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WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? I always admired strong women. Growing up I loved watching Marlo Thomas in That Girl, the Mary Tyler Moore show and Candice Bergen as Murphy Brown. What do they have in common? They were all intelligent women, independent, funny and SINGLE. Hmmm perhaps they weren't the best choices for me to admire.  All kidding aside, they were women I looked up to. On a personal level, I look up to my sister. Without any help, she did well for herself. She bought a house and car and has a good job. She's been a wonderful sister and a great . After I grew up, my parents inspired me. My dad was very brave when he found out he was dying. I admired his strength and courage until his dying breath. My mom learned to walk again, after her benign brain tumor took away her ability to walk. She had the tumor removed and in her 80s DID learn to walk again. My mother is a strong, determined woman and I will always be amazed by how well she overcame what was thrown at her. Who has inspired you?    Elaine Shuel |
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I guess the guy I was most inspired by was the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Growing up I would devour his books, they were great stories and I wish there were some that I hadn't read. But alas, I've read them all! Alfie...
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It would have been James in the Bible, describing the utopia of inter-personal relationships. Beyond that the vision of Bill Gates is very inspiring. Elizabeth Warren seems to connect with the conscience of America and I have admired the incredible life of Jerry Brown. Another who inspires me, also a man with a vision and a sense of fairness is Michael Moore. If there is one American who other than criminals who I feel represents the absolute worst it would be Sean Hannity...a terrible, arrogant human being who has been a national disgrace.  You've obviously been inspired by several people who are very different.Elaine Shuel
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I guess the guy I was most inspired by was the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Growing up I would devour his books, they were great stories and I wish there were some that I hadn't read. But alas, I've read them all! Alfie... Elaine Shuel
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Terrific answer, Pat, thank you. How terrifying it must have been when that old patient died while feeding her. You definitely should have been told it wasn't your fault. Your answer reminded me of my math teacher, when I was growing up in Montreal. He used to call me "little red". I was good in math and he always encouraged me. He was also the school principal. He made math so much fun. He brought in math games to teach us and make it enjoyable at the same time. He was the perfect teacher. Elaine Shuel
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Toss up between my mom and dad. They both REEKED of integrity, and when I grew up I realized that required them to have immense courage to do it. Dad has a slight edge for the joy he got from thinking deeply, and openness to consider other viewpoints. I have known hundreds of people after that who inspired me, but if it weren't for my mom and dad I'd never have noticed the value in others. GBU all, and thanks for letting me reminisce about mom and dad. I still miss them. Gavin
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There are probably many people who inspired me. Firstly my parents instilled in me to do my best they were proud of what I did in my life. I recall an instructor I had when I did the Dale Carnegie course. He encouraged me every week of the course as he knew how difficult it was for me. Public speaking wasn't my thing and we had to give a speech every week. At the end of the course he congratulated me for finishing the course and getting my certificate.
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Toss up between my mom and dad. They both REEKED of integrity, and when I grew up I realized that required them to have immense courage to do it. Dad has a slight edge for the joy he got from thinking deeply, and openness to consider other viewpoints. I have known hundreds of people after that who inspired me, but if it weren't for my mom and dad I'd never have noticed the value in others. GBU all, and thanks for letting me reminisce about mom and dad. I still miss them. Gavin Your parents obviously instilled in you great values.  I realized something after reading what you wrote. In my mind, I was thinking about who inspired me while growing up. I should have added that my parents inspired me beyond my childhood. My dad was very brave when he found out he was dying. I admired his strength and courage until his dying breath. My mom learned to walk again, after her benign brain tumor took away her ability to walk. She had the tumor removed and in her 80s DID learn to walk again. My mother is a strong, determined woman and I will always be amazed by how well she overcame what was thrown at her. Elaine Shuel
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Toss up between my mom and dad. They both REEKED of integrity, and when I grew up I realized that required them to have immense courage to do it. Dad has a slight edge for the joy he got from thinking deeply, and openness to consider other viewpoints. I have known hundreds of people after that who inspired me, but if it weren't for my mom and dad I'd never have noticed the value in others. GBU all, and thanks for letting me reminisce about mom and dad. I still miss them. Gavin  I updated my post because of it.Elaine Shuel
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There are probably many people who inspired me. Firstly my parents instilled in me to do my best they were proud of what I did in my life. I recall an instructor I had when I did the Dale Carnegie course. He encouraged me every week of the course as he knew how difficult it was for me. Public speaking wasn't my thing and we had to give a speech every week. At the end of the course he congratulated me for finishing the course and getting my certificate.  Elaine Shuel
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Thanks for your comment, Bill. It's good that you've been inspired. Elaine Shuel
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Lulu, glad to see you back. There are some very inspiring people, that make quite an impression. Elaine Shuel
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My aunt Eileen was a big inspiration to me. She was a loving and caring daughter to her parents and a wonderful sister to my father and her other siblings who was always there for them when she was needed whether it was with nursing care or financial support. Needless to say she was a great help to me in my formative years and beyond. I wont be in here very often from now on Elaine, but I will pop in from time to time to say "Hi." Wishing you a very Happy Easter
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Ditto on Gavin's answer, plus my husband Mr. Richard. Everything that's good about my life, I owe to them.
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What a wonderful tribute to your uncle John. He gave you support and encouragement and you honored him back. Very nice comment. I loved it, IMCoach1949. Thanks for sharing. Elaine Shuel
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My aunt Eileen was a big inspiration to me. She was a loving and caring daughter to her parents and a wonderful sister to my father and her other siblings who was always there for them when she was needed whether it was with nursing care or financial support. Needless to say she was a great help to me in my formative years and beyond. I wont be in here very often from now on Elaine, but I will pop in from time to time to say "Hi." Wishing you a very Happy Easter She obviously was a nurturing aunt and a great inspiration. I appreciate you telling us how you feel. I'm sorry to hear you won't be around here as often. I do hope you'll consider joining the SFF group at FB. I'd like to chat with you. Have a Happy Easter!!! Elaine Shuel
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Ditto on Gavin's answer, plus my husband Mr. Richard. Everything that's good about my life, I owe to them. Elaine Shuel
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Thanks very much, Helen, for sharing your admiration about your mother. It's wonderful that she was such an inspiration. Elaine Shuel
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