Growing Up, Who Was Your Role Model?

Hi kenshin, my role model for me came naturally, as I wasn't even aware of what a role model quite meant at the time. I did know that she was someone very near and dear to my heart. I am happy to hear that your father was truely an inspiring man who made a positive impact in your life. I also agree that with jesus, all things are possible and very much real and alive! This is my beliefs anyway as well as yours. I do however, understand how celebrities could be a role model for some, as I have heard some very heart felt stories. Even though some people are famous, it doesn't change them from being human and sharing some of the same experiences as we do. Alot of them have worked very hard in their lives to be where they are today. They never gave up, and to me, that's a very strong person. Yet, I can see your point of view as well. I just try my best to look at everything in a positive light.

Well done jenac. I appreciate your reactions as well as effort in looking at some things I mentioned as positive. I came to realize that what you said was true. Some of those celebrities did really strive to achieve the things they possess now.

Hi JenAC! Yes, I really know those two even if one of them is just fictional I used to follow Lea Salonga's movies and tv appearances. Just seeing her face inspired me to be a modest lady who would be ready to face the world!

Hi girl_thinking, Wow, you have had some very strong role models in your life. I never thought to look up to actors, but then again, I wasn't one to follow television as a child. This could ecplain why I'm not much into these days, but i do love watching movies with my kids. You were really into these role models I can tell, as you know the names and creators of each and every one of them! I am not as good with remembering names but if they mean that much to you, I guess they would be hard to forget. I see how relating to these people also helped you grow. it's nice to relate to others and share common stories with them. Thanks for sharing your story; It was very beautiful!

Hi celticeagle, Your post is very interesting to me, as I have never heard anyone say that their role models were characters from books and movies. You know, that is very unique and inspiring to me. I could understand how these people have inspired you! I remember seeing the same exaxt paper dolls for sell once on a site I purchaced many items from. Of course they were outdated, but the were in perfect condition. It would have been a perfect gift for a collector or someone that wanted to relive the memories. Role Models can be whom ever you feel has inspired you in some way. It really sounds like you have so much fun reading about and watching these characters! The people I look up to, as far as celebrities are the people who have made a difference in others' lives too. The ones who give back to their fans and who donate to charaties. I also love it when they adopt kids. You know, my kids are my inspriation to be a good person. I am role models to them and they already tell me, "Momma, when I grow up, I want ot be just like you." It makes me feel so good...well, beyond good! I feel fantastic! Thanks for sharing with me!

Hello whatrow, Wow, your story brought tears to my eyes, as I can so relate to you. God is the best role model that life can offer, in my opinion. I too had a rough upbringing as a child. I am so very happy that you had a wonderful church to attend, most importantly, you had God in your heart and people around you to help you keep believing. You took it upon yourself to get involved and make sure you had stayed close to God. Yes, it does help in hard times, but he is their through good times as well. I applaud the ones who helped you grow and improve yourself. Some people do change after time you know? Or is it that we thought of them as being such wonderful, flawless creatures, only to realize they too were not perfect and made mistakes in life? Maybe if we look at things from their prespective, it wouldn't bring us down so much, as you say your role model had become different than what you had remembered from childhood. I had a story like yours. My role model was so incredibly strong, believed in the same polotics as I did and she was a very good mother to her kids. To this day, I remember so very much. But my thoughts of her have changed greatly. It's not that she is a bad person or did anything wrong, it's that I thought of her as such this strong person, when she couldn't even stand by myside and be there for me growing up. I thought she must have loved me a great deal, but I was wrong! So, so wrong. Thanks for sharing your story with me. It truely touched my heart!

Hi xblitzx, I can see how you could relate to those music artists that actually write their own lyrics, as some of their experiences may relate to your own. Thanks for sharing!