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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.

05.23.2008 Report
My greatest inspiration has been my mother in law. She taught me how to cook, how to clean and how to raise a family. I am forever grateful to her.
05.22.2008 Report
My parents inspired me. My dad was a hard working man who taught me to love learning at an eary age. My mom has devoted her entire life to helping others and she is the most patient person I have ever met.
05.22.2008 Report
My Dad has been inspirational to me. As time goes on, I'm realizing more and more how he approached raising a family and having a career, and how I understand and can learn from those choices.
05.22.2008 Report
My grandmother was the biggest inspiration in my life. She always had so much faith in me and thought I could do anything that I put my mind to. She always thought I was the smartest one out of all her grandkids and she was such a good role model for me. She also provided me with so much good advice over the years. I only wish I could be half as successful as she was in her life as a nurse, wife, and mother. Even though she has been dead for ten years, I still ask myself whether or not she would approve of my actions at certain times and I strive to be a person she would be proud of.
05.22.2008 Report
I am a writer. I am an aspiring career writer, meaning I hope to one day earn a living writing. My writing is important to me, not only because of my need for self-expression but it is my legacy to make a difference in the world in which we live. Since 1995, I’ve bounced from low paying job to low paying job and sometimes in between, no job. I work with children and I love what I do. Much of my writing is about children. Even when I don’t have the finances to pay my rent on time, I have hope, promise and inspiration. I have a “shero” and her name is J.K. Rowling.
05.22.2008 Report
My greatest inspiration is Jesus. In Him I find hope, forgiveness, compassion and love. He is my prince of peace!
05.22.2008 Report
My Grandpa - a great example from being a hard worker to helping lead me to Christ.
05.22.2008 Report
The person who was my greatest inspiration in life was President John F. Kennedy. He may not even have been the inspiring person that he was made out to be, but at the vulnerable age of 12 I took his charisma to heart and let it symbolize for me the hopes and dreams of a strong America, a good and free country. High idealism indeed. It affects me even today as I stand firm in my hopes against failing odds that we can become all that we want to be.

05.22.2008 Report
With all the survivors, fighters and overcomers in my family, I am almost embarrassed to admit that its been a friend who has been most influential in my life. My best friend moved from California to where i live in MS, when we were in elementary school. I had the view of life being a big tragic, eternal struggle, with all the health, financial and mental problems my family members were battling. She came along with her sunny attitude and contagious optimism and gave me another way of looking at myself and environment.
05.22.2008 Report
My biggest inspiration has come from George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg. Their movies came to my attention when I was about 12 years old, and they changed my life. I realized that people could make a living by being creative and telling stories. It's still a dream of mine to be a professional writer, but even so, I don't know if I would be where I am today or be married to my wonderful husband if I hadn't become a film aficionado.
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