Mikaela Shiffrin - Background and early years. 1  Born in Vail, Colorado in 1995, [1] Shiffrin is the second child of Eileen (nÃ©e Condron) and Jeff Shiffrin, both originally from the Northeast and former ski racers.
The Anchor-As A Symbol. One who has control over the mind is tranquil in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor..- Bhagavad Gita. The Anchor is a Symbol of both Hope and steadfastness.he Anchor-As A Symbol. One who has control over the mind is tranquil in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor..
Tattoos display an individual's membership to a particular group in society, writes sociologist Tony Lawrence. Practically, tattoos could help identify drowned sailors. Their meanings, however, depend on the era and even the specific ship. An anchor could mean crossing the equator, the soul of a dead sailor or symbolise hope â we may no longer take perilous journeys on high seas but still seek to anchor our self.