Monthly Archives: January 2022

(Issue #610) Taking Ownership of Your Self-Care

Posted on January 30, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

“Taking care of yourself” does not have to equate witha “lack of character, responsibility, and commitment.” ~~~~~ A quote I posted this week on my Facebook page (with one of my morning sunrise beach photos) conjured up two memories: one from the … Continue reading →

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(Issue #609) Never Stop Looking for What’s Not There

Posted on January 23, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

As you look down the road, what don’t you see?What confounds you?What is absent that, once present, will make your community a more compassionate space. ~~~~~ His words made me sit up in my chair and write a post-it note … Continue reading →

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(Issue #608) Interconnections  

Posted on January 16, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

Not sure where the words came from but there they sat in my consciousness. ~~~~~ In the Spring of 2015, Laurie and I made reservations to celebrate our 40th anniversary (February 2016) in Jamaica. A few months later she was … Continue reading →

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(Issue #607) Who Are Your  Coffee-Cup People?  

Posted on January 9, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

We have to be mindful and reach out to those whose values and virtues help build a nurturing, dependable, responsible, friendly, brotherly (sisterly), courageous, hopeful community with high expectations. ~~~~~ In the fall of 2002, I traveled to San Antonio, … Continue reading →

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(Issue #606) Renew or Release?

Posted on January 2, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

If you are able to forgive, does that mean you have renewed your connection with that person? ~~~~~ A plethora of accolades, news stories, and television spots paid homage to the life and accomplishments of Archbishop Desmond Tutu (died December … Continue reading →

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