Perennial Wisdom

By: Perennial Leader Project
  • Summary

  • Perennial Wisdom (formerly In Search of Wisdom) is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Join the search with J.W. Bertolotti (creator of the Perennial Meditations newsletter) to discover practical wisdom from philosophical and spiritual traditions. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.
    J.W. Bertolotti
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Episodes
  • The Philosophy of Gratitude - An Ancient Guide to a Grateful Life
    Feb 8 2025

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    In this episode of the Perennial Wisdom podcast, we search for insights into the nature of suffering, gratitude, and the good life. Expect to learn why the Buddha said, “Life is suffering,” along with what philosophers and theologians can teach about gratitude and meditating on one’s life.


    📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaZDnvNAuwQ&t=23s

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    💀 Subscribe to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.


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    🖇️ Stay Connected:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods

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    🦉 Additional Resources:

    • Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archive
    • Listen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts
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    15 mins
  • The Paradox of Emotions - Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good
    Jan 31 2025

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    In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we explore the paradoxical lessons on the nature of emotions. Expect to learn why “negative” emotions are not obstacles to the “good” life. The problem with psychological rigidity and the wisdom (and practice) of being open to life.


    📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdfQJbusyxA

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    💀 Subscribe to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.


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    🖇️ Stay Connected:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods

    ---

    🦉 Additional Resources:

    • Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archive
    • Listen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts
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    14 mins
  • "How to Live to Oneself" | Bonus Contemplation with Montaigne
    Jan 26 2025

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    In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, I share a short guided contemplation inspired by the Essays of Michel de Montaigne. It's part of a new series on the podcast and the Perennial Meditations YouTube Channel.

    📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN9pA_P38JE


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    💀 Subscribe to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.


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    🖇️ Stay Connected:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods

    ---

    🦉 Additional Resources:

    • Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archive
    • Listen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts
    Show more Show less
    6 mins

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