Perennial Wisdom

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeOn today’s episode, the final episode of a three-part “Best of Series” here on the podcast, I’m sharing my conversation with Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, the authors of The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning. Meghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family Col­lege Professor in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, director of the God and the Good Life Program, and director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. Paul Blaschko is an assistant teaching professor in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He heads up curriculum design for the God and the Good Life Program and has recently been working to develop similar curricula at universities across the nation. In the conversation, we discuss:The Good LifeThe role of faithMaking sense of sufferingContemplationWisdom in daily life, and much moreLearn more about God and the Good Life, the program that inspired the book. ---🖇️ 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 tools for the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe💀 Welcome to a new series on In Search of Wisdom called Dying Every Day. This series is focused on delivering Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday.---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.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/subscribeWelcome to the second episode from our “Best of Series” on In Search of Wisdom. On today’s episode, I’m sharing my conversation with David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect. David is an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body, and behavior. David explores cutting-edge research that reveals the many profound ways that our expectations shape our experience. In the conversation, David and I discussed:What the expectation effect is and why it mattersThe role our views and beliefs play in shaping our worldThe difference between the expectation effect and positive thinkingThe power of expectations for leaders and educatorsThe wisdom of being kind to yourself and much more 🦉 For any listeners interested in starting the year with wisdom, I encourage you to register for our upcoming course, Wisdom is the Way: The Timeless Art of Leading a Life. The course is free (and exclusive) for Perennial Meditations members (our daily newsletter on Substack). You can learn more and register here.---🖇️ 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/subscribeWelcome to the first episode of a “Best of Series” on In Search of Wisdom. Over the next few weeks — I’ll be rebroadcasting a few of my favorite episodes! In this episode, my guest is Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Oliver is a British writer, journalist, and longtime writer for the Guardian. In the conversation, Oliver and I discuss:The productivity trapWhy it’s difficult to find time for the meaningful tasks in our lifeThe importance of patienceContemplating our cosmic insignificance Why accepting our mortality can lead to making wiser decisionsLiving in uncertainty and much more. 🦉 For any listeners interested in starting the year with wisdom, I encourage you to register for our upcoming course, Wisdom is the Way: The Timeless Art of Leading a Life. The course is free (and exclusive) for Perennial Meditations members (our daily newsletter on Substack). You can learn more and register here.---🖇️ 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/subscribeOn this episode, my guest is Justin Brierley, the author of the new book The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God. Justin is a UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker who was the longtime host of the Unbelievable? Show for Premier Christian Radio. For nearly two decades, Justin has welcomed atheists, agnostics, and Christians to engage in meaningful conversations around science, faith, and culture. He’s heard every argument against the faith yet remains optimistic about a resurgence of belief. In the conversation, Justin and I discuss:Discerning our path in lifeThe “New Atheism” movementCulture and belief in GodSearching for Wisdom (and wrestling with God)Wisdom 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/subscribeIn this episode, my guest is Prof. Krista Thomason, the author of the new book Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good. Krista is an associate professor of Philosophy at Swarthmore College. Her writings focus on the philosophy of emotion, moral philosophy, history of philosophy, and political philosophy. (Follow Krista on Twitter & Instagram). In the conversation, Krista and I discuss:Discerning our way in life.Various approaches to emotions across wisdom traditions.Why Montaigne is an influential figure in the book. Common obstacles to feeling our emotions. Why bad feelings make life good, 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 David Fideler, the author of Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living. Today’s episode is a rebroadcast since we’re exploring David’s book this month for Reading & the Good Life (for anyone not familiar, you can learn more and sign up for Reading & the Good Life at Perennial Meditations on Substack). David studied ancient religions and philosophies, the history of science, and holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and intellectual history. You can learn more about his work at davidfideler.com. In the conversation, David and I discuss:The life of SenecaCultivating friendshipNavigating hardshipsOvercoming fear and anxietyWisdom 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/subscribeIn this episode, I’m sharing a conversation on the practice of gratitude with my good friend Brandon Tumblin; which comes from the Paradoxically Speaking podcast. Throughout the conversation, Brandon and I discuss the difference between gratitude and being grateful and, ultimately, how to avoid taking things for granted. Now as many of you know, the wisdom (or practice) of being grateful appears across wisdom traditions. Although philosophical and spiritual traditions often speak of gratitude in slightly different ways than we do in modern culture. Take this quote from the Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast, "You think this is just another day in your life. It’s not just another day; it’s the one day. It’s the one day that is given to you today. It’s a gift. It’s the only gift you have right now — and the only appropriate response is gratefulness."***If you’d like to hear more casual conversations like this one and gain access to our daily meditations on the art of living. I encourage you to consider becoming a member of Perennial Meditations on Substack. As many longtime listeners already know, we don’t run ads on any of our podcasts; they are made possible by the generous support of our members. Read this short meditation, How to Take Nothing for Granted to learn 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 Helen Russell, the author of How to Be Sad. Helen is a journalist, speaker, and bestselling author. Her first book, The Year of Living Danishly, became an international bestseller and was optioned for television. She’s spent the last ten years studying cultural approaches to emotions and speaks about her work internationally. In the conversation, Helen and I discuss:The meaning of sadnessGrief and depressionMaking space for sadnessAccepting how the world worksThe perils of perfectionismWisdom in daily life, and much more***Learn more about Helen’s work at helenrussell.co.uk/ and check out the documentary, A Short History of Sadness, mentioned in the conversation.---🖇️ 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 George Weigel, the author of Letters to a Young Catholic. George Weigel is a Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington’s Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is a Catholic theologian and author of more than 30 books. His other works include Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II, Lessons in Hope, To Sanctify the World, and many others. In the conversation, George and I discuss:Seeing ClearlyFlannery O’Connor and the Perils of NihilismMaking sense of sufferingBoth/And ThinkingThe wisdom of humilityThe role of beauty 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 Dr. Michael Ward, the author of After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Today’s episode is a rebroadcast since we’re exploring The Abolition of Man this month for Reading & the Good Life. 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. 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 subjectivismIntegrating our rational and emotional nature 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/podcast

