The Mindset Mentor Memento Mori: Ancient Secret to Living a Great Life
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Aug 21, 2025 Explore the ancient practice of Memento Mori, which encourages living with urgency and purpose. Reflect on how confronting mortality can transform life priorities and boost appreciation for fleeting moments. Gain practical tools for mindfulness, from emotional expression techniques to the empty chair practice. Learn how embracing this perspective fosters deeper relationships and authentic living. Ultimately, it’s about prioritizing what truly matters and inspiring meaningful actions that enrich both your life and those around you.
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Mortality As A Wake-Up Call
- Memento mori means 'remember you must die' and aims to wake you up from autopilot.
- Stoicism uses death-awareness to increase presence and acceptance of what you can't control.
Funeral Drive Prompted Impermanence
- Rob describes passing a funeral and noticing thousands of headstones which triggered a conversation about impermanence.
- The moment reminded him and his family that everyone will die and everything is impermanent.
Death Gives Life Meaning
- Mortality gives life shape and urgency; without an end life would lack climax and meaning.
- Using death as a lens can make choices and priorities more meaningful.
