Brilliant speech about the importance of women’s equality to our security, prosperity and peace, not just as a moral, humanitarian, or fairness issue, and I got something extra and unexpected out of Clinton’s remarks.
The subtext of the speech hit home for me when Hilary paid tribute to Elizabeth Edwards, who had just passed away. One had to think about some common experiences that the two women shared.
Hilary was talking about disadvantaged women around the world, but interwove what gives them reslience with talking about what gives her courage and strength.
I know how difficult it can be to restore your equilibrium and sense of self-worth after the kind of blow that Elizabeth and Hilary suffered. Hilary beautifully illustrates that in the fullness of a lifetime, nothing is better than serving and helping others to give a sense of purpose, provide resilience, and restore strength and self esteem. And this universal truth applies as well to Secretaries of State as to less fortunate women in the third world.
No matter who you are, nothing is better to get you out of your own troubles than focusing on helping others and being of service. Hilary, and Elizabeth in her time, are great examples of that.