Motivational Interviewing to Inspiration ey?

I was recently at a 2 day training for Motivational Interviewing. An activity was for us to pick people who inspire us and the reasons why. I have heard about this whole concept before.. but it sounded cheesy and I never actually took the time to think about it. I stared at the blank sheet and had no idea what to write. I had certain people coming to mind but it felt far too personal for a work thing. THEN I was surprised to find that I am totally one of those cliche people that is inspired by... the one and only 'mom'. Everyone but 2 in the course shared their inspirational person stories. It was an invigorating moment. Very emotional. I was too choked up to share mine. So it has been a couple of weeks but I have decided to really do some thinking about this. I journaled about it tonight... but will share the short/ less personal version here. And this is what I came up with. Inspirational People, to name a few MOM; To work hard, love relentlessly and to fight for those I care about DAD; To stand up for myself, dream big, to love interacting with people from all walks of life BRO; To not give a shit about what other people think of you SIS; To fight back even if it is obv I will lose the battle (stick up for self. And to be brave enough to be who you are, different GRAMMY G; To be content with life as it is CHELSEA F; That I am able to strive academically. And school will get me where I wanna go NATASHA; When it seems like the world is against me, I still have mom MITCH; To release creatively, is a beautiful thing CHELSEA L; To be who you are even when criticized by others, do what you love NICOLE C; To continually strive to being a better person. To offer others endless support and excitement for the day to day RICKII; Who is so strong and independent. Won't let others run over her. And to LAUGH DR. S.B.; Who is a professional female who is passionate about F. therapy and inspired my interest in the field THOSE I WORK WITH; Who face their lives as an adventure, full of wonder. Willingness to change DANIAL; -Importance of stability, true commitment to a partner, unlimited support and caring, was always trying to take care of me, looked out for me, always on my side even when I was wrong JEFF; -To fight a war alone with a stick being the only weapon offered. Even when met with continual agony, keeps fighting. Even when in continued pits of turmoil, has capacity to open his heat to love. So caring and passionate. True vulnerability= true beauty. To cause me to honestly critically reflect upon myself. And a whole lot more that I will not share on here :) Soo cheesy, but I so don't care. I am cheesy and totally sobbed for a long while when writing this list. I am so blessed to have crossed paths with these people and many more. You have been so instrumental in my life. xo ~J