Author Archives: stevepiscitelli

About stevepiscitelli

Community Advocate-Author-Pet Therapy Team Member

(Issue #639) To-Don’ts, What Ifs, and the Anxiety Loop

Posted on June 4, 2023 by stevepiscitelli

Is this how I want to live the remaining years of my life? ~~~~~ We all have experienced the challenges associated with having too many things on our to-do lists. We add and add and add and… There are times … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Appropriate Behavior | Tagged | 2 Comments

(Issue #638) The Sword or the Flower

Posted on April 7, 2023 by stevepiscitelli

What may appear to be an arrow or a sword we can actually experience as a flower…It depends on our relationship with ourselves.” ~Pema Chodron ~~~~~ All of us have experienced those moments when something or someone has shattered us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life lessons | 4 Comments

(Issue #637) Tying Your Shoes and Wisdom

Posted on February 5, 2023 by stevepiscitelli

We can all benefit when we acknowledge and embrace that the light of wisdom shines from generation to generation. ~~~~ What does wisdom mean? The answer to that question differs from person to person, group to group, and day to … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, awareness, collaboration, Community, Life lessons, wisdom | Leave a comment

(Issue #635) The Ugliest House in America?

Posted on January 29, 2023 by stevepiscitelli

We stumble from room to room looking for bright spots. Making do. Or perhaps we recognize we need to change. ~~~~ This piece came to me from two disparate sources. One from a Henry David Thoreau quote. The other by … Continue reading →

Posted in Life lessons | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

(Issue #634) Snow White and Her 8th Protege?

Posted on January 8, 2023 by stevepiscitelli

May you find peace in the new year and a distraction-free zone to catch your breath. ~~~~ (If Snow White brought on an 8th protégé, what would his or her name be? Read on for one possibility.) Hi. I’m Distracted. … Continue reading →

Posted in focus, resilience | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

(Issue #633) In Your Hands

Posted on January 6, 2023 by stevepiscitelli

The following came to me during my morning meditation: In Your Hands In your hands, you hold the focus In your hands, you hold the promise In your hands, you hold the possibilities In your hands, you hold the discipline … Continue reading →

Posted in Life lessons | Leave a comment

(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 →

Posted in childhood, Personal growth | Tagged , | Leave a comment

(Issue #631) Impatience: Virtuous or Narcissistic?

Posted on October 9, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

“I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my way in the end.”~attributed to Margaret Thatcher~ Impatience. Does it—impatience—reflect our times? An internet search immediately brings up thousands of choices on our screen. We can get overnight delivery,  listen now to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life lessons | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

(Issue #630) Everyone Has An Agenda.

Posted on August 28, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

We can get caught up in soundbites and loaded words and forget to dig deeper. ~~~~ Ever notice when someone advocates for something she likes, it’s usually framed as value-driven, common sense, rational, or obvious? When that same person, however, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life lessons | Leave a comment

(Issue #629) Flibbertigibbet Is My Name. Jabberwocky Is My Game.

Posted on July 31, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

May each of us help turn collective monologues into authentic dialoguesin which all in the room have a chance to be heard, understood, and questioned. ~~~~ “Hey, Sam. How are you doing?” “I’ve been better, Jim. Just found out I … Continue reading →

Posted in collective monolgues, Community, conversation | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments