MEMENTO MORI-
These are limited edition. When they sell out, they will not be remade.
“Let us prepare our minds as if we’d come to the very end of life. Let us postpone nothing. Let us balance life’s books each day. … The one who puts the finishing touches on their life each day is never short of time.”
It is reminders like this one that we desperately need in our own lives—a thought or an idea that we’d rather ignore, do everything to avoid and pretend is not true. Most often, our ego runs away from anything that reminds us of the reality that sits at odds with the comfortable narrative we have build for ourselves. Or, we are simply petrified to look at life’s facts as they are. And there is one simple fact that most of us are utterly scared to meditate, reflect on and face head on: We are going to die. Everyone around us is going to die.
Such reminders and exercises take part of Memento Mori—the ancient practice of reflection on mortality.
This brooch is an exact replica of one from the 1800s in my collection. I made it for those like me, whom would love to wear them but fear damaging their historical integrity. So that’s where this beautiful piece comes into play.
approx 2 inches across and 1.5 wide. A beautiful conversation piece.
comes in its own box with unique label.
