Karly Randolph Pitman

Karly Randolph Pitman

Austin, Texas
I'm a writer, seeker, mother, poet, craftswoman, teacher of all ages, and facilitator. I call the journey of becoming 'growing humankindness' and am awed by the sacredness of healing.
25
Aug

When the rains came

Here in Texas, like so many parts of the world, it has been hot and dry. Each day it'
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11
Aug

Frog Body

We recently drove across town on a quiet Saturday afternoon to visit friends and meet their newborn daughter. During our
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31
Jul

Tutoring

When my son was nine, his best friend moved three hours away. Over the next seven years, before the boys
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28
Jul

What the rain taught me

A Sufi teacher once told me that the rain is a symbol of mercy, because nothing grows without rain. Here
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23
Jul

Benediction

Today is my Aunt Janet's birthday. And it's my friend Peter's birthday. And my
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21
Jul

Still

Earlier this week I went to write a poem about an epiphany I had at my friend Jen's
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01
Jul

Harvesting

During the pandemic we tore up most of our small urban backyard to build raised garden beds. Three years later,
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27
Jun

Ordinary Time

Once a month, on Monday mornings, I join a group of soul divers for a Soul Writer's Circle.
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24
Jun

Numinous

We talk freely about loving people, loving a favorite song or a favorite film - even loving a place. Can
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21
Jun

Prayer Beads

My dear friend Jen and I met in the bathroom of the Albertson's grocery store in the small
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