While there are many amazing women in my life, there is not one who I can truly say has made an indelible impact on me as a woman to strive to be.  But there are many women in my life who have made and continue to make an impact on me and shape pieces of my character.<br /><br />My mother has taught me that through heartbreak, depression and struggle it is possible to survive and come out a stronger, happier person on the other side.  That life is not always what we expected, and thought it make take a while, we can get where we want to be.  My nana, with all her toughness, has taught me it is never too late to make your own way and become your own person.  My granny taught me that the simple things are the sweetest; goulash, garage sales, homemade cookies and being with family.  My aunt has taught me to have courage in my choices and that being content with your life is one of the greatest happinesses.   My best friend, with an MBA, working towards an MD, traveling to Africa to help those less fortunate,  has shown me what it means to really serve others and to really work for what you want. My mother-in-law has taught me what it means to be wholly devoted to your family.   My yoga teacher has taught me that stillness and peace is the path to a life with less stress and more abounding joy.  My co-worker has taught me that it is possible to truly care about and be interested in people with no ulterior motives, with only kindness in your heart.  My girlfriends consistently remind me the world is not complete without friendships to strengthen our hearts and see us through.