My Madonna Inspiration and other thoughts

I have always admired Madonna.

When I get on a treadmill, I watch her Confessions Tour and the hair on the back of my neck stands up because she is so freaking awesome. I have a handful of her best, most recent videos and watch them during my cardio.

On a few levels I can relate to Madonna. Here is a woman who has had to find her own way, make her own choices and mistakes and keeps forging onward. She explores characters, personae and when photographed lately, seems to be wearing things that almost appear as costume.

She has invested a lot in herself-her brand- but now seems to be investing in her health and in reaching her potential. She had children late in life and continues not to "settle" for anything that doesn't meet her standards.

I enjoy the idea of dressing up to be someone or something else (so Halloween and the World's Largest Disco are my favorite annual events!), I too feel like I've had to figure much out for myself, have yet to really want children and feel like I'm discovering a love for myself late in life.

Anyhow---Madonna truly inspires me on the treadmill because I am there, reaching higher, pushing onward in life towards the next great thing, learning about my strengths rather than focusing on the weaknesses and failings I know all too well.