the food processor, chop them the same size as the tomatoes, and add them to the bowl. Drain the cans of corn and beans, and then add them to the bowl.
Hand chop the cilantro into small bits (about the same size as tomatoes) and add it. Squeeze the juice of the lemon and the two limes into the bowl and add some pulp if desired. Add the chili powder, garlic salt, and maple syrup. In the food processor, chop one or more Jalapeno peppers into tiny bits and then add them. Mix all of these ingredients well and enjoy your fresh salsa.
For a spicy salsa, leave out the maple syrup and peaches, add more jalapeno, and add habanero peppers for the desired heat.
==============The business did superbly, but I was hit by a truck again while riding my bike one day 2010.
YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK — AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE?********************
WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas give us a quick and timely burst of wisdom to regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
“YOU”
How you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determines everything in your life, and it all derives from your quality of thinking. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve and get closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation often when we need it most.
I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS ABOUT EXCELLENCE ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>“We must constantly chase perfection.
If we do, we can achieve excellence!”
– Kit Summers
“Excellence is not a skill;
it’s an attitude.”
– Ralph Marston
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.
Will Durant Be a yardstick of quality?
Some people need to get used to an environment where excellence is expected.
– Steve Jobs
“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential; these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”
– Confucius
“Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision.
That is characterized by the willingness to work hard,
a desire for excellence,
and a belief in our right and responsibility to be equal members of society.”
– Janet Jackson
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”
– Vince Lombardi
“If you don’t do it with excellence, don’t do it at all!
Because if it’s not excellent, it won’t be profitable or fun.”
– Robert Townsend
“Excellence is not an accomplishment.
It is a spirit, a never-ending process.”
– Lawrence M. Miller
“Strive for excellence, not perfection.”
– H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, therefore,
is not an act,
but a habit.”
– Aristotle
“We should not judge people by their peak of excellence but by how far they have traveled from the point where they started.”
– Henry Ward Beecher
“Excellence is to do a common thing uncommonly.”
– Booker T. Washington
“Strive not to be a success but rather to be of value.”
– Albert Einstein
“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things.
You develop the habit in little matters.
Excellence is not an exception; it is a prevailing attitude.”
– Colin Powell
“The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking about excellence. It’s a matter of programming our minds with the information that will set us free.”
– Charles R. Swindoll
“Mediocrity always attacks excellence.”
– Michael BeckwithYOU IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!********************
MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly, don’t you think?
It seems like time is going by faster and faster.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day.
8/24–Hmm, I can’t recall what I did on this day.
A more critical question: what did you do on this day?
8/25–The new computer I bought for Beth needed work, so I went to Best Buy in Augusta. Before, I stopped at Costco for a gas fill-up and got my free lunch there.The new bunny is so much fun — but loves to bite fingers.
Like always, there was much to do for the house, so I did when I returned, see the photo.
8/26–As usual, I’m waking early. Today, I built a shelving unit. I recently acquired the wood from Don, who lives down the road. You will see photos of the shelves. I obtained all the wood for free by asking people if they had any lying around that they were not using.
The birds are flying well.
8/27–It was hot today, but I built a second shelf system. These turned out nice. Now, I must fill any holes with spackle, sand, and paint. These will hold books, so they don’t have to look perfect.
8/28 through 8/30—Not much happened these days; I hope yours went well.
I will have to make next week more exciting.
We can all do that.
Are you bored in life?
You can make changes.
Do different things.
Do things differently.
See things from a new perspective!
Always make a life that excites you!
DO SOMETHING NEW–DAILY!
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
******************THE GARDEN THIS WEEK
The raspberry plants are doing quite well!A self-supportive life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it.
The Jerusalem Artichokes are blocking our path!
This week, now much with the garden.
I’m sending a few photos, though.
The garden used to be flourishing more. It’s time to restart something. I will pull up all the tomato plants and replant new ones.
You will have to let me know how you did.
I look out my office window, where I do most of my typing and blog work. All I see is nature, the garden, growing things, and wildlife. What a lovely view every time I am on my computer.
The Raspberry plants are growing great!