📩 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 IV of our series called Living the Questions. The title is inspired by a famous 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.”Listen to the previous episodes in the series: Listen to Part 1: https://perennial.substack.com/p/living-the-questionsListen to Part 2: https://perennial.substack.com/p/living-the-questions-how-to-liveListen to Part 3: https://perennial.substack.com/p/living-the-questions-what-is-wisdom ---🖇️ 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/podcast

📩 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 Dr. Brian Russell, a return guest to the show and author of the new book Astonished by the Word. Brian is a professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. Brian is truly one of our wise elders here on the podcast. In previous episodes, we discussed his book Centering Prayer and explored topics like discernment and the wisdom of forgiveness. In this episode, expect to learn about:Deep transformationGrowing in loveForgiveness and acceptanceThe wisdom of “And”Scripture and stillnessSpiritual journaling, 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 Ken Sheldon, the author of Freely Determined: What the New Psychology of the Self Teaches Us About How to Live. Ken is a professor of psychology at the University of Missouri. He is one of the founding researchers of positive psychology and a recipient of the Templeton Foundation Positive Psychology Prize. In this episode, expect to learn about:What it means to have free will.The downsides of a deterministic worldview.Happiness and self-determination theory.How to practice self-compassion. Wisdom 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/subscribeIn this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I’m sharing an email meditation from our course, Happiness & the Meaning of Life. This four-week course is a philosophical study of the art (and science) of living well. In this episode, expect to learn:The meaning of Eudaimonia.Why virtue is essential to the good life.What is within our control.Wisdom 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/subscribeIn this episode, my guest is Alva Noë, the author of The Entanglement: How Art and Philosophy Make Us What We Are. Alva is a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley, where he is a member of the Center for New Media, the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, and the Program in Critical Theory. His other books include Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature and Learning to Look: Dispatches from the Art World. In this episode, Alva and I discuss:Making sense of the search for wisdom.How art helps us re-organize ourselves.Why we are creatures of style.The connection between art and philosophy.Wisdom 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/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

📩 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 Hasard Lee, the author of The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot’s Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions. Hasard is a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who began his career flying the F-16. As a flight commander, he led his pilots into combat during one of the most intense periods of the War in Afghanistan. He was then hand-picked to fly the F-35―the most advanced and expensive weapons system in history―which was still in development at the time. In the conversation, Hasard and I discuss, Deliberate thinking How to assess problems Choosing a course of action Learning from mistakes Obstacles to clear thinking Wisdom in daily life and much more Learn more about Hasard at hasardlee.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

