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Who’s Been Your Greatest Inspiration Throughout Your Life and Why?

By: Caitlin Goebel (View Profile)

Every night I come home and turn on the evening news. At times it seems the world is in devastation and destruction. But today, and in the past, there have been individuals that have inspired and motivated me about what tomorrow will bring.

The greatest inspiration in my life was one of the actions Eleanor Roosevelt took as the First Lady. When she heard that the Daughters of the American Revolution were not letting Marian Anderson, an African American, sing at Constitution Hall, the First Lady removed any affiliation with the organization and then arranged for Ms. Anderson to sing at Lincoln Memorial. She could have ignored what was happening but she chose to take a very public stand on the issue. 

We all can be inspired when hearing the stories of people who have done something out of the ordinary in this world. Is there someone who has inspired you and why?  Join the chit chat. 

The giveaway ended May 23rd, but you can still add your story to this chit chat. Look for more giveaways and stand by for an announcement about our winner.

My dad has been my greatest inspiration throughout my life, by his example I learned not to judge other people and to be fair minded to everyone. My dad was always the voice of reason when things upset me. He was always my superman and still is at 88 years old.
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My grandmother. She had a hard life. Her marriages didn't turn out the way she thought. Her family suffered through many bad times and still she remained giving, loving and almost serene. I loved her very much and miss her every day of my life.
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I am my greatest inspiration. I pretty raised myself and I turned out pretty good. I work hard, give 150% in everything I do, am extremely giving, tough yet firm. I have survived cancer with really no support from family and friends. I live with ongoing illness and stay strong. I forgive, love, laugh and accept things as they are. most of all, with all I've endured, I still believe there is hope and goodness in the world.
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I have to agree with the earlier poster who said Oprah. It's so inspirational for me to see a African American women to come from nothing, be sexually abused, and then go on to do so much. If she can do it anyone can.
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My mom is my greatest inspiration because of her independent spirit.
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my mom. she is kind, caring and compassionate.
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I would have to say my husband. He is the kindest, most hard-working man I know. Thank you!
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My great inspiration would be my grandmother. I spent much time with her when I was a child and she intiilled a lot of good values and her faith into my life. I am very grateful to her for the time she spent with me - I learned so much from her.
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One of the greatest inspirational people to me is Oprah. She share's her wealth to help others.
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My best friend from high school has always been a major inspiration. She helped me to find my spirituality and encouraged me to be a vegetarian.
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