Influences

Human beings are constantly being influenced. We are influenced by people, by the media, by our own experiences, and by word of others. Each day we are influenced by countless of sources. It is impossible to live a life without influence. However, in this post I want to specifically address the most notable people and experiences that have influenced my life. To start with, my mother. She was a major influence early in my life and has taught me a lot. She taught me to be myself and think outside the box, which contributes to a lot of my character. Other influences are my brothers, because they make me want to be the best I can possibly be, and they also make me want to be a great influence to them. My friends are also influential in ways, because they are all unique and kind souls that encourage me to not only be myself but to actively do good in the world. A more recent influence would be my boyfriend, whom I love very much. He has been a huge influence in my life by teaching me new things and opening my eyes up to different aspects of the world. From him I have learned to be more loving, open-minded, and outgoing. Less influential but still important were my teachers, coaches, classmates, and distant family members. There are also people who have influenced me that I have never met. To list a few: Barack Obama, Jess Portsmouth, Iskra Lawrence, Tyler Joseph and Joshua Dunn. I could never list everyone who has ever influenced me but I have shared above some of my favorites. Though there are many negative influences too, I don't think those deserve to be talked about, at least not in this post.