📩 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

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Julian Baggini, author of the new book How to Think Like a Philosopher. Julian is a philosopher, journalist, and author of more than 20 books. He is a return guest to the show; our previous conversation focused on his book The Great Guide: What David Hume Can Teach Us About Being Human and Living Well. Learn more about Julian’s work in the world at julianbaggini.com. In the conversation, Julian and I discuss: Why thinking is about attitudes as well as techniques. The challenges of thinking like a philosopher. The role attention plays in thinking clearly. Why self-reflection is critical to reasoning. Wisdom in daily life 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/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Simon Drew from the Walled Garden Philosophical Society and the Soul Searching with Seneca podcast. Simon is a poet, musician, philosopher, and deeply curious about the art of living. Today’s episode is part 1 of a six-part series we’re calling Living the Questions. The title is inspired by a popular quote from the poet Rainer Maria Rilke who wrote in what is known today as 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." Throughout the series, Simon and I will explore: How to Live the Questions? How to Live? What is Wisdom? What is Love? How to Think About the Divine? What is the Meaning of Life? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. --- 🖇️ 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/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Andrew Lang, the author of Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unconstricted Life. Andrew is an educator in the Pacific Northwest and an alumnus of Richard Rohr’s Living School for Action and Contemplation. His interests include somatic shadow work, introspective examination, contemplative spirituality, and an embodied focus on shifting how we show up in our communities. In the conversation, Andrew and I discuss, The inner critic Constrictions in life The Wisdom of Introspection Finding clarity Embodied awareness Wisdom in daily life and much more Learn more and connect with Andrew Lang. --- 🖇️ 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/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Prof. Will Johncock, the author of Beyond the Individual: Stoic Philosophy on Community and Connection. Will’s theoretical expertise includes 19th and 20th-century post-structuralist philosophy, ancient Stoic philosophy, social theory, and sociology. In the conversation, Will and I discuss, Stoicism Rationality The view from above Community and connection Happiness and well-being Wisdom in daily life and much more Learn more about Prof. Will Johncock here. --- 🖇️ 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

In this episode, my guest is Derek Sivers, the author of How to Live: 27 Conflicting Answers and One Weird Conclusion. Derek is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his quotable insights and succinct writing style. He is a former musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown who sold his first company, CDBaby, for $22 million and gave all the money to charity. In the conversation, Derek and I discuss, Contradictory ideas Navigating uncertainty Possible futures Learning to live Having enough The meaning of life and much more Derek's other books include Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, and Anything You Want. You can learn more and connect with Derek at sive.rs. --- 📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: · Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods · Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods · Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ · Substack: https://perennial.substack.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/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Scott Samuelson, the author of the new book Rome as a Guide to the Good Life. His other works include The Deepest Human Life and Seven Ways of Looking at Pointless Suffering. Scott is a professor of philosophy and has taught the humanities in universities, colleges, and even prisons. In the conversation, Scott and I discuss, How Rome can help us live the good life The benefits of detours on the journey Daring to be Wise The Meaning of Life Rome and the search for wisdom and much more Learn more about Scott’s work: https://scottsamuelsonauthor.com/ --- 🏛️ Virtual Event on The Art (and Wisdom) of Contemplative Practices (24 May at 7:00 pm EST). Although this virtual event is part of our Perennial Habits Course, everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more and register here. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Ivo Brughmans, the author of Paradoxical Leadership: How to Make Complexity and Advantage. Ivo is a philosopher, political scientist, and management consultant. He is fascinated by paradoxes and the challenge of bringing together opposite approaches and opening new perspectives that combine the power of both sides. In the conversation, Ivo and I discuss, The meaning of paradoxes Either/or thinking The History of Paradoxes The fundamentals of both/and thinking What it means to be paradoxically competent and much more I’m excited to share this conversation — Ivo is one of the world’s leading experts in paradoxical thinking, and you can learn more about his work and the book at paradoxical-leadership.com. --- 🏛️ Virtual Event on The Art (and Wisdom) of Contemplative Practices (24 May at 7:00 pm EST). Although this virtual event is part of our Perennial Habits Course, everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more and register here. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: How to Use Both/And Thinking with Wendy Smith The Way of Paradox The Paradox of Love

