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'Memento Mori Ergo Carpe Diem'

'Memento Mori Ergo Carpe Diem'

The Power and Poignancy of Embracing Life's Transience

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Alejandro Betancourt
Jun 19, 2023
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“He who postpones the hour of living is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses.” — Horace

Ah, “This Is Us,” the emotional rollercoaster that has me sobbing and questioning my life choices. It’s a TV series that excels at revealing the beauty and pitifulness of ordinary moments, reminding us that everyday experiences often make up the tapestry of our lives.

The Latin phrase “Carpe Diem,” or “seize the day,” found a place in its dialogue. This phrase, thrown into the melting pot of raw emotions and heartfelt narratives, nudges us to contemplate our lives.

Are we spectators or active participants in our stories?

Are we seizing our days, or are we allowing them to slip through our fingers, lost in the pursuit of ‘someday’ or ‘tomorrow’?

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