Very Interesting take on the one guarantee everyone has, DEATH!! It's quite refreshing to see someone write about such a sensitive topic and write about it more lightly. I learnt something new, reading obituaries is both motivating and a reminder of all the accomplishments (or even some life lessons) of an unknown soul.
Thanks for the kind words! You make a really powerful point. There’s something special about reading the words of someone who wrote about their life—knowing it’s what people will read after they’re gone. It will be read… they just won’t be around to see it. It’s only a matter of time.
Might sound like a strange question, but which obituaries have had the biggest impact on you personally?
What a great one - love all the quotes! I always - nearly every day remind myself of Seneca’s phrase on “Memento Mori”, which Ryan Holiday emphasizes much about in his books, it’s those 2 words that - translated mean “remember your death” which sounds morbid but it’s really just a reminder that we’re not here forever and we need to remember that everyday can be our last - especially these days I reckon. 🙏
Very Interesting take on the one guarantee everyone has, DEATH!! It's quite refreshing to see someone write about such a sensitive topic and write about it more lightly. I learnt something new, reading obituaries is both motivating and a reminder of all the accomplishments (or even some life lessons) of an unknown soul.
Thanks for the kind words! You make a really powerful point. There’s something special about reading the words of someone who wrote about their life—knowing it’s what people will read after they’re gone. It will be read… they just won’t be around to see it. It’s only a matter of time.
Might sound like a strange question, but which obituaries have had the biggest impact on you personally?
What a great one - love all the quotes! I always - nearly every day remind myself of Seneca’s phrase on “Memento Mori”, which Ryan Holiday emphasizes much about in his books, it’s those 2 words that - translated mean “remember your death” which sounds morbid but it’s really just a reminder that we’re not here forever and we need to remember that everyday can be our last - especially these days I reckon. 🙏
Thank you, Nikki. I have heard of Ryan Holiday's work and the whole Stoicism movement; thank you for piquing my interest again! I will look into it.
Expertly said. It may be harsh and morbid, but it is the only truth. Being actively aware of it sparks a sense of urgency that nothing else can