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, I’m sharing a few of my favorite clips on Stoic wisdom from my conversations with Massimo Pigliucci (author of The Quest for Character), Donald Robertson (author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor), and William B. Irvine (author of The Stoic Challenge). In the episode, you’ll hear, Choosing a Philosophy of Life The Wisdom of Impermanence Compassion and Stoicism The Discipline of Desire What would Seneca do? and much more Learn more and stay connected: Donald Robertson: Substack | Twitter | website Massimo Pigliucci: Substack | Twitter | website William B. Irvine: website --- 🏛️ Virtual Event on The Art (and Practice) of Stoic Wisdom (10 May at 6:00 pm EST). Although this virtual event is part of our Perennial Habits Course, everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more and register here. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: The Quest for Character with Massimo Pigliucci Stoic Wisdom for Modern Leaders with Donald Robertson How to Journal Like a Stoic with Brittany Polat

📩 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 Valerie Tiberius, the author of What Do You Want Out of Life? Valerie is the Paul W. Frenzel Chair in Liberal Arts and professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota. Her books include Well-Being as Value Fulfillment and The Reflective Life: Living Wisely with Our Limits. In the conversation, Valerie and I discuss, Strategies for figuring out what matters Goals and values Dealing with conflicting values Existentialism and becoming who you are Courage and values Wisdom in daily life and much more Learn about Prof. Valerie Tiberius here. --- 🏛️ Virtual Event on The Art (and Practice) of Stoic Wisdom (10 May at 6:00 pm EST). Although this virtual event is part of our Perennial Habits Course, everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more and register here. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: Seneca | On the Shortness of Life Life is Short with Dean Rickles The Courage to Lead a Life How to Avoid Leading a Life of Quiet Desperation

📩 Want daily meditations on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Dr. Dilip Jeste, the author of Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good. Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of one of my favorite (and first) conversations on the podcast. Dr. Jeste is a neuropsychiatrist who has spent more than 20 years studying aspects of wisdom and healthy aging. He is a former Director of the Center for Healthy Aging at UC San Diego and a distinguished professor of psychiatry and neurosciences. In the conversation, Dr. Jeste and I discuss, What wisdom is and what it’s not Cultivating compassion Emotional regulation Leveraging the wisdom of elders Wisdom and loneliness and much more Learn more about Dr. Dilip Jeste here. Consider taking the Jeste-Thomas Wisdom Index mentioned in the conversation. --- 🏛️ Virtual Event on The Art (and Science) of Change (26 Apr at 7:00 pm EST). Although this virtual event is part of our Perennial Habits Course, everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more and register here. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: The Wandering Mind with Janie Kreiner How to Live - Like Socrates Thinking 101 with Woo-kyoung Ahn The Examined Life

📩 Want daily meditations on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Jamie Kreiner, the author of The Wandering Mind: What Medieval Monks Can Tell Us About Distraction. Jamie is a professor of history at the University of Georgia. Her work has been awarded prizes from organizations such as the Medieval Academy of America and the American Society for Environmental History. Jamie’s new book has been called “A compelling call to address our current distracted moment with both more seriousness and more humility.” In the conversation, Jamie and I discuss, Discerning our way Why distraction is a perennial problem How to observe the mind The role of reading in training the mind Wisdom in daily life and much more 🏛️ Free 7-week Perennial Habits course on the Art (and Science) of Change (for Perennial Meditations members). The course consists of email meditations on Tuesday and Friday of each week, along with live meetups (Apr 26th, May 10th, & May 24th). Read the latest meditation on The Paradox of Small Changes to learn more. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: How to “Think” About Change Thinking 101 with Woo-kyoung Ahn The Medieval Craft of Memory by Mary Carruthers The Discipline of Discernment with Dr. Brian Russell

In this episode, my guest is Shane Trotter, the author of Setting the Bar: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Era of Distraction, Dependency, and Entitlement. Shane is an educator, a strength and conditioning coordinator, and a writer. If you’re not already subscribed to his Substack, Setting the Bar, I highly recommend it! In the conversation, Shane and I discuss: Becoming an Adult Reflecting on what matters The role of responsibility Rediscovering Rites of Passage Overcoming challenges Navigating anxiety and much more As you’ll hear in the episode, Shane is someone with a deep interest in philosophy, psychology, and character development. I always learn something connecting with Shane, and this conversation was no exception! 🏛️ Upcoming course on Perennial Habits, exploring the art (and science) of change. The 7-week course is free for Perennial Meditations members. Learn more and sign up here: How to Change, When Change is Hard. 📩 Want daily mediations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, I’m sharing an audio lesson from The Wisdom School, a private podcast for Perennial Meditations members (our daily email community on Substack). The lesson I’m sharing today is an episode on the wisdom and practice of stillness. If you’re interested in getting our daily meditations and access to The Wisdom School. You can visit Perennial Meditations on Substack and become a member! Your support is deeply appreciated and helps to keep this podcast completely ad-free and focused on wisdom for daily life! 📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, my guest is Prof. Woo-kyoung Ahn, the author of Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better. Dr. Ahn is the John Hay Whitney Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Her main area of research interest is higher-level reasoning processes. In particular, the study of how people learn and represent concepts and causal relations and how causal explanations shape our thinking processes. In the conversation, Dr. Ahn and I discuss, Why cognitive psychology can make the world a better place The allure of fluency and why it matters The difference between rumination and contemplation The reason “why” questions are generally unanswerable How to think about the future self Wisdom in daily life and much more 📩 Want daily meditations on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

