<div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div> <div class="pt-0"> <div class= "gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full">  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class= "group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow"> <div class= "min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto whitespace-normal" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id= "779a5141-f228-44de-82cd-a8f281b900a6"> <div class= "flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"> <div class= "markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"> <p>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.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

"Back to School....on the Spiritual Path, Episode 90, September 3, 2024"

The Living Compass Spirituality and Wellness Initiative is a non-profit that creates low-cost, often free, wellness resources, including this podcast, currently used by tens of thousands of adults, teens, parents, faith communities, and organizations around the world. The Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner, the founder of this initiative, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Episcopal minister. He has over forty years of experience equipping individuals, couples, parents, and families with the tools and inspiration they need to navigate their lives and relationships with awareness and intention.