Perennial Wisdom

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode, my guest is Susan Sauvé Meyer, the author of How to Flourish: An Ancient Guide to Living Well. Susan is a professor of philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania and a specialist in Greek and Roman philosophy. More than 100,000 people worldwide have enrolled in Susan’s open-access online courses on ancient philosophy. In this episode, you can expect to learn,Why Aristotle is a perennial figure. The meaning of eudemonia.How to flourish in the modern day. The golden mean.Contemplation vs. rumination. Wisdom in daily life and much more.***Interested in learning more? Register for our upcoming course, Happiness & the Meaning of Life. ---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/ ---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode, my guest is Simon Drew from the Walled Garden Philosophical Society. As many of you know, Simon is a friend, poet, musician, philosopher, and someone deeply interested in life’s questions. Today’s episode is Part III of a series (Part I & Part II) called Living the Questions. The title is inspired by a popular quote from the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, who wrote in Letters to a Young Poet, “Live the questions for now. Perhaps then, without even noticing it, you will gradually come, on some far-off day, to live your way into the answer.”In the conversation, Simon and I explore, What is wisdom?How to think about wisdomView and beliefsTrusting our inner wisdomEmbodying a philosophyBeing a friend to ourselvesWisdom practices and much more---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/ ---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Mark Matousek, the author of Lessons from an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life. Mark is a bestselling author, teacher, and speaker whose work focuses on personal awakening and creative excellence through transformational writing. He is the founder of The Seekers Forum, a global community dedicated to the pursuit of a more awakened and meaningful life through the practice of self-inquiry. In this episode, you can expect to learn, Why Ralph Waldo Emerson is a perennial figure. Emerson’s connection to Stoic philosophy. The role of thinking for ourselves. How Emerson’s philosophy can aid us in difficult times. Wisdom, paradoxes, and much more. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archive Listen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode, my guest is Tom Morris, the author of The Everyday Patriot. Tom is one of the world's top public philosophers and pioneering business thinkers. He's the author of over 30 groundbreaking books and is a legendary speaker. He serves as Chairman of the Morris Institute for Human Values and is the author of True Success, If Aristotle Ran General Motors, The Art of Achievement, Plato’s Lemonade Stand, and many others.  In this episode, you can expect to learn, What it means to be a Patriot. What the ancient Greeks meant by the phrase, “I’m a citizen of the world.”Why citizenship is a moral calling.How to perfect your piece of the world.Wisdom and politics, and much more. ---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/ ---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode, I share a selected reading (and reflection) from our series Letters to a Young Seeker, which we started a few weeks ago. Specifically, I discuss the wisdom of letters and the reasons for starting the series. I also share an audio version of the first letter in the series, titled Don’t Forget to Live! In this episode, you can expect to learn about, Letters in philosophical and spiritual traditionsMemento Mori (or remember death)Memento Vivere (or remember to live)Why it is easy to take life for grantedThe wisdom of rememberingCultivating attention, and much more ---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/ ---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode, my guest is Leslie Stein, the author of Becoming Whole: Jung’s Equation for Realizing God. Prof. Stein trained as a Jungian Analyst at the C.G. Jung Institute in New York and is in private practice in Sydney, Australia. His books include: Working with Mystical Experiences in Psychoanalysis, The Self in Jungian Psychology, Eastern Practices and Individuation, and many others.  In this episode, you can expect to learn, The meaning of IndividuationHow to think about the search for wisdomThe role of the Ego in daily lifeCommon obstacles to understanding the SelfWisdom in daily life and much more ---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/ ---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Simon Drew from the Walled Garden Philosophical Society. As many of you know, Simon is a friend, poet, musician, philosopher, and someone deeply interested in life’s questions. Today’s episode is part II of a series (Listen to Part I) we are calling Living the Questions. The title is inspired by a popular quote from the poet Rainer Maria Rilke who wrote in Letters to a Young Poet, “Live the questions for now. Perhaps then, without even noticing it, you will gradually come, on some far-off day, to live your way into the answer.” In the conversation, Simon and I explore the question: How to live? and discuss,  Creativity and style The middle way Navigating obstacles The wisdom of flexibility Being intentional and much more ***We invite you to Live the Questions with us! Are there any questions that keep you up at night? Do you have thoughts on one of our perennial questions: How to live?; What is wisdom?; What is love?; How to think about the divine?; and What is the meaning of life? If so, we invite you to share your thoughts with us; we’d love to hear from you! --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archive Listen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Hasard Lee, a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and author of The Art of Clear Thinking, shares his insights on decision-making in high-pressure situations. He discusses the ACE framework for effective choices and emphasizes learning from mistakes. Hasard reflects on the importance of structured thinking, mentorship, and creativity in both military and personal contexts. He also highlights how understanding interconnectedness enhances collaboration in complex operations. Tune in for wisdom that applies to daily life and decision-making!

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Dr. Donna Hicks, author of Leading with Dignityand Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict. Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of one of my favorite (and first) conversations on the podcast. Dr. Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. She is a leading expert on dignity studies and conflict resolution and has worked extensively in areas of conflict around the world.  In the conversation, Dr. Hicks and I discuss, The meaning of dignity (and how it differs from respect) The 10 Elements of Dignity Dignity and conflict resolution What it means to lead with dignity Wisdom in daily life and much more Learn more about Dr. Hicks at drdonnahicks.com. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archive Listen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Join Julian Baggini, a philosopher and author, as he explores how to elevate your thinking skills in everyday life. He highlights the importance of attitudes and self-reflection for clear reasoning. Baggini dives into the balance between humility and ambition in intellectual pursuits, while also examining the fine line between productive contemplation and rumination. Discover how mindfulness shapes our moral judgments and the vital role of language in philosophical discussions, making wisdom accessible to all.