START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!******************
ALL OUR LIFE, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
Two challenges this week.- Make some of my delicious salsa.
- If you can’t already, learn to juggle!
Please let me know how each turns out.
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NEXT BLOG >> Summer is going well.
Are you physically fit and in shape?
In the next blog, you will learn how to do this.
Being in good shape means thinking better and doing well in life.AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
August 30, 2024BLOG 286—YOU ARE LOVED!
“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 286—YOU ARE LOVED!
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I hope to illuminate your Life with my Words.
The Wanderings of Kit (Do you wander or wonder?)
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY OR BETTER!*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop or desktop computer.
*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** I was hit by two different trucks, but I remain happy.
*** Going through a 37-day coma–Yikes!
*** What do you want to accomplish before you’re dead?
*** If you read this through Facebook, see kitsummers.com/blog
*** I lived in my van for six years, visited all US national parks, and met Beth.
*** Beth and I married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** You will find secrets to unfold and good news!
*** What are you passionate about?
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRoBE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!********************
WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You will have many in your life who assist and teach; I am helping to guide you. Coaches like me wish to lighten your path toward excellence. It is up to you to make your journey toward merit. I’m not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is new and different for me—I love it!
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –
WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual death?
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life–at any age.
Start today, and you can build the life you desire.
YOU ALREADY KNOW
You already know much about what I write, and I want to remind you of these ideas and show that my views can provide additional thoughts, along with yours, to help you.
MY EXPERIENCES
Much of what I write about is taken from my experiences.
I have gone through much.
I hope to spread ideas so that you can live a better life.
Remember, only you know what is best for you.
EVEN IF YOU START LATE,
ARE UNCERTAIN OR DIFFERENT ––
YOU CAN STILL FIND SUCCESS!
Don’t forget–you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
HAVE FUN!
Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive, and always reach for more advancement.VERY LITTLE IS NEEDED TO MAKE A GREAT LIFE!
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TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK — YOU ARE LOVED!
Yes, life is a solo venture. I have been alone for much of my life; I am alright with that. Solitude is a double-edged sword, though: Many of us, especially introverted ones, may require extra time to recharge and regulate ourselves. Just know that being alone is alright.
Yet, if we spend too much time alone, we can avoid slipping into detrimental patterns and losing sight of our ability to reach out to and connect with others. When we focus on just ourselves, we lose much of the world.
It’s hard to write this blog right now. Beth and I are having a hard time, and I hope things get better between us soon. A relationship can be one of the hardest things to go through. We will try our hardest to get things back, though.
It can be challenging to climb back out for those of us who have become too deeply entrenched in loneliness. Humans have an innate drive to connect with others–companionship. If we keep reminding ourselves that other people want to engage with us, we can rebuild the confidence to break free of our isolation.
TO FIND LOVE —- Be yourself.
Be genuine.
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself or a relationship. - Take things slowly: Don’t rush into anything, and avoid instant sexual attraction, which can fade.
- Communicate: Keep an open mind and communicate honestly with your partner. You can also learn their love language. If you find yourself engaged in being simply you, please allow me to help you climb back to life. Love is there for you, and you must, at times, look for it and be open to seeing it.
- Don’t seek romance; look for partnership.
- Be yourself, always.
- Don’t put too much pressure on yourself or the relationship.
- Take things slowly—don’t rush into anything.
- Keep an open mind and communicate honestly with your partner.
- Spend time together doing something you both enjoy doing.
- Give more to them than you get from them.
First, don’t follow the advice, “You’ll find love when you stop searching for it.” It’s misguided. Don’t get me wrong; I understand there is good intention behind it. You can focus on yourself and drop the desperation. That sounds like solid advice.
It’s not enough.
It needs the caveat that it is potentially plausible if you are friendly-looking and approachable, have a healthy social life, and are willing to embrace any opportunities that come your way.
Or the advice, ‘Just live a life you enjoy, and you’ll naturally attract someone sooner or later.’ I had been living in my van while traveling, and that is when I met Beth. Talk about perfect timing; it was great for both of us.
Don’t blindly follow such misleading advice; don’t expect a relationship to fall into place while doing what you love. You have to be proactive.
