We Asked: Who inspires you, and why?

Here is what you told us...

Although I lost my mom to lung cancer a few years ago, she still continues to inspire me. I inherited her good work ethic and her compassion to take care of those around her. I still run into people who talk highly of her and say how much I remind them of her. That is such a compliment.
Cynde Greer
Mobile, Alabama

The people who have, and continue, to inspire me are my parents, who live what they taught: “Always do the right thing,” and “You have to be accountable.”
Diana Childers
Houston, Texas

My family. They are always there for me. My husband always points out what I’ve been too frazzled to see, and my boys are so down-to-Earth and innocent that they always inspire me.
RayLynn Kernan
via e-mail

My clients are my best inspiration. They constantly inspire me to do my absolute best. And because they ask about other modalities, this inspires me to learn more and find out if other modalities will fit my clientele. 
Jack Ogden
Greenville, New Hampshire

The world of living beings inspires me to realize our quantum connection and how important is each action I perform.
Joe Cartwright
York, Pennsylvania

My inspiration comes from the people I care for. When I touch someone and the stress of their world melts away beneath my touch, that feeling inspires me to learn more and do more for everyone. People bear the burdens of their worlds in their muscle tissues, so the concept of rubbing that away thrills me unlike anything else ever has.
Michelle Hafle
via e-mail

What inspires me is to know that I am healthy, peaceful and loved. To not forget that I have been on the other side of the road and know that it is possible to see and feel the light at the end of the tunnel, both spiritually and mentally. To see the good in all human beings and contribute to create more peace and unity in all of us by just being positive and being myself.
Monica Polanco
New York, New York

My wife, Sara, inspires me—because no matter what the challenge, she handles it with dignity, patience and perseverance
Jack Val Spencer
Troy, Missouri

My mother, Linda, was a nurse for over 20 years on the oncology floor. Her genuine compassion was felt by her patients and co-workers. She is the reason that I went into the massage-therapy field, and she was great support during my education. I strive to have the same reputation in my life and career.
Danyelle Cryer
Las Vegas, Nevada