Heaven, My Inspiration
Essay by review • March 28, 2011 • Essay • 525 Words (3 Pages) • 1,185 Views
What is a role model? According to The Pocket Oxford Dictionary, the definition for role model is "a person on whom others model themselves." A role model is an important person who has an important role in society. He is an example to his people; everyone wishes to follow his example and to be like him in order to possibly have the same fate that he has.
My own idea of a role model is someone we look up to and get inspiration from throughout our lives. I suppose I could say someone famous or someone with more age experience than myself, has had the most influence on my life, but it wouldn't be exactly true.
The person who has had the most profound impact on my life is not older than myself, and in many ways she is not wiser than myself, and she certainly isn't famous, yet. But she is a very special human being. This person has taught me more about life and its meaning than anyone else has ever done. The most valuable of her lessons has been to be yourself and enjoy yourself while doing it.
Before she came into my life I was a typical worker bee. My daily life consisted of going to work, parties, and eating and sleeping. I spend a large part of my time chasing after the invisible ideal of happiness. I didn't do anything for anyone but myself, and my personal pleasure. I was happy, or at least I thought I was.
From the moment I beheld this person, my entire perspective of the world changed. She brought a new meaning to life and how to live it. The small pleasures we all take for granted in everyday life, now became larger and more meaningful. Laughter and smiles became a thrill that brought heat and warmth. Tears and anger, became minor details, that could only be held onto for a small amount of time.
Through out the 17 years we have spent together, she has taught me courage, trust, kindness, and responsibility. She has taught me tolerance for others who have not found this kind of love, she has taught me to be an adult.
This person is wise for her years, and yet also naÐ"Їve. She makes mistakes, but she tries to correct them as soon as possible. She is not too caught up in herself that she cannot ask questions and explore the answers. She has taught me about life and gave me the nerve to explore the endless possibilities that are available to me. She has convinced me to take risks, and not be frightened of the outcome. She
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