I resent the ‘lucky’ guys who seemed to quickly maneuver their way into relationships. I used to tell myself, ‘You’re better looking, funnier, etc. than them… why can’t girls notice that?’ It didn’t dawn on me until recently how naïve my mindset was.
The moral of this story is that while life has an element of randomness, you can create your luck. Luck, as we know, occurs when preparation meets opportunity.
It need not even be associated with lust — friendships can be based on love — though in the case of romantic sexual relationships, there needs to be an element of physical attraction, along with intelligent appeal.
Work out — Remember that a less naturally attractive person who’s put effort into physical fitness will often beat out a more naturally attractive person who hasn’t. Ensure you’re not portraying an image that doesn’t align with your identity.
Mentally — Recognize and address any mental conditions or issues or shortcomings as soon as possible – depression and anxiety being common – so whatever it takes to get a handle on it because this can hold you back from everything and doesn’t often improve on its terms, unfortunately, it can be the opposite.
Try to avoid developing neediness, obsessiveness, and dependency on others. This will translate into desperation, which could be more attractive. People should be a compliment to your life—another source of happiness.
Making somebody the primary or perhaps only source of happiness is like skipping along a knife’s edge. If you give them all the power to build you up, you give them the power to break you down. It will always hurt, but learn how to handle rejection gracefully—all forms of rejection.
Personally and Socially—Work on improving your social skills, a learned effort. Gain general knowledge so you can contribute more to a conversation. Watch some stand-up comedy and take some improv classes to help hone your wit and humor.
Stay around positive people, cultivate your passions and interests, and tell the world about them. Try to make fewer presumptions and have more experience. Learn to be unapologetically yourself and accept that not everybody will like you, just as you don’t want everybody you meet.
Occupationally, pursue something you are passionate about, or take your work responsibilities seriously. We are hardwired to feel fulfilled when working and contributing – even if those contributions seem insignificant to us and the wider society.
Financially, you don’t need vast wealth or possessions, but proving that you’re pretty stable and prudent with your finances is attractive and beneficial for your life.
This is all good, but you could spend a million years improving yourself and get nowhere closer to meeting somebody without the trigger.
SOME PLACES TO FIND PEOPLE >>
—Bars and clubs are not my favorite places, but occasionally, they can be great places for meeting people on a proper night in the right mood. I met someone once at a bar, and we got together later.
—Social events (parties, festivals, fairs, local community events, etc.): Hang out and meet people at places you like.
—Volunteering. You can volunteer and meet people in so many places. Try a few of your favorites.
—Your Workplace. This is risky, of course, and depends on the size and nature of the workplace and the maturity level of the people involved.
— Find a part-time job, perhaps in bars, etc.
—Smiling and chatting to people when you’re out and about.
—Travelling–something, as you know, I have done much of.
—Swallowing your pride and asking your friends if they know anyone they could set you up on a date with. Remember, at first, you are just looking for friendship.
—Clubs and interest groups.
—Take a class at night school and meet someone there.
—Dating apps (I’ve used Plenty of Fish — pof.com)
—Web forums and communities, and so on.
Always be open to meeting people. Even if you’re in the ‘practice’ stage and have no confidence in yourself, are trying to bulk up, get some anxiety under control, etc., you should still be open to meeting people.
Start now! You can’t wait to emerge from a 10-year cocoon of self-improvement before you spread your wings—if you do, you’ll be ten years behind, which will also weigh on your mind.
You can still improve yourself when approaching people, dating, or being in a relationship—in fact, you would be foolish not to, and having someone to hold you accountable can help.
After all, life is a continuous sequence of failure, reflection, and self-improvement—or at least, that’s how I like to look at it. Remember, love is expressed through consistency, NOT intensity.
THE IDEAS BELOW CAN HELP!
Say one or more of these daily for you and your partner.
You will get back to love and life.
Memorize many of these lines and use them with your partner as often as possible.- I love it when I catch you looking at me.
- Somehow, just hearing your name gives me butterflies.
- Since I met you, I have cried a little less, laughed a bit more complicated, and smiled all the more. Just because I have you, my life is a better place.
