I have to talk about this special moment at last night’s town hall because, it left an indelible impression on me and it strengthened why I support Hillary.
When the Rabbi asked Hillary his thoughtful question about how she balances ego and humility, her very personal answer floored me. I believe her answer revealed a very thoughtful and complicated human being. It was real and forthcoming.
Hillary talked about the real struggle she faces balancing the two and where she finds her strength to keep her grounded and focused. Her answer revealed a very real and imperfect human being. There is not one among us or any politician that is perfect. Her answer was absolutely riveting and powerful.
I know for me and many other Hillary supporters here, the constant barrage here that practically dehumanizes her can wear thin. When you see something like that here in the future, just watch this video and the enjoy the complicated splendor of a human being who is not perfect, but one who has the strength to self-analyze.
This is real. This is strength.
Watch the video.
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"I read that parable and there was a line in it that became just a lifeline for me. It basically is, 'Practice the discipline of gratitude.' Be grateful for your limitations, know that you have to reach out to have more people be with you to support you advise you. Listen to your critics, answer the questions, but at the end, be grateful."
Clinton said it's a challenge to ensure that the process of running for president doesn't overwhelm her ego.
"I've had to deal and struggle with a lot of these issues about ambition and humility about service and self gratification, all of the human questions that all of us deal with. But when you put yourself out into the public arena, I think it is incumbent upon you to be as self conscious as possible," Clinton said.
"This is hard for me. I never thought that I'd be on a standing on a stage here asking people to vote for me for president," she added.
"I am constantly trying to balance how do I assume the mantle of a position as essentially august as president of the United States, and not lose track of who I am, what I believe in, and what I can do to serve," Clinton said." I have that dialogue once a day in some setting, and I don't know that there's ever any absolute answer."