Memento Mori Copper Coin-A favourite reminder of Stoic philosophy to be Present.

Memento Mori is a Latin phrase that translates to "remember that you must die."

A favourite of Stoic philosophy, it’s a reminder of the inescapability of death. It’s not intended to be morbid—rather to clarify, illuminate, and inspire. A reminder of the precious nature of time.

The general idea of recognizing your mortality has been around for millennia.

The phrase itself is believed to have originated in the Roman Empire. After military victories, the heroes were paraded through the streets on chariots. They may have felt like Gods...

But the Romans would place a person in the chariot whose sole responsibility was to whisper in the hero's ear throughout the parade: "Respice post te. Hominem te esse memento. Memento mori!" Translation: "Look behind. Remember you are mortal. Remember that you must die!"

Humans are inclined to hide from our mortality—to push it away from our minds. And this logic needs no explanation—the uncertainty and finality of death can range from unsettling to