A Parent Who Influenced My Life — Descriptive Essay

We are blessed for having parents to look and care for us. They are an incarnation of God, for they bring us into the world, and also take care of us when we need them the most. They are the ultimate role models, for no other person influences us more than our parents. They are there in our sorrow, mitigating our grief and jubilant in our happiness, multiplying it manifold. We not only imbibe good virtues from them, but also learn to differentiate between good and evil. They leave an indelible impression on our mind, which consciously or unconsciously influence our life. Though I love both my parents, I am however more influenced by my mother.

She has a positive and overwhelming influence on me. So much so that my friends call me a mama’s boy. She is by nature very industrious and loving. Getting up early in the morning, she goes about the daily chores. After serving breakfast, packing my lunch box and sending me to school, she goes to office. In the evening she has ample time for me hearing my adventures through the day and then helping me with my homework. Her stellar qualities of head and heart have drawn me close to her. She is very large hearted and forgiving by nature and has often stood by me even when I was at fault. Nevertheless, she is strict and stern so that I do not repeat it again. This understanding makes me share all my worries and apprehensions with her. She encourages me to take decisions, at the same time giving me dispassionate advice and suggestions, which boosts my confidence.

She is an embodiment of love and compassion. Last summer when I was down with typhoid, she was by my bedside day and night caring for me, taking leave from office she regaled me with stories and episodes, so that I do not feel lonely and depressed. Her dedication to work has a great influence on my outlook to life. It has enabled me to appreciate emotions like love and compassion, which makes one a good human being.

Her willpower and perseverance makes me proud of her. Despite her busy work schedule, she persevered to complete her PhD after doing her post graduation quite some time back. She accomplished this feat in the face off many odds, like insufficient time and my illness. I have great respect for the redoubtable spirit, which makes her face great odds with a positive approach.

I do not have to look elsewhere, for inspiration. She is my mentor and guide. Her only advice to me is to be myself, with a clear objective in life. According to her nothing is impossible, provided one strives for it. She firmly believes in the words of H.W. Longfellow, “Life’s battle don’t always go to the stronger or the fastest man, But sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.”