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Seneca on knowing when to step in (or step back)

1 week ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti

Never stop learning how to live!Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) learn how to live. Listen onApple Podcasts,Spotify, orYouTubeWelcome to another episode of Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 104, and we are exploring timeless questions related to public life. Should you speak up or remain silent?
🖼️ Plotinus on Withdrawing Into Yourself, Freedom, and Cicero on Happiness

1 week ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti

Never stop learning how to live!The “Monday Muse” is a weekly collection of reminders, insights, and maxims on the art of living. The term “muse” has two meanings: (1) a state of deep thought; and (2) a source of inspiration. May the following (in a small way) be a source of contemplation and wisdom to live your highest good. The Greek philosopher Plotinus (c. 204—270) on the withdrawing into yourself:Withdraw into yourself and look.
Epictetus on turning life into practice

2 weeks ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti

Never stop learning how to live!Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) learn how to live. Listen onApple Podcasts,Spotify, orYouTubeWelcome to another episode of Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 102, and weâre exploring how to turn life into practice.
đď¸ The Self, Shadow, and Sage

2 weeks ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti

Dear fellow travelers, A quick note: Thank you for participating in this new seriesâKnow Thyself. If you missed volume one, read it hereâThe Philosophy of Desire. As always, if you have questions or thoughts, please feel free to share in the comments!Be wise and be well. Never stop learning how to live!The âKnow Thyselfâ series explores philosophy, theology, and psychology for insights on the art (and science) of self-awareness.
Seneca on the limitless nature of virtue

2 weeks ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti

Never stop learning how to live!Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) learn how to live. Listen onApple Podcasts,Spotify, orYouTubeWelcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). Today marks Day 101, and we are revisiting Seneca to explore the boundless nature of virtue.
Think Like a Monk: A Monastic Guide to Life

2 weeks ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti

Never stop learning how to live!Join the search! Perennial Wisdom (formerly In Search of Wisdom) is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode explores philosophical and spiritual traditions in search of practical wisdom for modern living. Listen onApple Podcasts,Spotify, orYouTubeIn this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we turn to monks and the monastic life for wisdom.
Marcus Aurelius on training the mind

2 weeks ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti

Never stop learning how to live!Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) learn how to live. Listen onApple Podcasts,Spotify, orYouTubeWelcome to another episode of Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). We’ve reached Day 100, and we’re exploring what it means to train the mind.
🖼️ The Philosophy of Attention, Taking Risks, and the Wisdom of Polarities

2 weeks ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti

Never stop learning how to live!The “Monday Muse” is a weekly collection of reminders, insights, and maxims on the art of living. The term “muse” has two meanings: (1) a state of deep thought; and (2) a source of inspiration. May the following (in a small way) be a source of contemplation and wisdom to live your highest good. The French philosopher and historian Pierre Hadot (1922—2010) on the philosophy of attention:Attention (prosoche) is the fundamental Stoic spiritual attitude.
Merton on Knowing Beyond Knowing

2 weeks ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti

Never stop learning how to live!“Musings from Monks” is an occasional series exploring insights from monks, mystics, and martyrs—designed to be an invitation to the art of contemplation. May these prompts and practices (in a small way) be a source of wisdom and insight for living a contemplative life. In this edition of “Musing from Monks,” we turn to the American Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915—1968) to learn about the art of knowing beyond knowing.
A Stoic Guide to Anxiety with Brandon Tumblin

3 weeks ago | perennial.substack.com | J.W. Bertolotti |Brandon Tumblin

Never stop learning how to live!Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) learn how to live. Listen onApple Podcasts,Spotify, orYouTubeWelcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)! Brandon Tumblin (host of The Strong Stoic), a friend and fellow practicing Stoic, joins me in this episode.