Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's Q&A repeatedly uses this prompt, sometimes dropping 'living' while retaining the same comparative judgment.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗
The Buddhist monk Tapa Snim I met in Burma in 2007, all of whose earthly possessions he carried in a small bundle slung on one shoulder.
Greg Norman, for the way he handles winning and losing.
Gabby Giffords. She’s a survivor of gun violence and a relentless champion of sensible gun safety measures.
Brian May, because of his love of wildlife and love of music. He’s a kind, gentle soul.
Following the Zen proverb: you should sit and meditate for 20 minutes; if you’re too busy, then you should sit and meditate for an hour.
Picnicking on the Downs with my family and dog – birds singing, sea sparkling, and mobile switched very firmly off.
People remember how you make them feel more than they remember what you say or do.
Today’s children and young people – we’ve let them down by not doing more to prevent the nature and climate crisis, and left them such a huge responsibility.
I very often set my heart on things – and if they don’t happen, I’m not great at dealing with disappointment.
For making a difference.
Jess Phillips, Kellie Maloney, Liz Jones, George H. W. Bush, Andrew Marr, Tina Brown
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