Season 2 Episode #17 The Bread Crumbs of Life with Simon Drew!

Send us Fan MailSeason 2 Episode # 17 Simon Drew coming from AustraliaYou can find Simon at simonjedrew.com or via his Instagram @simonjedrew and please make sure to listen to his podcast The Walled Garden.Simon is an Australian philosophical mentor, poet, author, musician, and photographer.  He received his Bachelor of Music Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and is currently studying for a Master of Divinity at Trinity College.   Simon is well known for his work with the Practical Stoic Podcast, which has since evolved into The Walled Garden.   Simon finds great satisfaction in helping artistic and creative clients to think differently about the creative process, the philosophical and theological implications of artistry, and the role of the artist in culture at large. Inspired by his creative heroes, as well as by his own experience as a creative artist, he helps clients get the most out of their gift, and to overcome major personal objections while creating the conditions for their talents and gifts to shine.  Speaking of gifts and shining, Simon’s authored his first book, The Poet and The Sage  - congrats on so many fronts and for the hard work and dedication to being a student of life… Simon, welcome to the show!TOTD – “No one can live happily who has regard for himself alone and transforms everything into a question of his own utility,” wrote Seneca in 63 AD (Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger)In this episode:What was life like growing up?Your Life’s Essential IngredientsJazz Music and Trumpeter… what do you love about musicYour love of poetry and where do you find the inspirationStoicism – the endurance of pain without the display of hardship or complaintSeek Truth, Love Wisdom, Cultivate Virtue, Imitate the DivineIn looking at the challenges of the world today, if you had to solve them with character values, what values would a SAGE choose for humanity moving forward?Known as the intrepid soul traveler… explainHow incredible is it that we can read a piece of literature and have it ignite a spark in us to take action today…What is in our control and what is notLegacy Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.