Scott Stabile, author of "Enough As You Are" and "Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide Open Heart", is no stranger to the transformative power of love. Through his books, personal empowerment workshops, and transformational breath work journeys, he has been a beacon of hope for many, guiding them towards a life filled with love and self-acceptance.
Growing up, Stabile experienced various events and situations that shaped his outlook on life. However, it was during his early twenties when he began to recognize the profound impact of the choices we make in our lives. He observed that when he chose to act out of love, aligning himself with its energy, his life seemed to fall into place. This realization was not just about romantic love but about an encompassing energy of love that exists both within and around us. This energy, he believes, plays a pivotal role in how we approach life, others, and most importantly, ourselves.
Diving deeper into the essence of self-worth, Stabile's book, "Enough As You Are", comes at a time when the world is riddled with unrealistic expectations and beauty standards. Through a compilation of writings that reflect on self-love and self-acceptance, he introduces readers to the concept of inherent worth. According to him, our worth is not determined by our career, looks, or any societal benchmark. Instead, we are all born with it, and it remains with us throughout our lives. It is this inherent worth that dictates how we interact with the world. When we embrace our worth, we move through life with an openness that invites positive interactions. On the other hand, those who haven't recognized their worth tend to be more closed off, guarded, and hesitant.
However, recognizing one's worth is just the beginning. True self-acceptance, as Stabile points out, involves not only accepting every part of ourselves but also accepting the parts of us that struggle with this acceptance. In a society where we are constantly bombarded with messages about what is deemed 'beautiful' or 'successful', it's easy to fall into the trap of self-judgment. But instead of berating ourselves for these judgments, Stabile invites us to understand the root of such thoughts and make room for them. By shining love even on the parts of us we find hard to like, we pave the way for a healthier relationship with ourselves.
Scott Stabile's insights into love and self-worth are not just teachings but life philosophies that have the power to transform lives. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, it's essential to remember that we are enough as we are.
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“You are enough as you are. You are worthy as you are. Trust that, believe that, and even the places within you that you have the hardest time liking, understand that you can still shine love on them. And when you do, your entire relationship with yourself is going to change.”
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