Whether or not Hilary Clinton becomes the presidential nominee, her campaign has changed me in deep and profound ways that I have never before experienced in American politics during my lifetime. Because of how I've seen Hilary Clinton persevere, I can't help but think of her whenever I am tempted to do the following:

1) Let other people tell me that I'm losing.
2) Believe that it's too late.
3) Trust the media (actually, didn't totally need her to figure that one out...).
4) Believe that changing my strategy is a sign of weakness.
5) Run away from a challenge.
6) Buy into the idea that ambition is unfeminine.
7) Give up...(wether it be on a marriage, goal, or dream).

I don't think most people understand the magnitude of Hilary's run for the democratic nomination. And I'm not referring to her desire to attain it. There's a reason why any single person can withstand the kind of onslaught she has endured over the years and, especially, the last nine months. And that's because said person, like Hilary, believes that what she's doing today - whether or not she "wins" - has a long lasting and important impact on other people.

I know she wants to win (and I want her to win), but that's really beside the point. The real triumph is that she's thriving on the battlefield of gender politics and whatever happens she's transforming the way Americans look at women in power. Whatever you feel about her, you have to admit this sister's got CAJONES!

Really, if it wasn't met with every force of resistance, it wouldn't be a revolution.

The fact that John McCain is even discussing health insurance is, in my book, another win for Hilary (who introduced it into the political sphere in 1992). Because what's really important is that we cease to rely on companies like Blue Shield (did I mention how they $#*& me?)!!

Inspiration for this blog was acquired from Robin Morgan's recent essay.

Just for today, I am inspired by Hilary Clinton.