2007-01-25 05:48:53 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Be serious.
2007-01-25 05:49:31 · update #1
Be serious.
2007-01-25 05:51:25 · update #2
My father is my greatest inspiration. I look up to him because not only did he adopt me, my older sister, and my younger brother, but also adopted 3 other siblings from a different family. And although we are not his biological children, he raised us as if we were. I never felt like he treated us any differently than he would his biological children, had he had any. He suffered a lot to make sure that we children had everything we needed to be happy. He is a great dad and a great person for what he has done for us. If it wasn't for my dad, I don't think I would be the person I am today. I am grateful for my dad, who is the number one inspiration in my life.
2007-01-25 06:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by flaquita4vida 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 92 year old grandmother. She had 5 children of her own and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after the 4th was born and told she wouldn't live to be 50. Obviously doctors don't know everything.
After raising her children, she raised 3 of her grandchildren, including me and was in a wheelchair most of the time, but did housework and cooked and everything - as good as people who walked. She also took care of her own mother and uncle after her father died. So, at times, there were as many as 9 people in her house since he died while her children lived at home.
She is the most amazing person I know. She is kind, gentle and has no harsh words for anyone. She can't get up and down by herself anymore, due to the advanced MS, but her mind is still sharp and she is still the inspiration of my life.
2007-01-25 05:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by The Nana of Nana's 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I work for a non-profit organization and one of our clients, Jeremiah, is also a close friend to me. He is 28, in a wheelchair, his family is poor, and he is constantly battling heart attacks and has had two strokes so far. He has hardly any muscle strength but rather than sit and mope he works tirelessly to put on a bowling tournament to raise money for our organization. He is absolutely my inspiration. He has taught me that no matter how sh!tty things are in my life, I can persevere.
2007-01-25 05:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by Pirate Hooker 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being in the presence of a person who had been a 'nobody special' (ie, struggling single parents, senior citizens) who rose above challenges/hurdles life threw at them and made their children and/or grandchildren proud.
2007-01-30 03:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God, India Arie, Ben Carson, Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Tiger Woods, My grandmother, my grandfather, my parents, and my sis.
2007-02-01 14:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by bluesunflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like arp2007 said "think of being broke"
I hate being broke and that gives me a lot of "inspiration".
2007-02-01 22:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by Old man wrench 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend Ian because he is a perpetual optimist and the most open-minded straight guy I've ever met in my life.
My friend Danny because he is practical and honest.
My friend Larry because he is self-less.
My sister because she will set you straight when you go astray.
My brother because he supports his girlfriend and their daughter and is there financially and emotionally for them.
My ex because he helps me with my taxes and has helped me grow as a person.
2007-01-25 05:54:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The certain knowledge that one day I have to leave this life and I want somebody to benefit before I do, and even after if possible.
2007-01-31 18:38:39 · answer #8 · answered by brotherjonah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Children. They inspire me to do the best i can.
2007-01-25 05:56:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Dalai Lama.
2007-01-25 05:54:06 · answer #10 · answered by Tearjerker 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