Thoughts on International Women's Day

What is it about the world that makes us want to "misbehave" to spite it? We open our mouths in anger and boldly proclaim: The Truth; as per visual and tactile evidence; and the system shames us in response. As a part of society, when we change, we change society. Women changed society by first believing that they were above the mistreatment they endured by men as well as other women. Society now accepts women as people, in theory, because of the first women who dared speak against her mistreatment and the first men who agreed. Daring to speak and daring to listen within reason is the best contribution we can give to society.

That which I have mentioned is why I learn, why I teach and why I struggle and why I encourage, not just other women and girls, but every person in the world who loves and feels strongly about something. Speak up, but make sure you listen in return. It is an intricate, complicated and beautiful world that you are missing when you close your mouth, your ears, your eyes and/or your mind.