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How does one live a good life? What is the good life? The Stoic philosopher Seneca wrote to a friend (nearly two thousand years ago), “No one ever became wise merely by chance.” But how does one actually become wiser? I’m J.W. Bertolotti, and these are the types of perennial questions that interest me. You might know me from In Search of Wisdom, Perennial Meditations, or the Perennial Leader Project. If not, to put it simply, I’m someone curious about life — trying to follow the adage: “One should never stop learning how to live.” For much of my adult life, I served on active duty in the U.S. military and was fortunate to see many places and work alongside extraordinary people. Today, I dedicate much of my time to searching for wisdom (and chasing my kids around!). Thank you for reading; I hope you join us in the search for wisdom! Source

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šŸ–¼ļø Losing Yourself, Sufficiency, and the Buddha on Restraint

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Never stop learning how to live! The ā€œMonday Museā€ is a weekly collection of reminders, insights, and maxims on the art of living. The term ā€œmuseā€ 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 unhappy person is one who has become a stranger to himself. ā€” SĆøren Kierkegaard, Either/Or Are you truly happy?
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Seneca on guarding the mind

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By J.W. Bertolotti
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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, orYouTube Welcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 120. Step into a crowded marketplace—or scroll through your social media feed.
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Marcus Aurelius on the only thing that matters

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By J.W. Bertolotti
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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, orYouTube Welcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 119. You can endure cold or heat. You can push through fatigue or face your own mortality. You can be ignored, mocked, or praised.
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👁️ Presence is the Path

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By J.W. Bertolotti
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Dear Fellow Travelers, Today’s meditation explores our perception of time and marks the final volume of the “Know Thyself” series. For everyone who has been following along, thank you for joining me. I hope you've found some valuable insights and ideas to incorporate into everyday life. If you missed any of the previous volumes, you can catch up here: The Philosophy of Desire (Vol. 1), The Self, Shadow, and Sage(Vol. 2), The Wisdom of Wonder (Vol. 3), The Art of Rationality (Vol.
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👁️ Love is the Practice

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By J.W. Bertolotti
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Dear Fellow Travelers, As a reminder, the “Know Thyself” series is intended to explore the art of self-awarness, you can catch up on previous volumes here: The Philosophy of Desire (Vol. 1), The Self, Shadow, and Sage(Vol. 2), The Wisdom of Wonder (Vol. 3), The Art of Rationality (Vol. 4), Making Sense of Emotions (Vol. 5), The Paradox of Uncertainty (Vol 6), and Wisdom is the Way (Vol. 7).
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Marcus Aurelius on what is to be prized

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By J.W. Bertolotti
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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, orYouTube Welcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 117. What are we really seeking? Respect? Approval? A round of applause?
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Never stop learning how to live! Perennial Wisdom is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode explores philosophical and spiritual traditions for universal truths and enduring ideas to help you (and me) never stop learning how to live. Listen onApple Podcasts,Spotify, orYouTube In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we discuss why we often struggle to see ourselves or life clearly, and how to calm restless minds while examining our perceptions and our place in the cosmos.
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Cicero on the common good

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By J.W. Bertolotti
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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, orYouTube Welcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 116. What is virtue worth if it never leaves your heart or your mind? If it never shows itself in the world, what good is it?
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The Wisdom of Humility, Being Grateful, and the View from Above

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By J.W. Bertolotti
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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 highest manifestation of life consists in this: that a being governs its own actions.
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Seneca on the art of friendship

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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, orYouTube Welcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 115. What if happiness isn’t something you can keep to yourself? What if the best way to live for yourself is to live for others?
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