# "Practicing Love, One Step at a Time," Episode #162, February 12, 2026

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Podcast: [Living Compass Spirituality & Wellness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-compass-spirituality-wellness-6054987)
Published: 2026-02-12T17:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 431

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In this Valentine's Day episode, Scott reflects on the Buddhist monks who recently completed their 2,300-mile peace walk to Washington, D.C., drawing connections between walking meditation, pilgrimage, and the true nature of love. He explores how love is primarily a decision and practice rather than just a feeling, using 1 Corinthians 13 as a guide to understand love as patience, kindness, and endurance. Scott shares insights from his retreats at Magnolia Grove Monastery in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, emphasizing that sustaining long-term relationships—whether marriages, friendships, or commitments to justice—requires showing up one step at a time, even when feelings waver. This episode reframes Valentine's Day as an opportunity to practice love as a sustained commitment rather than momentary emotion.

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