Tag Archives: mindful

(#434) Wisdom

Posted on September 16, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

The opportunities to appreciate wisdom exist all around us. Are we mindful? Are we paying attention. Several years ago, on this blog, I wrote the following: Wisdom does NOT necessarily come with knowledge. I know a lot of “educated” people … Continue reading →

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(#413) Don’t Figure It Out

Posted on April 22, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

Leave room…develop the concept…be free…listen. My current improv instructor reminded the class last week to “get out our heads” and embrace the present. No script. Enhance your partner’s offer. Sense what exists in front of yourself in any given scene. … Continue reading →

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(#395) Acknowledge. Anticipate. Appreciate.

Posted on December 17, 2017 by stevepiscitelli

Acknowledge the past. Anticipate the future. And do not forget to appreciate the present.  As I enjoyed a Bahamian sunrise last week—disconnected from all but the waves and wind rushing by the ship’s balcony—three words came to mind. Acknowledge. Anticipate. … Continue reading →

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(#306) The Power of Empathy For Self

Posted on April 3, 2016 by stevepiscitelli

The first person we have to lead and be true to remains ourselves. On an episode of Super Soul Sunday, Daniel Goleman (Emotional Intelligence) and Oprah Winfrey had a far-ranging conversation about Goleman’s signature subject of emotional intelligence.  Consider Emotional … Continue reading →

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