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Choosing Love in a Divisive World: Empathy as Our Guiding Light with Scott Stabile

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Sep 26, 2025
Scott Stabile, an author and speaker focused on love and empathy, shares personal stories about overcoming tragedy and addiction in his family. He emphasizes that love is a conscious choice and discusses the transformative power of forgiveness and compassion. Stabile explores how shame distorts self-image and how empathy can bridge political divides. He challenges the notion of happiness as merely a choice and advocates for consistent action to manage fear and encourage personal growth. Through his insights, he highlights the complexities of addiction and the necessity of ongoing emotional work.
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INSIGHT

Choice Shapes Inner Energy

  • The two wolves parable highlights that inner energy and choice shape who we become.
  • Awareness and compassion let us learn from both loving and darker impulses.
INSIGHT

Naming Shame Weakens It

  • Shame thrives on secrecy and external standards that never fit anyone perfectly.
  • Announcing hidden shame removes its power and often brings immediate relief.
ANECDOTE

Relief From Revealing Truths

  • Scott shares coming out as gay in his twenties and the relief it brought him.
  • He also recounts hiding his early balding under a cap and later feeling free to remove it.
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