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Memento Mori
The ancient practice of meditating on mortality to live more fully.
Created March 22, 2026
Updated March 24, 2026
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Memento Mori is a Latin phrase meaning “remember that you will die.” In stoic philosophy, it serves as a meditative practice to maintain perspective and urgency in living a virtuous life.
Practice
The Stoics, including Marcus Aurelius, used memento mori as a daily reflection:
- To avoid procrastination on meaningful work
- To release attachment to material possessions
- To deepen gratitude for the present moment
Related Concepts
- Negative Visualization — imagining loss to appreciate what you have
- Amor Fati — loving one’s fate, including mortality