In this episode, my guest is Prof. Dean Rickles, the author of Life is Short: An Appropriately Brief Guide to Making it More Meaningful. Dean is a professor of history and philosophy of modern physics at the University of Sydney, where he is also a director of the Sydney Centre for Time. Learn more about Prof. Dean Rickles. In the conversation, Dean and I discuss, Why the shortness of life is what makes it meaningfulOvercoming the fear of deathSeneca’s influence on the bookThe need for uncertaintyHow to connect with the future youDiscerning our path in life and much more 📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeFollow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, I welcome back to the show my good friend Brandon Tumblin from The Strong Stoic Newsletter and Paradoxically Speaking. Brandon is a strength athlete and coach and someone with a deep interest in the art of living. His podcast The Strong Stoic (which is approaching 250 episodes) explores all aspects of philosophy and what it means to live a good life! In the conversation, Brandon and I discuss: The connection between strength and virtue How to adopt a strength mindset The difference between happiness and wisdom How to integrate practical wisdom into daily life and much more 📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, I welcome back to the show Brittany Polat the author of the new book How to Journal Like a Stoic. Brittany has a Ph.D. in applied linguistics, is the co-founder of the non-profit Stoicare (course on Stoic Love), and is the author of Tranquility Parenting (a book we discussed previously on In Search of Wisdom). In the conversation, Brittany and I discuss: Discerning our path Stoic journaling vs. writing in a diary The role of acceptance Searching for wisdom The practice of reframing and much more --- 👉 Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- 📩 If you’re interested in learning more, consider becoming a member of Perennial Meditations (our daily meditations) to receive Wisdom Notes, which delivers some of my favorite quotes and insights from the conversation.

In this episode, my guest is Dr. David Richo, the author of several books, from The Five Things We Cannot Change to his newest book, Ready: How to Know When to Stay and When to Go. Dr. Richo is a psychotherapist, teacher, workshop leader, and writer who combines Jungian, poetic, and mythic perspectives in his work with the intention of integrating the psychological and the spiritual. Learn more about Dr. Richo at davericho.com. In the conversation, Dr. Richo and I discuss, What it means to say yes to life The meaning of the word ego The five givens of life Navigating paradoxes Wisdom in daily life and much more 📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, I’m sharing an audio lesson from The Wisdom School, a new private podcast for Perennial Meditations members (our daily email community on Substack). The first season of The Wisdom School is based on a 5-week course we just finished called The Timeless Art of Leading a Life. Throughout this course, we’ve explored timeless perspectives, principles, and practices for daily life. The lesson I’m sharing today is episode four of The Wisdom School, which is on The Wisdom of Not Knowing. If you’re interested in getting our daily meditations and access to The Wisdom School, our new private podcast. You can visit Perennial Meditations on Substack and become a member! Your support is deeply appreciated and helps me to keep this podcast completely ad-free and focused on wisdom for daily life! Alright, without any further delay, I hope you enjoy this episode on The Wisdom of Not Knowing! 📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, I welcome back to the show Dr. Kai Whiting the co-author of Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. Kai Whiting is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism. His main research interests are how to better account for resource use and the practical application of Stoic philosophy to the challenges of the 21st century. In the conversation, Kai and I discuss, The meaning of sustainability and why it matters. The connection between wisdom and thinking sustainably. Why we need to change our language around sustainability. What Stoicism can teach us about changing the world, and much more. __________ Connect with Kai & Learn More: You can learn more about Kai’s work in the world at StoicKai.com. If you’re interested in Philosophical Mentoring from Kai, you can sign up here. Check out some of Kai’s recent academic papers here. __________ Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Substack __________ Looking for more Podcasts & Essays on the Art of Living? Check out Paradoxically Speaking, a new joint venture with my good friend Brandon Tumblin from The Strong Stoic Podcast.

