Media can sure have a big, not necessarily always positive, influence on kids these days. That's who most of them tend to look up to.
Minimizing the media your children can be influenced by, and reading to them, taking the time to be with them, and really, thouroughly listen to them- and I mean
listen to them, they are more likely to be influenced by more positive role models, such as those with non-media careers, and also, you as the parent.
My heroes are the following, not in any particular order:
My son- he is my light that keeps me going
My husband- for loving me and being their for me- my best friend.
My mother- she is a full-charged, smart & wise woman who accepts and loves unconditionally. I thank her for that.
My father- because he always was a great friend and we did a lot together in my younger years- camping, hiking, fishing, and even taking a father/daughter road trip to Yellowstone when I was 18.
My stepdaughter- for her high interest in knowlegde and that she needs no effort to learn anything. She is a happy, content child who will grow up to be a wonderful, independent woman.
Lenedra Carroll- Jewel's mother- who is on a divine path of spirituality and who's book (Architecture of all Abundance) that helped opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and living.
Neale Donald Walsch, co-author of Conversations with God, who asked questions I always had, and was able to simply and beautifully answer them with the help of
his co-author.
The troops- even though some don't like the idea of being at war, they still fight proudly for the country they love. That would include my brother-in-law who was in Iraq last year.
The innocent who have lost their lives in terrorist attacks, war, and every day violence. God bless their Souls.
Everyone who is determined and courageous in making their dreams come true, following their hearts, being themselves, working hard for it, and don't take advantage of their success.