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Today, we're sharing an archive episode from Iranian storyteller Goriz Lucina.

Her beautiful meditative talk traces the long history of the fight for justice in Iran. She tells the story of

the 19th century poet and mystic, Tahare, who planted the seeds for the woman, life, freedom

protests that began in 2022. Tahrir's legacy invites each of us to consider what is fueling our own

activism.

It was Tahre's deep love for humanity that propelled her forward.

Corrice's talk is a reminder to all of us about the value of acting with conviction, even if we don't live to see the results.

And therein lies our challenge. Can we stand up against oppression and injustice,

while deeply rooting our thoughts, our words, our actions in compassion and love? That talk is coming up right after a short break to hear from our sponsors.

And now our TED Talk of the Day.

It is not an unusual site in Iran.

A large conference attended only by men. After all, women are to be hidden from public view,

kept uneducated, silent, powerless.

It is within these strict confines that a young woman, eyes bright with possibility for a more just and equitable world,

bravely steps into this gathering of men, with her veil removed. Her face is uncovered, an act considered blasphemous.

Just the presence of this woman alone sends shockwaves through the crowd.

She declares that the time has come to break away from antiquated traditions

and step into a new era of human consciousness

in which every person is free to choose their own path.

Soon after, she is imprisoned,

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