Memento Mori !

Memento Mori or "Remember that you have to die". You have to feel it. It's a calling. I could not put it better. Being in competitive corporate culture, one forgets this so often. The thing that put this notion in my head is my reading on Stoicism and this fabulous painting which explains (Thank you Daily Stoic for this !).

This landmark painting called "Still Life with a Skull" by Philippe De Champaigne constitutes the three essentials - tulip(life), skull(death) and hourglass(time). What holds on to you is the skull and if you notice closely, the hourglass as the real dynamic part. The skull looking at you gives the message that you are it in a future time frame with the hour glass being the reminder. However, it should not be taken on a depressing note. On the contrary, it should send the message that life should be lived to the fullest and that valued for others as well. Thankfully, I have been on a digital detoxification drive allowing me to have some time to have reflections on my own. If you have a love/passion, give it the time it needs. Life is short as the Stoics say. Make full use of what is gifted to you. Enjoy the "present".