- What is your idea of perfect happiness? “”We are healed of a suffering only by experiencing it to the full.” –Proust. Well, that is no answer to happiness. Unless, perhaps, happiness arrives once we clear away the pain. In a physical sense, utter happiness would be found in a log cabin, tucked deep in a forest, with water and mountain views. In an emotional and spiritual sense it would be me curled up with someone who would love to share their mind. A moment of sheer bliss imagining such a place and time. The magic is that it could and just might happen!
- What is your greatest fear? “He sat there silent, watching their love expire.” –Proust. I truly believe a soul that resembles mine exists. I think I found that soul. I know I have found that soul. I also realize my greatest fear, of never being able to seal our souls as one, also exists. And I sit silent, waiting for a day to come, to prove me wrong.
- What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? “We are all of us obliged, if we are to make reality endurable, to nurse a few little follies in ourselves.” –Proust
- What is the trait you most deplore in others? “We are all of us obliged, if we are to make reality endurable, to nurse a few little follies in ourselves.” –Proust
- Which living person do you most admire? None at present. No one comes to mind.
- What is your greatest extravagance? To spend time on the ocean waves, rolling into the deep.
- What is your current state of mind? Pondering. Not because of this questionnaire. But rather realizing how close to the end I have dared. And how I have wandered into the desert as well as exited the grief ensued.
- What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Love. It never completes the task.
- On what occasion do you lie? Whenever possible, to avoid knowing myself. The kindest surface is a polished mirror.
- What do you most dislike about your appearance? My frown. I rarely wear it.
- Which living person do you most despise? Politicians and their supporters. The only person worth honoring are those with hands that heal and silent tongues.
- What is the quality you most like in a man? Vulnerability. Optimism.
- What is the quality you most like in a woman? Optimism. Courage.
- Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Hmm… I wish I knew more answers.
- What or who is the greatest love of your life? The people who bare all and trust me.
- When and where were you happiest? As a child, daydreaming in the grassy fields. Or in my bedroom, under a blanket tent.
- Which talent would you most like to have? To not give a damn.
- If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? To speak up without worry.
- What do you consider your greatest achievement? I pursued my passions late in life!
- If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be? Dancer.
- Where would you most like to live? Near a body of expansive water.
- What is your most treasured possession? My seashore finds.
- What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Trying to recall my brother when we were young. He is gone and I miss him everyday.
- What is your favorite occupation? Mindfulness Coach and Expressive Artist.
- What is your most marked characteristic? Selfless.
- What do you most value in your friends? Honesty and closeness.
- Who are your favorite writers? Wally Lamb. Patrick McGrath. Fellow WP bloggers.
- Who is your hero of fiction? The man who never doubts.
- Which historical figure do you most identify with? Joan of Arc.
- Who are your heroes in real life? Anyone who takes a chance.
- What are your favorite names? Raina. Eli. Two children never born. They live on in my heart.
- What is it that you most dislike? Life. It is completely unfair.
- What is your greatest regret? My crushed dreams of dancing because my mom refused to pay for lessons or drive me to practice.
- How would you like to die? In my sleep. Unaware of the sorrow left behind. My three children forever on my mind.
- What is your motto? Church is poetry. Poetry is life. A life well lived.
Now your turn! Consider Proust’s questions and answer honestly in a blog post, linked to my post. Or comment below. Getting to know you is time well spent. Cheers 🥂!
I am going to tackle this today Jeanne 🙂
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Yeah. I really look forward to reading your answers. I like how you put “tackle it” as the operative word. Tackle indeed! 🙂
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Intrigued enough to try answer this one and shall soons I can, thanks 🙂
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Wonderful! Look forward to reading..
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Saved till later, I may answer ✌️📖☀️
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Oh I do hope!! If you have time.. 😽🕯❄️💎🕊
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