This blog is my attempt to reflect more often on how I live, and in that way, live the life of a modern stoic. What are you looking at? To what goal are you straining? The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately. You are arranging what lies in Fortune’s control, and abandoning what lies in yours. I decided to use latin for the text on the new coins: 'TEMPUS FUGIT' for 'Time Flies,' and 'MEMENTO MORI' for 'Remember Death. The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today. The obverse has my original skull design re-worked with more detail to represent death, and the escapement gear, hourglasses and an hour / minute track, to represent the passing of time. With the Latin inscription Memento Mori, which is an artistic or symbolic reminder. However, I would rather be morbidly realistic about my life and take action rather than put off that which truly matters to me. Design Specifications Designed from an old Indian Chief liberty coin. The back of the coin reads: “You could leave life right now.” What a reminder! Some may consider it morbid that I carry this reminder in my pocket, and I agree with them. Carrying a small object that implores me to STOP and pay attention to what is happening at this moment, and to remember that this moment could be my last. The word memento comes from Latin, literally ‘remember!’, imperative of meminisse. This amazing MEMENTO MORI Coin Display a message MEMENTO VIVERE which translate Remember that you have to live Design is in an unique 8 sided shape. 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 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).
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. In Meditations Marcus Aurelius wrote “You could leave life right now. Recently, I added mood tracking to my tea break since it seemed like a logical place for me to reflect on my mental and emotional state. Daily Stoic is excited to share the Memento Mori medallion. I alter/customize with unique patina service and finish.Around 10AM my coworkers will usually see me in our office lobby, reading a post from The Daily Stoic while enjoying a cup of tea. Sorry I am not taking custom orders/logos.Ĭoin designed and minted by Intalgio Mint.
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Orders over $35 from my shop qualify for Free Shipping! (USA only) Please allow 1-2 weeks to create and ship. He carries with him a coin that reads, memento mori, to remind himself he can die. The 2oz coin is the same diameter (39mm) and twice as thick as the 1oz. Bitcoin, Blockchain and Beyond The New York Times Editorial Staff. These WILL NOT fit into our Leather Coin Slips. Also, color will change based on angle held and lighting.
**Please note** - Each item is handmade to order and completely unique, so listing photos may not be the exact item you receive. These are modified art pieces and may affect the precious metal value. Silver coins are only finished WITHOUT CLEAR COAT and sent in a direct fit, airtight clear capsule. This coin medallion would also make a unique poker guard, EDC piece, worry coin, or fiddle coin.Įach piece is hand patinated and finished by hand. We believe there is a beautiful balance between accepting mortality and embracing life. We have added our own spin on the concept and included a new reverse side, Memento Vivere which translates to remember that you have to live. Memento mori (Latin: Remember that you have to die.) is the medieval Latin Christian theory and practice of reflection on mortality. Memento Mori = English Translation- Remember we all will die. There is a long history of Memento Mori reminders, including coins.
999 Fine Silver Round - Memento Mori & Carpe Diem Antique Forced Patina Challenge Coin.
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