This is the mark of perfection of character - to spend each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, laziness, or any pretending.”
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 7.69
Perfection is impossible, as is sagacious enlightenment, but we hold “perfection” and “sagacity” and “enlightenment” as ideals for which we’re constantly aiming. However, even though they were unattainable, the ancient Stoics continued to pursue these impossible states of consciousness, these idealistic goals. Why?
Because today could be their last, and if they were “caught” not trying in each moment to be their best, they’d believe they’ve failed at life.
525,600 minutes. That’s a lot of opportunity to practice Memento Mori each year. That’s a lot of opportunity to measure our lives.
How are we measuring our days?
(See y’all tomorrow)
Because today could be their last, and if they were “caught” not trying in each moment to be their best, they’d believe they’ve failed at life.
525,600 minutes. That’s a lot of opportunity to practice Memento Mori each year. That’s a lot of opportunity to measure our lives.
How are we measuring our days?
(See y’all tomorrow)
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