Scott Perry explores how acknowledging life's finite nature, drawing on Marcus Aurelius and stoic philosophy, clarifies purpose and aligns your actions with virtue. The practice of memento mori—remembering you die—is the starting point for living meaningfully.
The art of living. What does that mean to you? What it means to live well and how one does it are central preoccupations of most ancient philosophical and spiritual disciplines. Despite the lack of a definitive answer, we don't talk much about the art of living well these days. Why is that? Hey, I'm Scott Perry, Chief Difference Maker at Creative on Purpose, where we help people like you craft the life of your dreams in the second half of life. I think the art of living begins by embracing that life ends. Here's a quote by Marcus Aurelius about that: "Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what is left and live it properly." Marcus had some specific ideas for what he meant by "properly"— concepts like living in accord with nature and a life in pursuit of virtue. That are difficult to summarize succinctly. That said, starting with one's ultimate end in mind seems like a suitable place to begin a discussion of what the good life really means. How might practicing a little more memento mori—remember you die—help you live more purposefully today? Ready to go further? You can explore the values of purpose in Creative on Purpose's free mini-course, The Power of Purpose, You'll find it at creativeonpurpose.com. Be well, do good, have fun.
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