Episode 1440 Queen Elizabeth II — My Person of the Century: A Tribute to Humility

Hosted by Murray Stewart, this episode is a personal tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, named by Murray as his person of the century so far. He reflects on her lifelong humility, dignity, and the quiet strength she embodied despite great wealth and global prominence. Murray weaves together vivid personal anecdotes that illustrate the overwhelming power of nature — a childhood moment at Taronga Park Zoo when a giraffe lifted him from his feet, a frightening run behind a bull named Sugar on his hobby farm in the Hunter Valley, and a night on the Great Ocean Road when he felt the ocean’s deep, growling power. These stories serve as concrete reminders of how small we are beside nature’s forces. The episode explores how those encounters with animals and the sea shaped Murray’s view on humility, respect, and the human tendency to arm ourselves to bridge the gap between our frailty and nature’s strength. He urges listeners to reflect on their own experiences and to follow the example of Queen Elizabeth II by remaining humble and respectful in the face of greater forces. This is a solo episode (no external guests). Episode 1440 is produced by Blind Magic Communications and closes with Murray’s invitation for listeners to reflect on humility and the lessons nature teaches us.