Monthly Archives: August 2018

(#431) Pay Attention to the 360° View

Posted on August 26, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

If we gaze in one direction, toward the subject and the toward the subject only, we miss the full spectrum. On every sunrise beach walk, Roxie and I see people capturing the splendor of the dawn. Generally, with their phones … Continue reading →

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(#430) Reality? Question the Buddha

Posted on August 19, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

Everyone talking or interrupting and not much listening. People speaking what they want to hear. Ignoring all else. Continuing my theme from last week’s post… We find inspiration in surprising places if we choose to stop, listen, and reflect.  This … Continue reading →

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(#429) Everything Is Up for Revision

Posted on August 12, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

Considered evaluation can alter, broaden, and strengthen our belief system. My wife and I recently heard several teens deliver a Sunday message at their church. Their individual messages struck common chords about compassion, acceptance, and communal growth. One of the … Continue reading →

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(#428) What Does Success Look Like To You?

Posted on August 5, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

Is success a noun? A verb? An adjective? Does it have to be connected to the common good? Last week, in a local shop at the beach, I spied the photo below. Th caption caught my attention: “Success is knowing … Continue reading →

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