Living Compass Spirituality & Wellness

Listening is the most caring, the most healing gift we can give to another person, especially when that person is suffering in some way.  

Loving speech is a core practice that both flows from a place of peace and centeredness and also creates such a place for ourselves and others. When it comes to loving speech, as with so many spiritual practices, it is a matter of progress, not perfection.

In this episode, Scott talks about the difference between listening and hearing. He expresses his concern that he sees an increase in "loss of listening," which is the root of many conflicts in our relationships and our larger community.  

As children across the world head back to school, it's an excellent opportunity to reflect that we are all lifelong learners when it comes to the school of spiritual growth. Who are your favorite teachers? What lessons are you learning right now?  

In this episode, Scott discusses how the illusion of separateness fosters an attitude of 'othering,' leading to actions that undermine both our wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. He explains that awakening from this illusion provides the spiritual foundation necessary to love ourselves and others, including those we find difficult to love.

Loving what is, is a practice, a spiritual discipline.  As with any spiritual discipline, when practiced regularly, it can profoundly affect our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our relationships.  

Scott discusses the power and practice of prayer and reflects on how what we witness in the Olympics can help us deepen our understanding of prayer.  

The Olympics remind us of the power of ceremonies and rituals. In this episode, Scott discusses how ceremonies and rituals are equally important in our personal lives and in our families, friendships, and communities. 

Walking meditation is a contemplative prayer practice that many people find works for them better than sitting meditation. Scott witnessed thousands of people doing walking meditation on his recent trip to Dharamsala, India, and shares how this practice has become important to his spiritual life.  

Loving Kindness is both a form of prayer and a way of being. It is a practice that can be done as part of sitting prayer/meditation and/or walking prayer/meditation.  Scott recently experienced the power of this, both as prayer and action, from the Tibetan people he recently spent time with in Dharmsala, India.