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Memento Mori: Living Fully
With Mark MathewsMemento Mori: Living Fully is a four-day guided course exploring how awareness of mortality can become a practical tool for clarity, presence, and meaningful living. Drawing on Stoic philosophy and gentle reflective practices, this course helps you use the reality of impermanence not as something to fear, but as a way to sharpen attention, release what does not matter, deepen gratitude, and live in alignment with your values. Each day includes a short teaching and a guided exercise or meditation, designed to be calm, grounded, and emotionally supportive. You will be guided to reflect on how you spend your limited time, how you relate to others, and how you want to show up in your own life, without judgement or pressure to change everything at once. By the end of the course, you can expect to: Feel more present in daily life Let go of unnecessary worries, resentments, and distractions Appreciate what you have while you have it Make clearer, values-led choices about how you live This course is not about being morbid or dwelling on death. It is about waking up to the life you are already living, and learning how to meet it with greater honesty, care, and intention.
A gentle, practical look at how embracing impermanence deepens presence, clarifies priorities, and inspires intentional living.
About this course
Memento Mori: Living Fully is a four-day guided course exploring how awareness of mortality can become a practical tool for clarity, presence, and meaningful living. Drawing on Stoic philosophy and gentle reflective practices, this course helps you use the reality of impermanence not as something to fear, but as a way to sharpen attention, release what does not matter, deepen gratitude, and live in alignment with your values. Each day includes a short teaching and a guided exercise or meditation, designed to be calm, grounded, and emotionally supportive. You will be guided to reflect on how you spend your limited time, how you relate to others, and how you want to show up in your own life, without judgement or pressure to change everything at once. By the end of the course, you can expect to: Feel more present in daily life Let go of unnecessary worries, resentments, and distractions Appreciate what you have while you have it Make clearer, values-led choices about how you live This course is not about being morbid or dwelling on death. It is about waking up to the life you are already living, and learning how to meet it with greater honesty, care, and intention.
Meet your Teacher
Mark Mathews is a creative director and musician who has spent years exploring personal growth through yoga, meditation, and healing circles around the world. Navigating a busy and demanding life led him to develop practices that help manage stress, pause, and reconnect with oneself. His guided sessions support listeners in slowing down, noticing patterns in their thoughts and behaviours, and cultivating self-awareness. Drawing on his creative and life experiences, Mark offers a compassionate, grounded, and practical approach to reflection, helping people find clarity, calm, and insight in everyday life.