Marking the Change of Seasons
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In 2025, I began most days with a poem from this book. My commitment to reading this anthology stemmed from the pattern the kids used to have when we homeschooled them – usually having at least one poetry book as part of their curriculum throughout the year. I returned to the habit for myself because…
Turning Around
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Last weekend we did something I never imagined we would do. We drove to a conference in New Orleans, and when we checked in with the event organizers and saw the agenda, we decided not to stay. So we drove home two days early. Not without enjoying a lovely quiche and coffee shop (The Fourth…
When I Love Sports
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I tell others that I don’t love sporting events. I don’t have a favorite team. I don’t have a sport that I know all the names and statistics for. And there are times that I love sporting events. I love them in the same way that I love a good concert or play. I love…
What can I do?
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Last month, I set a goal for myself to spend no money. Well, I could spend money on bills, the mortgage, and food – but decided to take a fast from the retail therapy kind of shopping that I find enjoyment from at my computer, often after dinner, when I’m feeling a little sleepy. At…
Moving Forward (with Coaching)
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This morning I made a decision about the next three (and a half) years. It has come time for me to renew my ACC (Associate Certified Coach) designation with ICF (the International Coach Federation). In my coaching profession, I am required to be continually learning and serving. I will report the hours (not names) that…
Gotta Gotta Gotta
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Have you ever been so dialed into a task or a project where any interruption provoked irritation or anger? Have you ever been on a hike where you knew that the summit was going to be so amazing that you just rushed passed everything along the way? Have you ever been on a walk when…
Holiday Thoughts from EJPitman
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When do you stop? When do you ‘give up’? When do you get to ‘that will just have to do’? I’m an extraordinary planner – I really am. Except for the fact that I still over-estimate my capacity. I approach special events with such levels of optimism, that I forget to include certain things into…
Threshold
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Here we are in final month of 2025. December is such an in-between month for me. A threshold of ends and beginnings, a threshold of heavenly thoughts and earthly passions, a threshold of being together and feeling alone. The concept of thresholds has held my imagination for years. Twenty-five years ago I read The Art…
Less, Not More
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I think most people assume more when they hear the word goals. More productive.More connection.More wealth.More health. And I think that’s partly why I label myself a goal skeptic. I’m not going to complain if more comes into my life. But striving for those things — more hustle (the other word I associate with goals)…
