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What is Memento Mori?
Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning "remember you must die." Far from being morbid, this ancient practice has helped people live with greater intention, gratitude, and purpose across cultures and centuries.
From the Stoics of ancient Rome to Buddhist death meditations, from Mexican Día de los Muertos to Tibetan contemplative traditions—diverse cultures have recognized that awareness of mortality can transform how we live.
Moment draws from philosophers, artists, and spiritual leaders who have wrestled with life's deepest questions, offering daily prompts for reflection and presence.
Make Every Moment Count
Our time is fleeting, but we unintentionally waste it. Before we realize it, our lives have passed us by. Moment is designed to help you become aware of your most precious asset: time.
Count Every Moment
See your lifespan, including your remaining years, based on actuarial data. Measure the time you were given with the people and pets you love to help you keep life in perspective.
Reminders Where You Need Them
Beautiful widgets bring Moment to your iPhone and iPad's Home Screen. See a countdown of your lifetime and daily quotes to inspire reflection.
Always Within Reach
Lock Screen widgets keep your life progress visible at a glance. Whether checking the time or unlocking your phone, Moment's gentle presence reminds you to stay mindful throughout your day.
Carry Wisdom Forward
Every day, Moment surfaces a timeless quote on life, time, or mortality. The quote serves as the seed for a micro-journaling prompt, asking you to reflect on themes such as presence, loss, gratitude, compassion, and forgiveness. A few lines are enough to slow down, gain perspective, and carry the thought into your day.
“Life is short. That's all there is to say. Get what you can from the present—thoughtfully, justly. Unrestrained moderation.”— Marcus Aurelius
“Life is short. That's all there is to say. Get what you can from the present—thoughtfully, justly. Unrestrained moderation.”— Marcus Aurelius
Make Every Moment Count
Our time is fleeting, but we unintentionally waste it. Before we realize it, our lives have passed us by. Moment is designed to help you become aware of your most precious asset: time.
Count Every Moment
See your lifespan, including your remaining years, based on actuarial data. Measure the time you were given with the people and pets you love to help you keep life in perspective.
Reminders Where You Need Them
Beautiful widgets bring Moment to your iPhone and iPad's Home Screen. See a countdown of your lifetime and daily quotes to inspire reflection.
Always Within Reach
Lock Screen widgets keep your life progress visible at a glance. Whether checking the time or unlocking your phone, Moment's gentle presence reminds you to stay mindful throughout your day.
Carry Wisdom Forward
Every day, Moment surfaces a timeless quote on life, time, or mortality. The quote serves as the seed for a micro-journaling prompt, asking you to reflect on themes such as presence, loss, gratitude, compassion, and forgiveness. A few lines are enough to slow down, gain perspective, and carry the thought into your day.
Moment is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store
Backed by Research, Rooted in Tradition
Moment integrates modern psychology and ancient contemplative traditions that encourage people to remember their mortality.
Research shows that reflecting on death can actually increase happiness, deepen gratitude, and help people focus on what truly matters. Studies have found that contemplating mortality can make people more attuned to positive emotions¹, motivate prosocial behavior like helping others², and even improve health choices³. And the reflection practices can be simple: journaling, meditation, or small reminders.
Traditional practices like Buddhist maranasati (mindfulness of death) or the Stoic habit of memento mori aren't meant to be morbid. They are timeless ways to sharpen appreciation for the present. Contemporary studies of death-focused meditation confirm that it can reduce death anxiety and increase mindfulness and self-compassion⁴. Long-term studies have also shown that rituals like grave visitations are linked to lower depression and apathy in older adults⁵.
Moment builds on this lineage, using small, structured reflections to create awareness of life's impermanence, break through distractions with urgency, and impart clarity, presence, and meaning.