Are the cardinal virtues of courage, temperance, wisdom, and justice enough to live our highest good? Is there a need for the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love? These are just two of the questions we explore in this wide-ranging conversation of In Search of Wisdom. In this episode, I welcome to the show two friends from The Walled Garden, Sharon Lebell (author of The Art of Living) and Simon Drew (author of The Poet & the Sage). As you’ll hear in the episode, Sharon and Simon have thought deeply about what it means to live a virtuous life, and I’m grateful they took the time to come on the show. In the conversation, we explore the questions, What is faith, and what’s the opposite of faith? How should we think about hope in daily life? Why do some philosophers see hope as something to avoid? What roles do our views and beliefs play in living virtuously? Wisdom in daily life and much more Although we covered much ground in the conversation, we only scratched the surface. Our goal is to connect again in the near future to explore the virtue of love — more to follow. Learn more about our guests: Sharon Lebell: You can learn more about Sharon’s writing, music, and work in the world at SharonLebell.com. Simon Drew: You can connect with Simon at TheWalledGarden.com and learn more about live events, philosophical mentoring, and much more. Follow us: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

On today’s episode, my guest is Prof. Emily Austin, the author of the new book Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life. Living for Pleasure is part of the Guides to the Good Life series by Oxford University Press. As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of the series. It is dedicated to the idea that philosophy can, as it was for hundreds of years in the ancient world – be a way of life. Prof. Austin’s book is another wonderful addition to the series. In the conversation, Emily and I discuss: Finding Philosophy Who is Epicurus (and why his philosophy matters today) Tranquility Pleasure Virtue Gratitude The fear of death Wisdom in daily life, and much more. Register for the free 5-Week Wisdom 101 Course, The Timeless Art of Leading a Life, starting on Wednesday (18 Jan 23 at Noon EST). The course consists of an email meditation every Monday and a live meetup every Wednesday at Noon EST. We are going to explore timeless perspectives, principles, and practices to help us live our highest good. You can learn more and register at Perennialleader.com/leading-a-life. Again, the course is completely free for listeners and subscribers of our daily newsletter (Perennial Meditations on Substack). I hope to see you there! Follow us: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In the episode, you’ll hear clips from some of my favorite conversations on Buddhist wisdom. The first portion of the episode comes from my conversation with Kevin Griffin (the author of Living Kindness), followed by my interview with Shaila Catherine (the author of Beyond Distraction). Then finally, the episode closes with a portion of my conversation with Nic Bommarito (the author of Seeing Clearly). The conversations explore a wide range of topics, Suffering Four Noble truths Training the mind, Seeing Clearly Memento Mori The Art of Wisdom and much more Support the Show: Subscribe to Perennial Meditations on Substack Read articles on Medium; become a member Signup for a free trial of Audible for originals, audiobooks, and podcasts

In today’s episode, my guest is Stephen Cope, the author of many books, including The Great Work of Your Life, Deep Human Connection, and, most recently, Dharma in Difficult Times. Stephen is a psychotherapist, Scholar-in-Residence at the renowned Kripalu Center, and the founder and former Director of Kripalu’s Institute for Extraordinary Living. In the conversation, Stephen and I discuss, The Call for Connection Loneliness and Belonging Contemplative Practices How to think about Love Wisdom in daily life and much more Stephen is a return guest on the show and one of my favorite people to have on the podcast. You can learn more about Stephen’s work in the world at Stephencope.com. 📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/searchwisdompod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/searchwisdompod Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Prof. Wendy K. Smith, the co-author of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. Prof. Smith is the Dana J. Johnson professor of management and faculty director of the Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Delaware. She earned her Ph.D. in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School, where she began her intensive research on strategic paradoxes—how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory, yet interdependent demands. In the conversation, Prof. Smith and I discuss, The Meaning of Paradoxes How to Use Both/And Thinking The Challenges of Navigating Paradoxes Wisdom in daily life and much more Learn more about Prof. Smith’s work at https://bothandthinking.net/. Follow us: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Support the Show: Subscribe to Perennial Meditations on Substack Read articles on Medium; become a member Signup for a free trial of Audible for originals, audiobooks, and podcasts