What Vanitas Art Knows About Death - and Living Fully

What can a 1600s Dutch painting featuring a skull, a fading flower, and a ticking clock teach us about our daily choices? In this episode we explore the art genre of vanitas and the powerful concept of memento mori—the intentional reminder that our time on earth is finite. We break down the meaning behind these symbols and why they still matter today. Rather than inspiring fear, these classical masterpieces were designed to offer clarity. By placing beauty, wealth, and pleasure directly along...