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(#287) It Could Be Worse. Comparatory Suffering?

Posted on November 22, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

For me, comparatory suffering creates its own issues. My suffering is mine. Yours is yours. Does it really help to compare it to someone or something else— while denying the feelings in front of you? You’ve heard them. Probably have … Continue reading →

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(Issue #516) Perspective  

Posted on April 12, 2020 by stevepiscitelli

“We have the ability to either give into our misery and pain and die. Or absorb the physical pain and keep our mentality, our soul….” —Aaron Elser Comparatory suffering comes fraught with problems. It can be a cliched way to … Continue reading →

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(#309) Thanks. You’re NOT Helping!

Posted on April 24, 2016 by stevepiscitelli

I totally understand that many people just don’t know what to do when someone in front of them says, “I have cancer.” Last week I shared the well-intentioned and well-executed words and actions that so many people offered on behalf … Continue reading →

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(#292) A Blogger’s Retrospective: 2015 in Review

Posted on December 27, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

May your 2016 goals lead to your actions and your actions lead to your dreams. While sitting in an Austin hotel room at the end of May 2010, I wrote my first post for this blog. I had 3 goals: … Continue reading →

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(Issue #632) I Wanna Be A Kid Again

Posted on November 20, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

But if he changes the then, his now, including all the good parts could be eliminated.What would you do? ~~~~~ The song came to me like so many others. A line kept repeating itself in my ear. I wanna be … Continue reading →

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(Issue #621) The Most Boring People in the World?

Posted on April 17, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

Has hoping for an authentic question that leads to an authentic conversation that leads to understanding that leads to caring and connection become “old school“? ~~~~~ Ever wonder if it’s you or them? Or both? For instance, you’re at a … Continue reading →

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(Issue #584) Wisdom of the Ages

Posted on August 1, 2021 by stevepiscitelli

Do you think a twenty-something and a seventy-something,for instance, share life lessons, questions and advice? Last year, I did some reading about the oldest of old. What they lived, thought, and hoped for moving forward.  It made me wonder about … Continue reading →

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(Issue #528) Writer’s Block? Probably Not.

Posted on July 5, 2020 by stevepiscitelli

There have been days when I felt like I could not even write out a grocery shopping list. Inspired this week by Anne Lamott. One a quote. And one a book chapter. First the chapter from her work Bird by … Continue reading →

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(Issue #504) The Fragile Beauty and Randomness of Life

Posted on January 19, 2020 by stevepiscitelli

A terminal illness is a lens through which that which matters most can shift into perfect clarity. Anger and sorrow do not dictate my life. -Marina Pomare Kaplan- This past week our community lost an intelligent, bright, and giving soul. … Continue reading →

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(#303) Give Your All Stars the Spotlight

Posted on March 13, 2016 by stevepiscitelli

Find a way to let your colleagues share what they are proud of and how they do it. At times, the execution of appropriate recognition can move from the sublime to the ridiculous.  I remember years ago sitting in a … Continue reading →

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