A THOUGHT FOR THE DAY...

AbuTominaga said:
It depends on the perspective.

waking up everyday remembering the fact that we're mortal & here for a limited time, makes lots of things seem trivial. Things that otherwise might have had a big impact on us in terms of stress and so on.

It makes us value the joys in life but also not get too attached as we know we're not taking anything to the grave. It makes us also wake up from our day to day programming. Most of us are programmed to perceive ourselves as immortals...i'll do this next year...I'll get this n that.... most of us do not want to be awakened to the fact that Hey...you and I will die. it's inevitable! 🙂

I say make the best of it. serve as many people as you could. enjoy simple things. swipe oud like there's no tomorrow -(you're not taking anything to the grave.)


I personally see this as a motivator to fulfill one's purpose in this finite amount of time.
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The Victorians used the idea of MEMENTO MORI to remind themselves to savor life. (Latin for 'remember that you [have to] die') It only lasted a few decades. They dedicated jewelry and keepsakes to that sentiment. The lover's eye of a dead husband or wife, lockets of hair, of the beloved included along with pictures of the dead (family), a tear drop.
 
PersonelHigh said:
The Victorians used the idea of MEMENTO MORI to remind themselves to savor life. (Latin for 'remember that you [have to] die') It only lasted a few decades. They dedicated jewelry and keepsakes to that sentiment. The lover's eye of a dead husband or wife, lockets of hair, of the beloved included along with pictures of the dead (family), a tear drop.
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I have a pendant with that written (skull and bones type of design). I got introduced to memento mori through a Swedish band back in the 90s. Memento mori indeed, but also, carpe diem. They go hand in hand 👌🏼
 
Your life is short. You have no clue when this ride will end. Stay present and live fearlessly.

Good day ❤️
 
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