- Every day with you is a beautiful addition to my life’s journey.
- You are my happily ever after.
- You’re my paradise, and I’d happily get stranded on you forever.
- When I think it is impossible to love you any more than I already do, you prove me wrong.
- You are far more than my partner. You are my soulmate in every way.
- I continue to choose you every day, and that choice gets more manageable and more accessible.
- What on earth did I think about all the time before you?
- Your voice is my favorite sound.
- So far, every moment we’ve spent together has been incredible.
But I promise you that the best is yet to come. - If only you knew how much those little moments with you matter to me.
- You have no idea how much my heart races when I see you.
- If you were a movie, I’d watch you repeatedly.
- If loving you was a job, I’d be the most deserving, dedicated, and qualified candidate.
In fact, I’d even be willing to work for free! - In a sea of people, my eyes always search for you.
- I never want to let go when I wrap my arms around you.
- How lucky am I to have fallen in love with my best friend?
- Do you know how much I miss you every second of the day we’re not together?
- Your smile is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
- You do a million little things that bring joy to my life.
- If I could give you one thing in life, I’d let you see yourself through my eyes.
Only then would you realize how special you are to me? - I know fairy tales come true because I have you.
- There are only two times that I want to be with you: Now and Forever.
- My six-word love story: “I can’t imagine life without you.”
- You are my soulmate, my best friend—what would I do without you?
- You add a breath of fresh air and a ray of sunshine to our daily routine.
- I want to be the reason behind your beautiful smile today and every day.
- Stop making me think about you! I’m busy.
- Cuddling with you would be perfect right now.
- If nothing lasts forever, can I be your nothing?
- You make my heart melt!
- I couldn’t ignore you even if I wanted to.
- Every moment away from you feels like a lifetime.
- Thank you for always making me feel like the most beautiful person in the world.
- Next time I hug you, I won’t let go for a long time.
- The best part of my day is waking up next to you or sleeping with you.
Hurry home so I can compare the two again. - Everyone is motivated to get up in the morning and face the day. You are mine.
- Whenever my phone vibrates, I hope you’re the reason for it.
- You’re just like bacon. You make everything better.
- Forget the butterflies; I feel the whole zoo with you!
- I want you to come over, but you’re so hot my air condition bill would skyrocket the second you entered the door!
- You might be too busy today, but please add me to your to-do list.
- Love me—that’s all I ask of you.
- If you were in an accident, I wouldn’t stop for red lights.
- Love is a friendship set to music.
- Who, being loved, is poor?
- To me, you are perfect.
- It doesn’t make you weak to love someone.
BE THE LEADER THAT YOU ARE!
YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK — AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE?********************
WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas give us a quick and timely burst of wisdom to regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
“YOU”
How you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determines everything in your life, and it all derives from your quality of thinking. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve and get closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation often when we need it most.
I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
“Every human being alive has felt this pain, hopelessness, and loneliness at one time or another. We are all connected through this shared pain and struggle. We feel alone, and in this, we are connected.”
Leo Babauta
“I love you.”
Is that not enough?”
Kit summers
“The loneliness you feel is an opportunity to reconnect with others and yourself.”
Maxime Lagacé
“Ordinary men hate solitude. But the Master uses it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe.”
Laozi
“You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.”
Mary Oliver
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”
Aristotle
“If I know what love is, it is because of you.”
Herman Hesse
“If the moon calls you by your name one day, don’t be surprised because I tell her about you every night.”
Shahrazad al-Khalij
“I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
“Deep within us—no matter who we are—there lives a feeling of wanting to be lovable, the kind of person others like to be with. And the greatest thing we can do is to let people know that they are loved and capable of loving.”
Fred Rogers
“The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Loneliness is proof that your innate search for connection is intact.”
Martha Beck
“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.”
Michel de Montaigne
“We can all fight against loneliness by engaging in random acts of kindness.”
Gail Honeyman
“A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings.
Remember that next time you feel alone.”
Mandy Hale
Although I am a typical loner daily, my awareness of belonging to the invisible community of those who strive for truth, beauty, and justice has prevented me from feeling isolated.
