The UK has been overwhelmed with the sad news of the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
I’ve held back from posting because most of what can, or could, be said has already been covered in newspapers, magazines, and TV shows.
However, I came across one of her quotes that resonated with me, and I felt sharing it was a natural way for me to pay my respects.
“Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.”
The Queen’s role was laced in pomp, ceremony, and duty. Despite this, she implored others to not take things, or themselves, too seriously. I enjoyed seeing this advice in action. For example, her 2012 entrance to the Olympic Games with James Bond, or when she appeared on camera earlier this year with Paddington Bear—hiding a sandwich in her handbag prior to her Jubilee celebrations. In this quote she also acknowledges how easy it is to be wrong, and encourages and attitude of humility and curiosity rather than a know-it-all arrogance.
Here’s to you, Your Majesty! Thank you for a life well lived!