Tag Archives: awareness

(#357) Perspective

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Steve Piscitelli

Our attention will determine our interpretation. What thoughts and feelings come to mind when you see the photo below?   Now, same question as you expand the view and context of the photo? Hmm. Marriages performed juxtaposed with a bedpan–with … Continue reading →

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(#343) Reflect, Remove, And Replace: Focus On The Space

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

All of us have experienced times when one or more of the slices, sectors, segments, or spaces of our lives no longer seem to serve us. All of us are multi-dimensional beings.  One wellbeing model divides our lives into six dimensions. When … Continue reading →

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(#342) Let’s Review

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

This week spend some time looking in your rear view mirror.  In a few weeks, the calendar turns to 2017.  For some, it will be “good riddance” to 2016. Others will have fond memories and gratitude of the past twelve months.  … Continue reading →

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(#329) Textured, Colored And A Bit Off-Center

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

By going a little off-center, we start to see things that can enhance our view. We open ourselves up to larger possibilities and opportunities. Over the past few months, I’ve been dabbling with photography. Having fun, getting creative, learning, and … Continue reading →

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(#328) Waiting For A Life Guard?

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

What have you been fearful of leaping into—but would really like to experience? What are you curious about doing or exploring? As I type this week’s blog post, Hurricane Hermine is about to make a Florida landfall.  Beaches and residents … Continue reading →

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(#300) Is Grit A Crutch? An Excuse? A Strategy? A Game Changer?

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

To disregard fortitude ignores the importance of personal effort. No, it does not always “pay off” like we might want it to. Grit, though, is a contributing factor on our journey. Type in the words grit or fortitude into Google … Continue reading →

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(#290) Life Fitness and Mental Discipline

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

How do you walk around in something you were born with and not know anything about it or not be aware of what affects it? Charles Bailey With December invariably come thoughts of New Year’s Resolutions—and just as inevitably, the … Continue reading →

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(#283) Inspiration and the Potential to Make a Difference

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

While the interactions may “just happen,” turning them into meaningful moments takes mindfulness. This past week I had the opportunity to sit down with reporter Matt Soergel of The Florida Times Union to record an episode for the Growth and Resilience … Continue reading →

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(#282) The Story of the Lavender Farmer

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

“It has been a saga, but I am determined to be successful, and continue to learn from each chapter,” she said.  “Thank heaven they come one at a time.” In addition to my time on stage or facilitating smaller workshops, … Continue reading →

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(#276) Mistakes, Disappointments, Curiosity and Growth

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

When we choose not to dare because we might “risk feeling disappointed” we end up “choosing to live disappointed.” Nearly thirty years ago I made a huge professional mistake.  At that time I decided to make a career move from … Continue reading →

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