Category Archives: Life lessons

(Issue #606) Renew or Release?

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Steve Piscitelli

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 Steve Piscitelli

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 Steve Piscitelli

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 Steve Piscitelli

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 Steve Piscitelli

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 Steve Piscitelli

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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Issue #588) A Different Kind of Principal’s Office

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Got me thinking of the good-natured fun you could havenaming drinks in your workspace or community group. Maybe even for a family get-together. Last week, we visited the Schoolhouse Inn in Fernandina Beach, FL. Built in 1886, it housed the … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Sunrise on the Beach

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the mission of this page here. Roxie (my canine companion) make our way to the sand just about every morning to take part in one of the brightest bright spots of our community: The … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Beaches Town Center

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the mission of this page here. Travel east on Atlantic Blvd and you will find Beaches Town Center where the ocean meets the road. Shops, restaurants, boutiques, and more wait for you to enjoy. … Continue reading →

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(Issue #586) Good, Not-So Good, and Why (x5)

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Go beyond listing a goal statement.Before acting, make sure you understand the why of your what. I have written separate posts on this blog about bright spots, not-so-bright spots, weak signals, and the five whys. Today, let’s look at how … Continue reading →

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