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In part 2 of a 4 part series on the different kinds of rest we need, Scott focuses on the "Heart" quadrant of the Living Compass model for Well-Being and how important it is to create rest for our emtional well-being.
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In part 1 of a 4 part series on the different kinds of rest we need, Scott focuses on the "Soul" quadrant of the Living Compass model for Well-Being and how important it is to create rest for our souls.
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On Scott's recent walk on the Camino Inglés, one of the many ancient Camino paths to Santiago de Compostella in northwest Spain, he talked with people who describe themselves as "spiritual, but not religious." In this episode, he shares how we are all spiritual beings and the importance of watering our spiritual roots on a regular basis.
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Life is Not a Competition. Too often, we get caught up in comparing ourselves to others and measuring our worth based on how we stack up. In this episode, Scott talks about how his recent walk on the Camino de Santiago reminded him that life is best lived cooperatively, not competitively.
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"To go fast, go alone. To go far, go together" is a proverb whose truth Scott was reminded of on his recent walk on the Camino de Santiago. In this episode, he shares what he learned about the importance of community--no matter what journey we are walking in life.
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When packing to walk the Camino de Santiago, it is essential to keep one's pack as light as possible, leaving behind all things that are not necessary. In this episode, Scott reflects on how this is a great metaphor for the rest of our lives as well.
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Continuing his reflections from his recent walk of the Camino de Santiago, Scott reflects on the importance of marking the path for others.
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Scott talks about his recent experience of walking the Camino in Spain, reflecting on the wisdom of following ancient spiritual paths--not just in the actual walk of the Camino, but in our lives, too.
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In the 14th Chapter of the Gospel of John, Jesus says that God will give us..."another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you."
In this episode, Scott explores what it means to think of God as an Advocate for our well-being and then how in turn we are called to be advocates for the well-being of others.
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Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe said, "Less is more," as he taught his students about minimalism. In this episode, Scott talks about how "less is more" is good wisdom for our emotional, spiritual, and relational wellness.
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In this episode, Scott talks about moving to a new town and joining a new church and all the opportunities this provides for him to practice letting go. In order to make room for new life, we have first to be willing to let go of the old.
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Listening is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and others. In this episode, Scott talks about the connection between listening to the Holy as a contemplative practice and intentionally listening to one another in a way that we encounter the Holy in our conversations with each other.
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Reconciliation is something we can practice not just when there are major conflicts or divisions, but in lots of little ways when we feel that we are out of sync with someone we care about.
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Another way we can practice resurrection is by practicing forgiveness. In this episode, Scott distinguishes between forgiveness and reconciliation.
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To give someone our undivided attention is one of the greatest gifts we can give. In this episode, Scott Stoner talks about practicing presence--with ourselves, with others, and with God.
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In this post-Easter show focussing on concrete ways we can practice resurrection, Scott Stoner talks about one way we can raise the spirits of others is by expressing honest and heartfelt gratitude. It is also one way we can raise our own spiritual well-being.
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In this post-Easter show focussing on concrete ways we can practice resurrection, Scott Stoner talks about “believing is seeing,” rather than “seeing is believing.”
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In this post-Easter show focussing on concrete ways we can practice resurrection, Scott Stoner talks about how rising above our smaller selves is a choice we can make to put our spiritual beliefs into action. For example, when someone says or does something hurtful to us, we have a choice of how we wish to respond. We can react and hurt them back or rise above our initial hurt and seek to create a greater good.
This is not easy, but no one said that practicing resurrection is easy!
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Happy Easter!
In this Easter episode, Scott talks about not just believing in resurrection, but practicing resurrection.
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Maundy Thursday and Good Friday have so much to say to us about practicing compassion.
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