Who influenced you????????????

[FONT=&quot]Who influenced you? We all have people who molded our behavior by their influence. Some with their kindness, wisdom, experience. Some on our list may be people who negatively influenced your life, which caused you to say, "I'll never be like that." In both cases influence is energizing. Everyone is affected by certain events or individuals that greatly change their life. Many people have influenced me during my life. (Here I am not talking about the great leaders)

[/FONT][FONT=&quot] My biggest influence, my dad, he taught me how success and hard work go hand in hand and how to save. My mom taught me how to cook at the age of 10. She forced me to become independent by the time I was 15. Learnt a lot from her.clap

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Then veda taught me to give 100% to relations even if they don’t reciprocate, saying that they are like that.,If we also learn to be like them, then there will not be any difference and also saying kutram parkaiyil sutram illam..(that is if you find faults, you will lose your near and dear). I learned that I wasn't just a wife and mother but a person who could stand up and be proud of who I was from him.:exactly:[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot][/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]My other influence my FIL who taught me to listen and learn the nuances of carnatic music. The positive part is learning to appreciate carnatic…the negative,. was to learn to appreciate all forms of music…(he condemns film music in the house..).:clap

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]My MIL taught me to look forward in life. She always used to encourage the kids next year june (that was when fil used to get some revision) we will be better off…we still continue the same trend..come next year we will be better off… the negative, don’t take your health for granted.:clap

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]My children are an inspiration more than influence, I should say. My son because of his voracious reading and quizzing keeps me reading and improving everyday. My daughter with her calm nature (ofcourse she hides a great temper inside) and drive to learn new things..:cool2:[/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]

During my childhood, there was this dad’s office colleague who was living near by. His wife had some problem…I don’t remember that..but she used to have a box (the stainless steel school box of good old days) under lock and key and carry it everywhere, the key used to be attached to her mangalsutra, so too safe. One day she opened the box…it was filled with eatables, chaklis, murrukku,toffees, candies,.. the kids zoomed in with their outstretched palm..for a piece…but she used to never give them a piece…would hit the kids if they persisted…later came to know she could not control eating…I learnt a great lesson that I should not be like her.. she could have given a small piece, the kids would have been happy. I cannot eat without sharing,even if it is a very small toffee.mg:[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=&quot]At school, there was this sister who taught me to be kind, honest, and be strong saying that if I learn and follow this I will be respected.:2thumbsup:[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot][/FONT] [FONT=&quot] There was this couple near my working women’s hostel. Everyday, the wife would come out and check if the husband is watching any of the ladies in the hostel, she was always suspicious(poor guy used to not even lift his head..). I learnt not to be suspicious from her.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=&quot]The list goes on… I also have to mention that everything and everyone I have ever come in contact with has left their imprint on me however small..:thankyou2:[/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]


How about you..???
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hi rajmi,

Thanks yaar. Self analysis is best analysis and I am the worst self critic. Yesterday, my kids were discussing about the great leaders and how they grew up, what they did...it was like a flash...there are lot of people who may not be great leaders but do leave an impact on us....

the list is endless....did not know where to stop....do take your time and come back...waiting to see others perspectives................

 

Hi sunkan,

thanks for stepping ....looks like they have made you a great person and a great chef....true...as we walk down the trail...there are so many...many...

 

Hi janani,

retrospection is a must every now and then...it adds more value to our life..as we know where we have gone wrong...my opinion....

You know, kids teach us a lot.....bless both your kids....

So there lies a hidden short temper???.....should be careful next time...(thought touchwood there was not indication of a short temper in you...)

 

Hi kanaka,

Thank you for stepping in....i like what your dad taught you..very much...