Pneuma by Daniel Finneran

The marrow–be it of a bone or of a book–is the deepest, healthiest, most sought-after thing that we can nourish ourselves with. 

It is the hidden flake of gold, the buried piece of diamond for which we all dig–than which every lustrous rock and special stone is far less valuable. 

In this episode, we draw our inspiration from the great French Renaissance writer, François Rabelais. 

In his immortal book, “Gargantua”, Rabelais compares a dog (crowned by Plato as the animal kingdom’s most “philosophical” creature) who is in hungry pursuit of bone marrow, and a human’s attempt to get at the marrow of wisdom. 

The aim, in both cases, is to get to the marrow of life–for the nourishment not only of the body, but of the soul as well. 

What do you think? 

Do you like bone marrow? 

Comment with your opinions below! Or send me an email directly at pneuma.finneran@gmail.com

Be sure to “like” this episode and to share it with a loved one and friend. 

You can also check out my other channel, finneranswake, on which I host stimulating long-form conversations. 

Blessings! 

What is Pneuma by Daniel Finneran?

Mindfulness for the Thinking Mind.

A soothing, soporific voice with which to calm and center yourself.

Episodes on themes as diverse as walking, sleeping, stretching, anxiety, worldly possessions, positive affirmations, lunch hours, and morning commutes. Meditations and sleep stories for every occasion at any stage of life.

From Shakespeare to the Stoics, Coleridge to the Platonists, the Buddha to the Transcendentalists, we'll borrow our wisdom from the best who have ever thought, and strengthen our minds with their collective genius.

I hope you enjoy this content!

Please subscribe to this channel, share it with friends, and email me with suggestions, comments, or thoughts at pneuma.finneran@gmail.com