March 21st, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes—ah, that is where the art resides. — Artur Schnabel During our life-changing 500+ mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage last year, we discovered something unexpected among the endless footsteps, physical challenges, and breathtaking landscapes. Between the rhythmic crunch of gravel beneath […]
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March 18th, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
The enemies of our happiness are not outside ourselves but within the landscape of our own minds. — Sharon Salzberg In the quest for a fulfilled life, we often search outwardly for solutions, yet Buddhist psychologists Robert Thurman and Sharon Salzberg direct our attention inward. They identify four fundamental enemies that create barriers to our […]
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March 14th, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth. — Virginia Satir, family therapist In a world increasingly dominated by digital connections, the simple act of hugging remains one of the most powerful forms of human contact. These heartfelt embraces […]
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March 12th, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. –Sun Tzu We live in an era of unprecedented division. From kitchen tables to congressional halls, conversations have become battlegrounds where people fight not to understand but to win. Abortion, vaccines, immigration, gender—these topics have transformed from nuanced discussions into ideological trenches where we guard our […]
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March 6th, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life. –Amy Poehler In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, losing sight of the importance of cultivating meaningful relationships. We may find […]
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February 28th, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
A promise made is a debt unpaid. –Robert W. Service We live in a world of casual promises, each one carrying the invisible weight of human connection. “I’ll definitely help you move” isn’t just about transportation and boxes – it’s about being there for someone during a transition. “Of course, I’ll make it to your […]
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February 18th, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters most with our probing, unrehearsed questions coupled with the same from our Studio audience, which brings us to our recent chat with Ipek Williamson. […]
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February 18th, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
“From birth to death, human beings are hard-wired to connect to other human beings. Face-to-face contact matters: tight bonds of friendship and love heal us, help children learn, extend our lives, and make us happy. And not just any social networks will do: we need the real, face-to-face, in-the-flesh encounters that tie human families, groups […]
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February 11th, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
Albert Einstein, the titan of physics, wasn’t just a genius of the cosmos; he was a philosopher of the human experience. While renowned for theories like relativity, his wisdom extends far beyond the scientific realm. Embedded within his life and work are seven guiding principles that can illuminate our own paths toward a more fulfilling […]
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February 5th, 2025 Dennis Pitocco
Hope is a powerful belief that carried me forward through life’s challenges, giving me the strength to surrender to the light instead of succumbing to the darkness. Without hope, we risk being consumed by despair. –Aimmee Kodachian As CEO/ReImaginator for 360° Nation and Chief Encouragement Officer of our affiliated pro bono social impact enterprise; GoodWorks 360° Foundation, I was […]
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