Category Archives: Life lessons

(Issue #611) Who You Hang With Makes A Difference

Posted on February 6, 2022 by stevepiscitelli

Whether we call this a pod, social circle, monthly book club, or exercise group, this tribe knows and demonstrates the importance of developing authentic connections. ~~~~~ Dan Buettner’s Blue Zones focus on the Power 9® model evolved from research into … Continue reading →

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(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 #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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(Issue #604) Identifying What You Love

Posted on December 19, 2021 by stevepiscitelli

Enhance your community bright spots because you ARE one of those bright spots! ~~~~~ In the spring of this year I wrote a post about Ikigai. The model consists of four points of intersection that lead (hopefully) to life’s purpose: … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Skate Parks

Posted on September 16, 2021 by stevepiscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the mission of this page here. Atlantic Beach (FL) and Jacksonville Beach (FL) each offer a space for the skate enthusiasts. First, Atlantic Beach and its Oceanside Rotary Skate Park located in Jack Russell … Continue reading →

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(Issue #590) 115 Years Ago

Posted on September 12, 2021 by stevepiscitelli

Little did they know in 1924 that, in about the time it took them to finish high school,they would enter sixteen years of sacrifice. Among the memorabilia at thee Fernandina Beach Schoolhouse Inn is a photo of the a 1924 … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Public Beach Accesses

Posted on September 7, 2021 by stevepiscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the mission of this page here. I have posted a few of my (recent) favorite photos of beach sunrises. Always a peaceful and reflective time of the day to get in touch with one’s … Continue reading →

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Issue #589) Fill the Gap

Posted on September 5, 2021 by stevepiscitelli

When we reach out to fill a gap in our community (large or small) what we do issee a need, acknowledge that need, and act to address that need. Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I saw a re-post of the … Continue reading →

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