Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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About Steve Piscitelli

Community Advocate and Author

Community Bright Spots! Deck the Chairs

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the mission of this page here This beaches holiday tradition (since 2013) has become home to many bright spots. You can find more information here. Enjoy your week. And remember to stop and appreciate your Community … Continue reading →

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(Issue #603) Counting Things That Matter

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Rather than counting why you’re right and I’m wrong, or I’m up and your down,or they’re out of bounds and we’re right on target,can we count on the times/things/topics on which we agree? ~~~~~ Information overload. We all experience it … Continue reading →

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(Issue #602) What is Your Story?

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Establish who you are as a person; boundaries and all.  ~~~~~ Speakers often rely on stories to drive a point home; to resonate and connect with the audience in front of them. Watch a presidential state of the union address … Continue reading →

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(Issue #601) The Hypothesis of Generosity

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

So, I pulled myself off the too-often-climbed-on ledge of self-righteous upsetand took a deep breath and waited.  ~~~~~ “Where are they?” Like most craftsmen and service people, when I made the appointment I was given a two-hour block as to … Continue reading →

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(Issue #600!) A Thankfulness Alphabet

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

May you give yourself time to reflect on your list of thanks and appreciation. ~~~~~ When feeling down, doubtful, or disappointed, I find it helpful to remind myself of the good people, experiences, and things that surround me each day. … Continue reading →

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(Issue #599) A Reminder About Our Non-Negotiables

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Do not allow your non-negotiables to become negotiable. ~~~~~ I’ve written and spoken about the importance of recognizing and prioritizing the non-negotiables in our lives. Things like health, family, social connections, purpose, spirituality, boundaries, and limits. At times, though, we … Continue reading →

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(Issue #598) Spirituality and the Ocean

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

The ocean does not judge. It is.And the is provides a sense of now and the future. ~~~~~ Most mornings find Roxie and me on the beach watching the sunrise. Roxie scratches the sand and nestles in while I take … Continue reading →

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(Issue #597) Whackin’ Your Thinkin’

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

We let go of cherished ideas and begin to seek new waysof thinking, listening, collaborating, and doing. ~~~~~ Ever feel hemmed in by your own thinking? Or better still, do you even recognize that your habitual patterns may have short-circuited … Continue reading →

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(Issue #596) Caregiver or Care Taker?

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Caregivers have clear boundaries and limits.Care takers do not—and the results can be heartbreaking. ~~~~~ In his book, The Anger Solution: The Proven Method for Achieving Calm, and Developing Healthy, Long-Lasting Relationships, John Lee distinguishes between boundaries and limits. Two … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Beaches Watch

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

For more on the mission of this page click here. ~~~~~ Past issues of “Community Bright Spots!” have focused on architecture, parks, nature, art, and recreation. Each post encouraged (hopefully) readers to pause and reflect on the beauty and positivity … Continue reading →

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