Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. Live each day as it were your last. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change
Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want. Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.
I'm free to be what I want. Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.
The Inevitability of Adolescent Behavior
Female Virginity: The purity ring is the spiritual equivalent of a "Keep Off the Grass" sign in a public park. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Virginity in religious contexts
Female Virginity: There's a special kind of irony in a purity ring sitting next to a Pandora bracelet named "Chloe's 16th Birthday Extravaganza.. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
family honor
Female Virginity: The "sin storage" is a bottomless pit. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
rural enforcement
Female Virginity: The "geography of chastity" is just a fancy term for "how far you have to go to get away from your nosy neighbors.. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Religion and Virginity
Female Virginity: Calling it a "precious jewel" just makes people wonder what the pawn value is. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
urban vs rural compliance
Female Virginity: The modern relationship with God is less about fear and more about hoping He's got better things to do. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Chastity in Religion
Female Virginity: The "divine deadline" is the one we're all racing against, and losing. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - cultural values
Female Virginity: The "final exam" for life is one you can't study for and are never sure you've finished. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Chastity Statistician Dr. Agatha Puritan
Female Virginity: The modern relationship with God is less about fear and more about hoping He's got better things to do. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Your Purity Ring is Calling from the Mall
Female Virginity: The "PurityRingChallenge" trending alongside "BrewstewFakeID" is the internet's way of laughing at the cosmos. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG