Handmade and casted in the USA, this double sided vintage-style sterling coin features a ship in full sail surrounded by a compass border on one side, and a relevant quote from Seneca on the other side: "If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable."

Seneca's quote spoke to us on a personal level, as we have all experienced the desire to implement a change or set out on an adventure but have struggled with setting specific goals. All the motivation in the world is effectively useless without an objective in mind - "no wind is favorable" indeed. And as Seneca is subtly implying, all that inspiration may wither and die without a target to give it substance, and from there it is easy to all into listlessness and despair. In much the same way that intention is nothing without action, ambition needs purpose before it can build any real momentum.

The ship in full sail is a beautiful sight and represents a quest that is well underway. We added the compass border to drive home Seneca's point that while movement is well and good, it is meaningless without direction or destination. Pairing these two images is meant to serve as an encouragement to choose your goal and let your motivation fill your sails to speed towards it.

We appreciate the dual nature of this juxtaposition of ideals, and enjoy the visual representation of its corresponding quote. Wear this pendant with the same side always presented to a viewer, or switch between the two sides depending on which aesthetic you prefer for the day.