Perennial Wisdom

In this episode, my guest is Kevin Griffin, the author of Living Kindness: Metta Practice for the Whole of Our Lives. Kevin is a longtime Buddhist practitioner, author, teacher, and leader in the mindful recovery movement. He is also the author of One Breathe at a Time, Buddhism and the Twelve Steps Daily Reflections, and many others. You can learn more about Kevin’s work and background at KevinGriffin.net. In the conversation, Kevin and I discuss: The Four Noble Truths How to think about suffering The wisdom of listening The art of contemplation Integrating wisdom into daily life and much more Support the Show: Subscribe to Perennial Meditations  on Substack Read articles on Medium; become a member Record a studio-quality podcast on Squadcast; start a free trial today Follow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

In this episode, my guest is Bryan Van Norden the author of Taking Back Philosophy: A Multicultural Manifesto. Prof. Van Norden is the James Monroe Taylor Chair in Philosophy at Vassar College and Chair Professor in Philosophy in the School of Philosophy at Wuhan University (China).  He has published numerous books on Chinese and comparative philosophy. You can learn more about his work at BryanVanNorden.com. In the conversation, Bryan and I discuss: The meaning behind the title Taking Back Philosophy How we should define philosophy The benefits of comparative philosophy The role of rituals and much more Support the Show: Subscribe to Perennial Meditations  on Substack Read articles on Medium; become a member Record a studio-quality podcast on Squadcast; start a free trial today Follow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Shaila Catherine, a renowned meditation teacher and author of three insightful books, shares her expertise on mental focus and clarity. She discusses the distinction between the content of thoughts and the process of thinking. Shaila provides five practical strategies to enhance concentration and tackle negative thought patterns. The conversation delves into the transformative benefits of meditation, highlighting mindfulness as a tool for emotional management and spiritual growth. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate self-awareness and establish boundaries for a clearer mind.

📩 Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive philosophical and spiritual lessons for daily life right to your inbox.  In this episode, my guest is Scott Hershovitz, the author of Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids. Scott is the Thomas G. and Mabel Long Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. As you’ll hear in the episode, Scott has a deep passion for philosophy. You can learn more about his work at scotthershovitz.com. In the conversation, Scott and I discuss: Why kids are good philosophers How to have fun doing philosophy Exploring perennial questions The meaning of wisdom The virtue of justice and much more Resources Mentioned: Wireless Philosophy (Free videos from experts in philosophy) Teaching Children Philosophy (by the Prindle Institute) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Support the Show: Subscribe to Perennial Meditations  on Substack Read articles on Medium; become a member Record a studio-quality podcast on Squadcast; start a free trial today Follow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

📩 Want more ancient lessons for modern life? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive timeless principles and practices delivered right to your inbox.   In this episode, my guest is Eric Zimmer, the host of the award-winning podcast The One You Feed. Eric is a behavior coach, spiritual director, and someone inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our mind works and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. Learn more about Eric’s work at oneyoufeed.net. In the conversation, Eric and I discuss: How to integrate practical wisdom Discernment in daily life The wisdom of community The meaning of emptiness The wisdom of action and much more Support the Show: Subscribe to Perennial Meditations  on Substack Read articles on Medium; become a member Record a studio-quality podcast on Squadcast; start a free trial today Follow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

📩 Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive philosophical and spiritual lessons for daily life right to your inbox. Welcome to In Search of Wisdom by the Perennial Leader Project.  In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kevin Vost, the author of more than twenty books. Today we discuss his new book Humble Strength. Kevin is a clinical psychologist, professor, and speaker. His work covers a wide array of topics from ancient philosophy, theology, and even strength training. Learn more about Kevin’s work at drvost.com. In the conversation, Kevin and I discuss: Discerning your path in life Misconceptions around humility Why humility leads to truth and reality The connection between fear and humility Wisdom in daily life and much more Support the Show: Subscribe to Perennial Meditations  on Substack Read articles on Medium; become a member Record a studio-quality podcast on Squadcast; start a free trial today Follow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project.  In this episode, my guest is Skye Cleary, the author of the new book How to Be Authentic. Skye is a philosopher and writer. She teaches at Columbia University and the City University of New York and is also the author of Existentialism and Romantic Love. Learn more about Skye at skyecleary.com. In the conversation, Skye and I discuss: Simone de Beauvoir and why she is an important figure today The challenges of defining Existentialism The idea of “Becoming” Whether it’s possible to know yourself The problem with labels Wisdom in daily life and much more Support the Show: Subscribe to Perennial Meditations  on Substack Read articles on Medium; become a member Record a studio-quality podcast on Squadcast; start a free trial today Follow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

📩 Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive philosophical and spiritual lessons for daily life right to your inbox.  In this episode, my guest is Jason Merchey, the author of Wisdom: A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought. Jason is the founder of Values of the Wise, author of five books, and someone with a deep interest in ancient philosophy, virtue ethics, and human nature. Connect with Jason at valuesofthewise.com.  In the conversation, Jason and I discuss:  Practical Philosophy The wisdom of skepticism Finding the balance between knowing and not knowing What we can know for sure The value of quotes and aphorisms Wisdom in daily life and much more Support the Show:  Subscribe to the Perennial Meditations newsletter on Substack Read articles on Medium, and become a member Record a studio-quality podcast on Squadcast; start a free trial today Follow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, my guest is Mark Vernon, the author of the new book Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey. Mark is a psychotherapist and writer interested in spirituality and inner life. He has a Ph.D. in ancient philosophy, as well as degrees in physics and theology. You can learn more about Mark’s work at markvernon.com. In the conversation, Mark and I discuss:  Psychotherapy and the spiritual path Why the way down can be the way up The role of guides on the spiritual path How the Divine Comedy can change our perception Wisdom in daily life and much more Follow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Sponsor: This conversation is brought to you in high-quality audio courtesy of Squadcast; start your free trial today. Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Sign up for 📩 The PATH Newsletter (our FREE weekly email) and receive a free 3-DAY Introduction to Ancient Lessons for Modern Life. Welcome to the Sunday edition of In Search of Wisdom. Here we slow things down, find time for stillness, and take a deeper dive into the ancient texts. We reflect on selected readings from philosophical and spiritual traditions to help us live our highest good. To learn more, you can visit perennialleader.com.  In this episode, we conclude our selected readings of Seneca’s On the Happy Life. According to Seneca, “Happy therefore is the one right in his judgment. Happy is the one content with the present circumstances no matter what they are and a friend to his own affairs. Happy is the one whose disposition of his affairs is entirely as reason recommends.” […] Follow In Search of Wisdom: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Twitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompod Sign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe