Ode to Seneca
Ode to Seneca Study Lucius Annaeus Seneca, if you must study a man. Study his life to learn the trials of a Sage. Study his Epistles to see a great man sewing righteous seeds among men. Study his Consolations to see wisdom in action. Study his Natural Questions to see a fine soul at play. Study his Tragedies to taste the fruit of […]
My Art, Codified
My Art, Codified I play music like I write poetry; The Spirit guides, and I am guided. I practice philosophy like I play music; Much folly with brief spells of wisdom. I compose music like I act in life; I play the wildflowers. I live as I write; I do not lord it over myself. […]
We, the Sun, & I
We, the Sun, & I We We look out, and we are looked upon. But always we. We see, and we are seen. But always we. We search, and we are searched. But always we. We find, and we are found. But always we. We listen, and we are listened to. But always we. We […]
The Skies of Winter
The Skies of Winter I. I love the skies of winter, So honest, crisp, and clear, And better yet are skies of June Than other times of year. II. For they reflect the sun and earth With mastery, truth, and care, Painting vivid strokes of red and gold Throughout the silent air. III. I love […]
Rise
Rise 1. On a dark and frosty meadow ‘Fore the dawning of the sun, Wild caribous are calling, For their day has just begun. 2. A cool breeze gently shifts the trees As mountain birds are waking. A golden hue now pierces night As distant stars are fading. 3. The sun now slowly rises Giving […]
The Mystic
The Mystic 1. The energy is thick today; It does not know what it wants. 2. And the sea is violent and choppy, And it does not know where the wind is pushing it. 3. And the clouds are scattered and confused, For they do not know what they want to be. 4. And a […]
Introducing The Poet & The Sage
In this episode Simon Drew introduces his first published book, The Poet & The Sage, which is now available for pre-order at thewalledgarden.store/products/copy-of-the-poet-the-sage. About the book: The Poet & The Sage is an esoteric work of deep symbolism and archetypal metaphor. Delivered through the time-tested language of poetry and prose, The Poet & The Sage […]
Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantakos | The Circles of Concern
In this episode Kai, Leo and Simon discuss the Stoic principle of the circles of concern. To hear the entire conversation, including the Q&A with other Patreon members who were also in attendance, go to patreon.com/simonjedrew/. About Kai Whiting: Kai Whiting is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism based at UCLouvain, Belgium. He Tweets @kaiwhiting and […]
John Kobik | Living with Purpose and Finding Your Chi
In this episode, Simon speaks with John Kobik — host of the Chi for Yourself Podcast. About John: For 47 of his 70 years, John Kobik has been connected to “the media.” When he was 8 years old he knew what I wanted to do with his life. He began in radio, but he’s also […]
Sharon Lebell | Rescuing Philosophy from the Philosophers, and Virtue from the Sanctimonious
In this episode, Sharon and I discuss our new Patreon/Podcast collaboration: The Walled Garden. This is an idea that we’ve been mulling over for a few months now, and it’s time to spill the beans! You can follow along with new fortnightly episodes at patreon.com/simonjedrew/ About Sharon Lebell: For over 25 years Sharon Lebell’s international […]