The question
What lesson has mattered most in your life?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
Verbatim recurring item in The Guardian Q&A; two fully readable publisher-hosted respondent pages establish institutional recurrence.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Offer kindness always.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2025 source ↗
A close, loving family and work position in society which is meaningful, which is about making the world a better place rather than getting a bigger - having a bigger bank account.
Whenever things seem absolutely terrible, to see that you’re alive and that’s all that matters.
Block out the noise and trust your gut.
The best way to spend time is to waste it.
The three things I strive for are authenticity, presence and empathy. You’d have to ask my loved ones if I’m pulling them off.
Mornings. Playing music, fresh coffee, dippy eggs and soldiers, my girlfriend – what’s not to love?
Learning to get back up.
A good listener.
My sister. She is the most loving, positive and generous person I know.
Having music for limbs.
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