Albert Einstein
“All great and precious things are lonely.”
John Steinbeck
“Romanticize the actions that you take for yourself. Acknowledge your desires and turn them into something better than your imagination. It’s all about making an effort for yourself.”
Renuka Gavrani
“There’s nothing abnormal about loneliness.”
Terry Howard
“The man who follows the crowd usually gets no further than the crowd. The man who walks alone will likely find himself in places no one has ever been.”
Francis Phillip Wernig
“I wish I could show you the astonishing light of your being when you are lonely or in darkness!”
HafizYOU IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!********************
MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly, don’t you think?
It seems like time is going by faster and faster.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day.
8/17–As usual, I woke up about 3 a.m. I worked some on the gardens. They could be looking better, but with some upkeep, they should come back.Beth and I are having a bit of a spat.
Relationships can be complicated.
A good relationship can be one of the most challenging things you may go through.
8/18–Sunday again. Did you go to church? Of course, I did not. I cleaned up all that paint I had spattered in the room I was painting. It cleaned up nicely, and I will paint the walls soon.
While working on the front lawn, I encountered many ants (but no uncles). These little guys bite, and the area where they bite swells up and gets puss under the skin. Many ants bit me, as my skin has developed many sores on the ankles and hands.
8/19–As Beth and I were driving along, there was a big lawn mower on the other side of the road coming toward us. A rock flew up and hit the windshield. I immediately told Beth to turn around and drive in front of the three mowers and pull over, which she did.Of course, this was their fault; they must take care of the windscreen. I got the driver’s name, and we charted precisely where it happened. Beth made some calls, and the windshield repair will be done.
The birds are a noisy group, they are a delight, though.
Most people would say, “Oh well,” and not pursue them. If something happens that is someone else’s fault, go after them.
8/20–This morning, I awoke early again—1 a.m.! I am unsure what it will take to get a good night’s sleep. I am currently reading “Sleep Well, Live Well.” I have not gotten to the part with recommendations on getting good sleep, so here I am. So, sleep still eludes me.
8/21–We currently have a new cat. This cat showed up at our neighbor’s house, and we took over. The cat is about four months old. It is such a friendly, lovely feline. We took it to get all the necessary shots, and it did not cry when it got the injection. You will see photos of the lovely Kitty (wait, I thought that was my name!) And in the first shot, there is lovely Beth behind.
8/22–I Slept in today until about 4am; that’s late for me. Beth slept in the same bedroom with the meow. She came out at about 4:30, complaining about the smell of poop in the spare room where the cat was. She went off to sleep the rest of the night in our bedroom.
I’m going to Augusta to visit Best Buy and Costco. Lunch at Costco is always good. You can try the samples and then return to do it again—that’s lunch. Beth’s computer was running very slowly, so it was time for a new one. Best Buy has Lenovo Computers for a great price, and that is the kind I use, so I bought one.
I will have to return to pick it up after all the information is transferred to this new computer from the old one. She will be pretty happy with how the new one works for her.
My van continues to run magnificently.
I’m hoping to get over 300,000 miles!
That will be excellent.
8/23–Now, there is much going on today.
I worked around the house and garden and did not go anywhere.
So it was a comfortable day.
DO SOMETHING NEW–DAILY!
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
******************THE GARDEN THIS WEEK
A self-supportive life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it.This week, now much with the garden.
I’m sending a few photos, though.
The raspberries are doing excellent!I look out my office window, where I do most of my typing and blog work. All I see is nature, the garden, growing things, and wildlife. What a lovely view every time I am on my computer.
START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!******************
ALL OUR LIFE, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
After my accident and 37-day coma, I could not walk. In learning to walk again, I had to consider all aspects of my walking ability. At first, I walked swinging my arm with the stepping foot. I saw that excellent posture was necessary, and if I stood upright like a string pulled up from the back of my head, I would walk better.This week, your challenge is to walk as perfectly as you can.
Think of having a string on the back of your head pulling up.
Maintain good posture throughout the week.
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NEXT BLOG >> A Juggler Who Makes Salsa?AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
August 23, 2024- Be yourself.
