📝📜 Daily Journal Prompt 68

Subject: Embracing Mortality - Lessons from Memento Mori

Hey Friends,

Welcome back 👋

Today, we're venturing into a subject that's often avoided in our quest for eternal youth and immortality - death. Inspired by the concept of Memento Mori, we're exploring why acknowledging our mortality isn't just inevitable, but also enlightening.

Memento Mori, a Latin phrase meaning 'remember you must die', has been a philosophical cornerstone across cultures and epochs, reminding us of life's transience and the importance of living meaningfully.

In the philosophy of Memento Mori, a compelling question arises: If you could live forever, free from the inevitability of death, would you choose to do so, as forsaking the natural cycle of life and death? This question, a modern spin on the ancient philosophical debates about mortality and immortality, prompts us to reconsider our understanding of life and death.

The essence of Memento Mori is that true fulfillment comes not from denying death but from acknowledging it. It's in the face of our mortality that we find purpose, appreciate the present, and truly connect with the essence of life. Even in the face of death, there's an opportunity for growth and personal development. So, instead of fearing death, we should learn to accept it, understanding that it's an integral part of our human journey.

This brings us to today's journal prompt. In the spirit of Memento Mori,

Think about a time when you've been acutely aware of your mortality. How did it influence your understanding of life and purpose? Would you choose an eternal life of constant pleasure over your real life with its inevitable end? Reflect on these questions, and remember, it's through these introspective moments that we truly grow.

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts and reflections, so feel free to share them in the comments below.

Until our next adventure, continue to embrace the call of courage!

With all my heart

Your Friend, Austin ❤✌

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