Meditation Archives - Poet | Musician | Philosophical Mentor | Creativity Mentor https://www.simonjedrew.com/tag/meditation/ Simon Drew is a philosophical mentor, poet, musician, and author. Sat, 08 Jan 2022 03:02:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.simonjedrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Favicon-Simon-Drew.png Meditation Archives - Poet | Musician | Philosophical Mentor | Creativity Mentor https://www.simonjedrew.com/tag/meditation/ 32 32 Pairidaēza Suite https://www.simonjedrew.com/pairidaeza-suite/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:32:14 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=41294 Pairidaēza Suite by Simon J. E. Drew Prologue The musician, like the poet, looks within and without, and tells the story of what he sees. The musician, like the seer, reveals unto the masses the secrets which were once hidden. The musician, like the philosopher, discovers the commonalities which flow through all things, and sees […]

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]]> Who was Seneca and Why Should We Study Him? https://www.simonjedrew.com/who-was-seneca-and-why-should-we-study-him/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:15:55 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=39859 In this series, join Simon Drew as he dives deep into the writings of Lucius Annaeus Seneca – the renowned Stoic philosopher, politician, and playwright. In this episode Simon gives a brief overview of Seneca’s life, and he sets the scene for the episodes to come. Become a patron at patreon.com/simonjedrew/ to support Simon’s work […]

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]]> Sharon Lebell | Stoicism & Buddhism https://www.simonjedrew.com/sharon-lebell-stoicism-buddhism/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=38099 Sharon Lebell is a philosophical writer and musician from Northern California. Her book, “The Art of Living”, is a collection of modern translations of some of Epictetus’ best teachings that has served as a source of inspiration for Stoics all around the world for over 20 years. BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Sharon-Lebell/e/B000AR8A5U%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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]]> Paul Hannam | The Wisdom of Groundhog Day https://www.simonjedrew.com/paul-hannam-the-wisdom-of-groundhog-day/ Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=38100 Paul Hannam | The Wisdom of Groundhog Day About Our Guest Paul has over 30 years of experience in organisational psychology, leadership and personal development. His insights are based on expertise in the theory and more importantly the practice of high performance. He taught at Oxford University, and has four books published. He has also […]

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]]> Jonathan Pennington | Theology & The Wisdom of the Bible https://www.simonjedrew.com/jonathan-pennington-theology-the-wisdom-of-the-bible/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=38097 Jonathan Pennington | Theology & The Wisdom of the Bible About Our Guest Jonathan T. Pennington is currently Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Director of Research Doctoral Studies at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA).  He earned a B.A. in History as well as a Teaching Certificate from Northern Illinois University. He received the […]

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]]> Scott Aikin | Seneca Outdoing God, Hellenistic World Views & Practicing Virtue https://www.simonjedrew.com/scott-aikin-seneca-outdoing-god-hellenistic-world-views-practicing-virtue/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:46:00 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=38098 Scott Aikin | Seneca Surpassing God, Hellenistic World Views & Practicing Virtue About Our Guest Scott F. Aikin is an American philosopher and Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he also holds a joint appointment in Classics. He earned an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Montana in 1999 and a Ph.D. […]

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]]> Dirk Mahling | Fate, Providence, the Soul & Universal Nature https://www.simonjedrew.com/dirk-mahling-fate-providence-the-soul-universal-nature/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=38096 Dirk Mahling | Fate, Providence, the Soul & Universal Nature About Our Guest Faculty member at the College of Stoic Philosophers (FCSP) Professor Emeritus, Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA Fulbright Scholar Licensed Psychologist, Germany Licensed Autogenic Training/Meditation Councellor Go-Dan (5th degree black belt) in Aikido, Instructor Certified Advanced Hanggliding Instructor; USHGA Officer of […]

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]]> Piotr Stankiewicz | Negative Visualisation, Creativity & Social Media https://www.simonjedrew.com/piotr-stankiewicz-negative-visualisation-creativity-social-media/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=38101 Piotr Stankiewicz | Negative Visualisation, Creativity & Social Media About Our Guest Piotr Stankiewicz is a philosopher, author, and promoter of reformed Stoicism. He’s the author of Does Happiness Write Blank Pages?, On Happiness and Artistic Creativity, Manual of Reformed Stoicism and other books. He writes in English and Polish, he is a member of the Modern Stoicism team. […]

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]]> Mid Year Review + 15 Lessons Learned so far in 2020 https://www.simonjedrew.com/mid-year-review-15-lessons-learned-so-far-in-2020/ Sun, 05 Jul 2020 03:10:08 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=38078 Mid Year Review + 15 Lessons Learned so far in 2020 15 Lessons Learned so far in 2020 1. I’ve learned that the goal of our study of philosophy is not to live in the way that they taught, but to think in the way that they thought. Anyone can follow a 10-step program, but […]

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]]> Fiona Simpson | Saving the Mooloolaba Spit & Encouraging Community Involvement https://www.simonjedrew.com/fiona-simpson-saving-the-mooloolaba-spit-encouraging-community-involvement/ Sat, 27 Jun 2020 01:56:27 +0000 https://www.simonjedrew.com/?p=37856 Fiona Simpson | Saving the Mooloolaba Spit & Encouraging Community Involvement About Our Guest Fiona Stuart Simpson is an Australian politician serving as Liberal National Party (LNP) member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, representing Maroochydore. Simpson served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 2012 to 2015 and further served as the Deputy […]

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