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Who Inspires You?

On one of the radio shows last week they were talking about people who’ve inspired us. Some of the callers spoke about their parents or another relative. Teachers and coaches were mentioned as were great leaders in history. It got me thinking.
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Several people come immediately to mind.

My first grade teacher, Alice Leiniger. She thought I was smart and had great potential. Because she believed in me, I believed in myself and strove to do the best job possible.

My mother who always thought I could do what I set my mind to do. But yet, if I didn’t want to set my sights too high, that would have been okay with her. She epitomized what unconditional love was all about. The crazy thing was, she grew up in a family where she didn’t feel valued. She told me she vowed that her children would always know how much they were loved.

Now, I turn to some strong women in history. Helen Keller. Eleanor Roosevelt. Mary Pickford (actress and founder of United Artists). All of these women inspire me. Not because they were perfect, but because they stood for something and made a mark on history.

How about you? Who has inspired you?

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  1. Shana Said:

    I was always inspired by Dian Fossey. I admired her dedication and hard work saving mountain gorillas. It cost her her life.

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  2. Amy L. Said:

    My children… No matter how bad my day is and no matter how good it is or how many times we have burned frozen pizza or homemade fried chicken w/mashed potatoes and gravy, they love me. They think I’m wonderful. They get bigger and smarter and stronger every day and I’m apart of that. How can I not be inspired?!?!?!?!?

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  3. Cindy Kirk Said:

    Shana,

    I’d forgotten about Dian Fossey. Another strong & wonderful woman.

    Amy L.

    What a wonderful comment. You’re right…how could you not be inspired!

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  4. Emily McKay Said:

    Amy, what a great response! Very true and very wise.

    As for other people who inspire, I’m inspired by people who work hard, particularly in a creative field. And particularly the people who have long careers. You know those people who are able to reinvent themselves.
    Think about Phil Collins, for example. Okay, I don’t particularly love his music, but he’s done so many different things. Pop music, movie themes. It’s amazing. Clearly he works hard. I find that inspiring.

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  5. Mary M Said:

    I’m inspired by a 95 year old family member who still finds abundant blesings and sends us all a Christmas letter every year.

    Cindy and Shana, I like your choices of inspirational figures in history. I would include the Bronte sisters who wrote even when they could only be published under male pseudonyms and Rosa Parks for courage.

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  6. Cindy Kirk Said:

    Mary M,

    Warmest wishes to your 95 year old family member!

    Thanks so much for mentioning the Bronte sisters and Rosa Parks. Both definitely deserve to be recognized!

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