Perennial Wisdom

In this episode, I am sharing a portion of the conversation we had with Kristi Nelson the author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. Kristi has spent most of her adult life in non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. In this portion of the conversation, Kristi provides an important distinction between gratitude and being grateful. Go to episode #10 of In Search of Wisdom to hear the full conversation. Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Susan Liautaud the author of The Power of Ethics: How to Make Good Choices in a Complicated World. Susan is the founder and managing director of Susan Liautaud & Associates Limited, which advises clients from global corporations to NGOs on complex ethics matters. She teaches cutting-edge ethics courses at Stanford and has a forthcoming book titled: The Little Book of Big Ethical Questions.  In the conversation, Susan and I discuss:The Power of EthicsAvoiding perfectionism Ethical resilienceCourage and ethics  The importance of expertise and much more Connect with Susan Liataud:Homepage: susanliautaud.com/Twitter: twitter.com/SusanLiautaud Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Andrew Lynn the author of the book Classic Philosophy for the Modern Man. Andrew is a lawyer, writer, and author of the ‘Classics for the Modern Man’ series. His mission as a writer is to draw upon classic texts and traditional wisdom in order to help us answer the most profound questions that we face as human beings. The Classics for the Modern Man series include Classic Spirituality, Classic Political Philosophy, and Classic Ethics.    In the conversation, Andrew and I discuss:Classic philosophy for modern lifeAristotle and the golden meanAncient lessons from parablesWilliam Hazlitt on success Finding your path in life and much more Connect with Andrew Lynn:Homepage: andrewlynn.com/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Simon Drew the author of the new book The Poet & The Sage. Simon is a poet, musician, photographer, and philosophical mentor. He is someone that I’ve listened to many times over the years through The Practical Stoic podcast which has now transformed into The Walled Garden.   In the conversation, Simon and I discuss:The Poet & The SageSearching for wisdomHow to find our passionCultivating alignment in our livesWhere to begin a path to wisdom and much more Connect with Simon Drew:Homepage: simonjedrew.com/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Benjamin Lipscomb the author of the new book The Women are Up to Something: How Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch Revolutionized Ethics. Benjamin is a professor of philosophy, specializes in contemporary ethical theory, the history of philosophy (particularly the history of ethics), legal interpretation, town planning, and Christian worship. His overarching concern, across all these areas, is with issues of character formation. In the conversation, Benjamin and I discuss:His path to philosophyHow we think with othersThe meaning of ethics How four philosophers revolutionized ethicsWisdom for everyday life and much more Connect with Benjamin Lipscomb:Homepage: houghton.edu/staff-members/benjamin-lipscomb/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Brian Russell the author of the new book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life. Brian is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He is also the host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In the conversation, Brian and I discuss:The Practice of Centering PrayerThe Power of Sitting QuietlyThe Obstacles to Sitting in Silence Humility and ConfidenceLove, Compassion, and much more Connect with Brian Russell:Homepage: brianrussellphd.com/Instagram: instagram.com/yourprofessorforlife/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Lyanda Lynn Haupt the author of the new book Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. Lyanda is an award-winning author, naturalist, ecophilosopher, and speaker whose writing is at the forefront of the movement to connect people with nature in their everyday lives.    In the conversation, Lyanda and I discuss:Eco-PhilosophyCrossroads of Science, Nature, and SpiritThe Power of Solitude Wisdom and LoveThe Practice of Memento Mori and much more Connect with Lyanda Lynn Haupt:Homepage: lyandalynnhaupt.com/Instagram: instagram.com/lyandahaupt/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Michael Ward the author of the new book After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Michael is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. You can learn more about Michael and his work at michaelward.net. If you purchase After Humanity through the publisher Word on Fire you’ll also receive a companion edition of Lewis’s The Abolition of Man.   In the conversation, Michael and I discuss:C.S. Lewis and why he is an important figure todayLewis’s book The Abolition of ManThe objectivity of valueThe problem of subjectivismHow to integrate our rational and emotional nature and much more Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Beverly Lanzetta the author of many books from A New Silence, The Monk Within, and Sacred Seasons (a new daily reader). Beverly is a theologian, spiritual teacher, and the author of many ground­breaking books on global spirituality and new monasticism.  In the conversation, Beverly and I discuss:Searching for WisdomA New SilenceSeeking TruthThe Practice of Humility and much more Connect with Beverly Lanzetta:Homepage: beverlylanzetta.net/Instagram: instagram.com/beverlylanzetta/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Oliver Burkeman the author of the new book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Oliver is a great writer, and this book is no exception.  In the conversation, Oliver and I discuss:What makes Four Thousand Weeks different from other books on time managementThe productivity trapWhy it’s difficult to find time for the meaningful tasks in our lifeThe importance of patienceWhy accepting our mortality leads us to make wise decisionsLiving in uncertainty and much more Connect with Oliver Burkeman:Homepage: oliverburkeman.com/Twitter: twitter.com/oliverburkeman Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe