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.
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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13
Jun

Yellow Lights

I remember driving to a meeting through Austin traffic, winding along a stretch of road that's filled with
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30
May

Crumbling

This morning arose with a busy day ahead of me: back to back dental appointments for myself and my son,
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24
May

Family Reunion

The sunflowers wave as I step outside to cut parsley for the small red potatoes I've steamed for
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13
May

The Path

A few years ago I began creating a "Book of Love," a psalter of the heart. I was
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02
May

Last Supper

Yesterday, in my monthly Soul Writer's Circle, we were asked to write a poem about embodiment. One prompt
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29
Apr

Instructions for Depression

Images of elephants - trunk tied to trunk - have touched me ever since my mentor used this image to
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