20 Til I'm 20: #7. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
For this lovely little post I decided to keep it to famous/historical influences. I could list each and every member of my family as well as every friend I've ever had but then the list would be a lot longer than 10. This post might get a little religious and personal, so hang in there.
1. Martin Luther King Jr. - Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated with Martin Luther King junior. In my school classes when I learned about slavery and all the segregation, etc. it hit me really hard. I couldn't believe that people were really treated that way. When I learned about Martin Luther King Jr., I was so impressed with him and how he stood up for what was right. I wished that I could join in his marches and protests. I even read a large quantity of his speeches, including the famous "I have a dream" as a young child.
2. Albert Einstein - I have always thought that Albert Einstein was a genius (which he was, of course). That in and of itself is very influential but I think what most influenced me about him was all of his quotes and the things he said about education and genius and life. Very, very smart man.
3. Rosa Parks - This woman's influence is very similar to Martin Luther King. But I added her to the list because, not only did was she a leader in the segregation stuff, did so as a woman. And that to me is very very influential. A little feminism coming out.
4. Phil Collins - My music idol! This man is so talented musically and I look up to him SO much. Someday I hope that my musical abilities are somewhere near where his are. He is amazing.
5. Joseph Smith - For obvious church-related reasons this man is such an influence in my life. He founded the church that means the world to me. He was such a great leader both in general and in church.
6. Emma Smith - Emma is one of the strongest women in all history in my opinion. She made it through so many incredibly hard things in her life and I look up to her so much for all of that. She is such a strong woman.
7. Walt Disney - What child growing up watching Disney movies wasn't influenced by this man? He is incredible. He has touched the lives of so many people. Incredible.
8. Julie Andrews - I love Julie Andrews because not only is she an incredibly talented woman who brought us the wonders of The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins, she also made it through a really tough time. She had voice health problems but she still kept going and brought us more great movies and talent such as the Princess Diaries movies. She is a great example of perseverance through hard times.
9. Gordon B. Hinkley - For me, this one represents all church leaders, especially prophets. I put his name because he was the prophet that I grew up with. I remember being little and watching general conference and not hearing a word that was said except those by President Hinkley. He always related so much to the youth and he was such a great influence.
10. Jesus Christ - To me this is probably the biggest influence in my life. The Savior Jesus Christ. I can't even put into words how much of an influence He is in my life.
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