The Timeless Art of Leading a Life

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The Stoic philosopher Epictetus once asked, “How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” But what does it actually mean to demand the best for yourself? What is the path to peace, tranquility, or happiness? How does one become a better parent, leader, friend, or anything else? The answer to these types of questions generally points to wisdom.

In a Letter to Menoeceus, Epicurus wrote, "Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young nor weary in the search thereof when he is grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the health of the soul." [..]

As many of you know, I have an interest in the topic of wisdom. I started a podcast called In Search of Wisdom a couple of years ago. I believe, like Epicurus (and many others), that there is no time like the present to begin the search for wisdom.

***For this reason, I’m offering a free 5-Week Wisdom 101 Course (for Perennial Meditations members). It’s going to be an informal exploration of timeless perspectives, principles, and practices (based on a previous article called The Timeless Art of Leading a Life) to help us live our highest good. The course will consist of an email meditation every Monday (beginning on 16 Jan) and a live meetup every Wednesday at Noon EST (ending on 15 Feb).

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