The Person Who Inspires Me Essay

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    Mrs. Pontellier’s soul is shaken, causing a seismic shift in her, but she is not the only one affected as all of the partygoers were moved by Mademoiselle Reisz’s performance. This alludes to Kate Chopin’s desire to inspire her audience in the same manner as she purposely chooses a piece of music by the renowned composer Frederic Chopin. She suggests that art is an important aspect of an awakening as it has the ability to touch the soul. In the next scene Mrs. Pontellier

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    her deepest emotions aroused causing a seismic shift in her soul. Kate Chopin notes that all of the partygoers were moved by Mademoiselle Reisz’s performance of renowned composer Frederic Chopin’s music. This alludes to Kate Chopin’s desire to inspire her audience, through her novel, in the same manner as Mrs. Reisz and the importance of art as it can penetrate the soul. In the next scene Mrs. Pontellier suddenly learns to swim and Chopin describes, “A feeling of exultation overtook her, as if

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    How Golf Changed My Life

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    When my parents first took me to the pool, I played in the water like any other kid would with my floaties and pool noodles. I knew my parents were big on sports, but was always unsure on which they would settle me in. For awhile, I was set on golf since my dad started taking me out to golf courses and arranging golf lessons with one of his colleagues; golf was what interested him. Little did I know, my parents had different plans for me. They changed their minds and I was introduced to a swim coach

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    As a student, people always tend to ask me what I am going to school for, and when my answer is education their immediate reaction is, “Are you sure you want to do that?” After reassuring them that it’s definitely what I want to do they continue to ask me what grade I would like to teach. When I tell them middle grades they really start questioning my decision, but my question to them is why not? I love the students’ personalities at this age and I love how vulnerable but at the same time independent

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    become of America, since I have a hand in this ongoing conflict. In regards to solving these issues, it all begins with me. Perhaps a single person cannot change the entirety of a nation alone, but he or she may lead to an inspiration and motivation for others. As a result, I must bear my own responsibility, and hope that I can be a model to others. I hope that I am able to inspire others to take part in the monumentally important tasks which will affect not only myself but also the world during our

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    My idea of leadership is being able to inspire others, motivate, set a vision, communicate, respect others, and of course, lead by example. A leader must have an honest understanding of who they are, what they know, and what they are capable of. To be a successful leader, you have to be able to convince your followers, not just yourself or your superiors, that you are worthy of being followed. In my opinion, this can build confidence in their followers to have faith in you, in order to be able to

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    "Of all the comics I used to read, nobody looked like me or anybody in my family or my neighborhood. It wasn’t until I was a teenager that I realized that was a harsh thing to live with." (Ivan Velez)." I have also never seen a graphic novel character that looked like anyone in the real world or acted like

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    American teenager. I am the daughter of two very religious Iraqi immigrants who left their homeland behind because they are Christians. This has shaped how I am because it shows me how blessed I truly am to be born and raised in a country where I do not have to be worried about being an Assyrian Christian. My family and my Assyrian community have taught me and raised me to be the person I am today, they have been the ones who shaped me into a grown woman that will one day be one of best physicians in the

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    For this project, I had decided to interview a person that inspires me through the work that he has done for our Seattle Youth Group Ministry – Matthew. This interview had really allowed me to get to know him on a more personal level and help reassured me on my own vocation in life. From a young boy who lived in darkness to a man who now led a life dedicated to spreading God’s light is what makes me felt connected to sit down and do this interview with him. Matthew’s contributions as a youth group

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    stay financially stable, inspire people around the world, and create an amazing family. Actually, I can point that as my purpose because it basically relates to everything I want for my future. I want to raise wonderful and responsible children and be able to not only provide them love and basic needs, but also please them with what they want occasionally and of course, make sure that they will never be in need of anything. My personal goal is to become a better person in general. In order to do

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