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The true strength of society becomes apparent only when women are allowed to freely express themselves

Aspasia, a member of the ancient world's silent intellect, imparted timeless wisdom through her words.   Born in Miletus, she resonated with the intellectual world of Athens with her wisdom and intelligence.   This extraordinary woman of ancient times shed light on the dark social fabric of the period, emphasizing that females should be able to make their voices heard.   Challenging tradition, Aspasia argued that women's education was not only a right but also an indispensable necessity for the progress of society.   To her, knowledge was a light that enlightened people; this light was a right for women as well as men.   According to her, a woman who does not have a formal education is naive about her capabilities and the world at large.   The search for wisdom from women was an integral part of society's struggle for enlightenment.   In Athens, Aspasia was more than simply a friend or wife; she was a mentor and an in...

What it takes to be free.

 Learning to let go of things, to hope, to strive, is much more difficult than to hold on to them. It is human nature to view ourselves in terms of what belongs to us, and thus we become attached to old objects and situations, broken relationships, and even meaningless goals. We accumulate frustration, dwell on past mistakes, and attach sentimental value to worthless things. These burdens can hinder our ability to explore, create, and discover ourselves. Why is it so hard to let go of them? Sometimes this is because material things carry sentimental value. We may be guided by past experiences or future expectations. Items with sentimental value from the past include a souvenir from your vacation, a bracelet you wore on your first date, or a mug your grandmother gave you. Items with sentimental value for the future could be a box of art supplies (hoping to learn to paint one day), a collection of architecture books (which you will definitely start studying someday), or dumbbells (yo...