My Influential People (Sila)

The first person that has influenced my decision to seek a profession as license counselor has to be my father, Manoonsak. For me, he is a pastor, a dad, and a friend. His listening skill is widely known in the circle of my church community. As I was growing up, I have seen him ministering in the pulpit as well as counseling individuals, couples, and families. He has inspired me to help others to know more about themselves and God, and the way they should live their lives according to the scripture. I remember when I was a teenager; I would see many people come to my father and asking for help. I have seen him saved many marriages from divorce as well as brought back unity in many families.

The second person is my mother, Sirion. She is an encourager and a supporter of my decision to become a counselor. Although she is not as articulate as my father is, she has a very kind heart that always available to help others in any given opportunities. Her enthusiasm to help is inspiring me to become a helper. In the future as a counselor, I look forward to help as many people as I can just like what I have seen in my parent’s works. I believe that what I have seen in my parent’s life has enormously influenced my decision to become a counselor.

            The last but definitely not least is God, He is the one who has guided me through many situations and careers that have led me up to this point. I am standing where I am today because of Him. I am also confident that He will guide me through school and prepare a place for me to work in the future. Although it would be quite difficult for me to go back home and work as a marriage and family counselor, I am trusting in Him because, thus far, He has kept all of His promises, and I believe that he will do the same in the future.