What is 'Memento Mori?"

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Memento Mori-(Latin: remember you will die)--is the ancient practice of reflection on our mortality that goes back to Socrates, who said that the proper practice of philosophy is “about nothing else but dying and being dead.”
In his Meditations-essentially his own private journal-Marcus Aurelius wrote that “You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” That was a personal reminder to continue living a life of virtue NOW, and not wait. The French painter Philippe de Champaigne expressed a similar sentiment in his painting Still Life with a Skull, which showed the three essentials of existence - the tulip (life), the skull (death), and the hourglass (time). The original painting is part of a genre referred to as Vanitas, a form of 17th century artwork featuring symbols of mortality which encourage reflection on the meaning and fleetingness of life.
The Stoic finds this thought invigorating and humbling. It is not surprising that one of Seneca’s biographies is titled Dying Every Day. After all, it is Seneca who urged us to tell ourselves “You may not wake up tomorrow,” when going to bed and “You may not sleep again,” when waking up as reminders of our mortality. Or as another Stoic, Epictetus, urged his students: “Keep death and exile before your eyes each day, along with everything that seems terrible- by doing so, you’ll never have a base thought nor will you have excessive desire.” Use those reminders and meditate on them daily-let them be the building blocks of living your life to the fullest and not wasting a second.

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He dropped the coin

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but did he died?

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he may die he may drop the coin. nothing is certain.

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Ik i saw it too 😂

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Hahaha I'm dying.

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Amor fati

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(0:05) A man who truly practices what he preaches. He remembers that he will die. He doesn't let dropping the coin control his mindset. He embraces this moment regardless. Momento mori. Amor fati.

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When I think the people I love are gonna die or I'm gonna leave them, no matter how much I'm angry at them, I forget and only feel love for them

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Persona 3 in a nutshell

[@MagnificentMercer]

A memento mori is an artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death. The expression 'memento mori' developed with the growth of Christianity, which emphasized Heaven, Hell, and salvation of the soul in the afterlife

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Well guys, the end is here... *Unus Annus...* *#MementoMori*

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The end is almost here my friends in 11 days we will understand the true meaning of death memento mori unus annus.

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:(

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Unus annus

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ADRIAN CHRISTOPHER yes

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Unus Annus

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Unus annus

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And...

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Oh my god this was one year ago

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Short, clean and straight to the point! I like it!

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Unus Annus

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Memento Mori. Unus Annus.

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Unus Annus

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Unus annus

[@joyfulsavage9905]

Thanks, it's a good reminder for sure. A mantra to refocus you, so to speak.

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long live cayde

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The best bet he ever lost.

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That coin looks dope tho I'd get myself one

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Unus annus

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Unus Annus...

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A man asked the Messenger: "Who is the most wise of people O Messenger of Allah?" He replied: "The one who remembers death most often and the one who is well-prepared to meet it; these are the wise; honorable in this life and dignified in the Hereafter." [Ibn Majah,Tabarani]

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May Allah bless you

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Unus Annus

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Ay Unus Annus fans where you at

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Hello yes I am part of this cult

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Unnas Annus

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Oh that's what it is... I've seen it your stories on Instagram and photos. Didn't question it and thought hmm that looks cool

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I came from Dead by daylight. I love when cry baby survivor mains leave the game when I bring in a Mori.

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Lmao, moris suck though. So does BNP.

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hows your moris now? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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I got mine 2 days again. It is a beautiful coin and is very motivational.

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Ryan hasn't aged well these past 6 years.

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I got my first tattoo inscribed as memento mori

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I will soon

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I’m getting one in October

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Who came here for lamb of god?

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I came from Persona 3.

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Powerful.

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Who came here becuase you watched lemony snickets series of unfortunate events.

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Mac Miller?

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Virtue's Last Reward in a nutshell

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Unus Annus Unus Annus

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Any log fan here?

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0:06 drop lol

[@agauerm]

I would buy this, but would not carry with me... I don´t wear in my body (clothes, tattoos, accessories, etc.) anything with death symbolism on it, as it attracts death. Would leave that in a regularly accessed drawer at home.

[@daveyt4802]

How to think about it right seems to be the toughest thing. If you live long enough you will understand.

[@Sam.Cordaro]

Google this phrase and listen to the pronunciation so you can actually pronounce this correctly and not sound silly.

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Is there a book you would recommend for some that is just learning about the Roman Empire? Something that gives a history of the many roman emperors?

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Anybody knows where I can buy that coin he's showing?

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"Memento Mori" - Biggus Dickus

[@Jaeyxxi]

i memorized memento Mori from something to come to realize i remember it from a series of unfortunate events

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00.06. Looses coin..the coins used later are all fakes.

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Lamb Of God brought me here.

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I am considering getting one of these but I want to know what it is made out of?

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I came here from info wars (b4 2011)

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Phahahah Why did he drop the Coin?

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It the dumbest thing when it with a OEM titan

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I wish it was shorter honestly

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I came from Ichika Nito

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THANK YOU.

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Great book collection.... do you have a list of books you recommend.

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[@MarvinCRKL]

Can someone explain the meaning of the rose in the coin?

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it represents life - as the skull represents death and hourglass represents time.

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I'm eternal , my body will be die.!

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You are eternal(i disagree). Your body is mortal your soul is eternal.(correct)

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I came from destiny

[@remc0s]

I bought two of these coins. One for my collection and one to always carry around in my pocket. 💀

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Man i find it disgusting you're selling these coins for somuch.

[@marty8341]

Value is subjective I personally found it worth the price

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Boo

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Stop being poor ?

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@@kayna3023 Stop wasting money?

[@marksherry6885]

If your disgusted mint your own and sell them for cheaper. Complaining with out out a solution. Is called whinning. I thought the price was a little high but i treated my self and bought one.