Megan Rapinoe: What does happiness look like for you when life is going well?

Even more simply, you can ask yourself this question: "Do I truly care about equality for all people in this country?" If the answer is yes, then demand to be a better, more educated, more empathetic version of yourself. And demand the same of every single person you know.

Recorded First-person essay, The Players' Tribune, 6 October 2016 source ↗

Question What does everyone in your world seem to agree on that you think is wrong? Values & belief

I can understand if you think that I'm disrespecting the flag by kneeling, but it is because of my utmost respect for the flag and the promise it represents that I have chosen to demonstrate in this way. When I take a knee, I am facing the flag with my full body, staring straight into the heart of our country's ultimate symbol of freedom — because I believe it is my responsibility, just as it is yours, to ensure that freedom is afforded to everyone in this country.

Recorded First-person essay, The Players' Tribune, 6 October 2016 source ↗

Question In the last five years, what new belief, behaviour, or habit has most improved your life? Daily life

I am kneeling because I have to do something. Anything. We all do.

Recorded First-person essay, The Players' Tribune, 6 October 2016 source ↗

Question Which quality in your friends matters most to you? Relationships

Humor and honesty. And, like me, they always think the unnecessary last drink is a great idea.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 1 July 2020 source ↗

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