Hero worship
By kathryn
@countryrose (242)
Phoenix, Arizona
December 12, 2015 4:42pm CST
We tend to have role models at different stages in our lives. Thinking back, what role model most impacted your life? I always wanted to be like "Gidget" from the TV show back in the 60's. She al ways seemed like she had a fun life. In my 20's and my 30's, my role model was the singles pastor at my church. He was instrumental in directions for my life. A parental figure that I could count on. Now, I have several role models as I admire different aspects of their life but, I know we can guide others but putting people on a pedestal is not wise.
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Dec 15
For me it is people like Oprah and Dolly Parton. Women who have been poor and became successful. I admire them both.
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@countryrose (242)
• Phoenix, Arizona
13 Dec 15
I admire both of these women. They are truly an inspiration.
@velvet53 (22533)
• Palisade, Colorado
15 Jan 17
@countryrose I sure do remember him. Oh, those good ole memories.
@countryrose (242)
• Phoenix, Arizona
15 Jan 17
I loved Gidget. She seemed to be living a life that seemed a lot of fun. But that's tv for you. Not reality for everyone. I loved the Beach Party movies with Frankie and Annette. Remember Eric Von Zipper. He was hysterical.
@the_thinker (340)
• India
13 Dec 15
My role model is Sir Charlie Chaplin but I dont worship him.
I believe - if we want to worship some personality, we should worship inherent qualities and not the person himself.
@countryrose (242)
• Phoenix, Arizona
15 Jan 17
I agree that we concentrate on the qualities not the person. And also to separate the person from the public image. Everybody is human and their public image may be nothing like the person.
