Whatever happened to North, South, East, and West?
I have two “moral compasses” thus far and would not be where I am today without both.
My primary “moral compass” is my family. Both of my parents introduced me to God at an extremely young age. With a Catholic upbringing, my family taught me faith, prayer, and love. While both of my parents instilled a strong faith for God in me, both have also influenced my moral choices in different ways.
My mom, Greta, has and always will be my best friend. Our mother-daughter relationship is so rare and special; I could not imagine learning life’s many lessons without her. I’m not quite sure where our unbreakable bond stems from, but I’m so thankful to have her by my side. My mother gives great advice and always reminds me to have empathy for others. Moral qualities of my mother include being kind-hearted, concerned for the wellness of others, and optimism. I would like to think that I was born with all of the great attributes of my mother, but am humbled by the fact that she passed her moral life messages onto me.
My dad, Todd, has always been the hardest worker I have ever met. Striving to always give the family what we need, my dad never fails to provide. Encouraged by his impeccable work ethic, I have tried to improve my attitude towards hard work. I always finish what I start and consciously make decisions to develop a good future for myself. From him, I learn that hard work always pays off.
My brother, Todd Jr., constantly reminds me of the joys in life. Though he never literally sits down and gives me advice, I think of him whenever life seems stressful. Only 22, Todd Jr. works full time at a car dealership. Although college life was not for him, he still finds a way to make life seem light and fun over a full workload. From my brother, I learn that things are never as bad as they seem.
God is my most trusted “moral compass”. I would know nothing of His great works without the help of my parents. From Him, I learn to love all, friends and enemies. From Him, I learn to never give up and to always keep faith. Pain, suffering, and evil always exist, but God teaches me to pray through life’s struggling times. My path in life begins and ends with God as my “moral compass”. I thank him for my parents to help me along the way.
