Who made YOU who YOU are today?

Question

Which one person in your life - be it present, or past, has helped define the person you are today?

Or do you believe it to be you and you alone?

Answer 1

Everyone-if something that happened to me didn't happen I wouldn't be the same :)

Answer 2

ME!

Answer 3

i don't think anyone makes anyone who they are. i think its the experiences you have been through and the choices you make.

Answer 4

Every one around me has made me who i am, my friends, my family, my enemies, my idols, and most importantly my self.

i am every one i have ever met, loved, and loathed. and i wouldn't have it any other way : )

Answer 5

God Almighty

Answer 6

This one by his choices and the consequences of the same has made himself into who he is.

This one made the choice to have had many teachers, sensei, sifu, masters who have assisted him in learning some of the lessons of this present life which this one needed to learn.

This one chose many friends who have also assisted this one.

All that exist has arisen in interdependence with all else that exist in a cause and effect relationship of choices and consequences.

Be well and be wise.

Answer 7

Very interesting question you have here.  

And my answer is the fact that I know I am the person I am, because of so many people I have met in my life.  It cannot be pin pointed to one person, and it definitely did not happen with just my help.

I think parents always play a role, however in my position, I don't feel like I relate enough, or am like them at all in my thinking and my approach to life.  But I still agree they probably shaped me in some way.  

Also, I have met people who are so emotional, and have a great communication, plus a handle on their words when in relation to others.  I know it also plays a part as to who opens up to others and why, because I don't think everyone influences and motivates everyone they meet.  This is where I see it as, fate, and meeting the right people on you journey.  

I have a wonderful friend, who has been nothing but honest with me in relation to my life and my views.  He has never judged me, and has been a constant support system, and I believe he played a role in me changing my life, seeking more self growth, and making more efforts to change other people's lives.  

I also believe a big part of who I am, is because I have a desire to learn and know more about who I am.  I am a woman, a person who loves life, loves to think, and meet people that either I, or both of us can help on this journey we are on.  I question myself, and like to know how I feel about issues that I face on a regular basis. When I can think of things and know where I stand, I have a better handle on how to approach people in my life.  

This is where I say, and like others to know that regardless of your past, and your physical blood relatives, there are people you will meet by chance or accident who have the potential to change your life if you are open enough to let them in, and recognize it.

Thanks for reading!

Answer 8

My parents. Not just for the way I look but I began to develop habits both good and bad that I never knew my parents had a while ago. Everyone else that I've ever known kind of had a hand in the rest.

Answer 9

Karma, baby, it's all karma, and a little help from my friends, my enemies, the world... ☼

Answer 10

To me the greatest person who ever lived,my mother.

Answer 11

tough question.

I cannot think of anyone like that in particular. So i would say I modeled myself.

Answer 12

Everyone you meet changes you in one way or another. but i think that the one person that made me me is my father that until last year was my best friend and was always on my side, whatever i did. then this year i found out that he is cheating on my mom and my entire perspective of him has changed, however it has still succeeded in changing me: now i don't look up to him as much as i do, but i'm stronger as a person, counting mostly on myself.  

Answer 13

Without meaning to sound arrogant, me.  My mother may have helped me when I was younger but it was my own experiences, that made me who I am today.

Answer 14

My mother had a big part in making me who I am today.

I am forever thankful to her.

Answer 15

life

Answer 16

Society shapes individuals by laws and normative behavior.  This is juxtaposed against the immediate powerful influences i.e. family structure.  These two are placed on the canvas of personal experience.  The painting observed is who the person is.  Yet the paint is permanent and therapy can only white-out certain strokes.

Answer 17

Me and Lexapro.

Answer 18

the person at the top of my family tree?!

Answer 19

There are a number of people in my

family who helped define me.  My

ancestral heritage, parents.  Learning

from mistakes can't be ignored.  Two

of my twelfth grade teachers' input

ignited my drive.

My passion, courage, and friends

pushed me forward.  God's word

kept me holding on.

Answer 20

- God made me know whats right and wronge

mum made me like sewing

sis made me like art

bro made me so active n like sports

dad made me humble and also stronge

little sis made me independent

Answer 21

Birth Parents Made me

Forever Family made me who i am today

Answer 22

hi

you've just post avery good question

    for me .the god is the first who put the first touchings in my life ..then my family especially my mum ..

   the rest of my life is made by me '(on my own )....if i'm good it's my effort if not this is all what i can do !!!!!!!

and u ?

Answer 23

My mother, if I can only have one choice but my ex-husband had quite an effect too.

Answer 24

I honestly believe that it is me and me alone that as helped define the person that I am today.  No person in my life has had such a big influence on me.  Obviously,  my mum has played some role but only to an extent.

Answer 25

I believe myself and all the experiences and events I've gone through. Because in the end I learned what's more important, and It's made me a stronger, wiser and better person :)

Answer 26

Probably my friends. I'd be a totally different person if I didn't have them. x

Answer 27

Only you alone can make you the way you are.

Only you know what you like and dislike.

You are filtering all the info and keeping the goodies. Things that appeal to you are stored inside of you and you are acting on it.  

Answer 28

God & me, I chose to stay away from drugs & violence. I chose to make the right decision in my life for my own good.  

Answer 29

my mother made me and then I slowly transformed myself. Now that I am aware of the people around me and see the things they do and listen to things they say, they change me, they always will.

But there will always come a time that I can make myself once more.

And that's only when i'm alone

Answer 30

my mother and my grandparents!!

Answer 31

Truly I think...Everybody I have been close to from a baby has helped me be who I am today, From my mum or nan who tended to me, and my abusive father, who taught me to BE VERY WARRY of certain folks., to my siblings who I watched and learned how too, and how not to behave. and What NOT to do if I wanted to have a better life from them. To my teachers who some I loved and listened to, other I didnt hear so well. The friends I had as I grew up, the things I learned off each person I met. I think I have learned from everyone and taken certain lessons through my life from people I have encountered long term or short term, to make me as I am today!

Hmmmm does it make sence to you, it does to me...